HH bug got me ... Part One!

jsweka · August 23, 2013, 08:25:00 PM

I don't know Mudd...Next thing you know, you'll be shooting with a bow quiver on too.

Mudd · August 23, 2013, 08:48:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by jsweka:
I don't know Mudd...Next thing you know, you'll be shooting with a bow quiver on too.

I think I'm safe on that one....why?...because I don't own one and being the second most "Frugal Archer" (I learned from one of the best, Mr. Jeff Struberg)

I don't see me spending good potential bow money to purchase one...lol

God bless,Mudd

Prometheus · August 23, 2013, 09:17:00 PM

Wow, I definitely gotta hear about this Northstar bow! My Morningstar is amazing! I actually wasn't sure whether to go reverse handle or SF, as I've been intrigued by both. I've done some research and spoken to a bowyer or two regarding the possibility of building a reverse handle SF and the general thought was it wouldn't work - you'd be giving up too much. If JD's got some faith in it, though, I'm thinking it just might work and work well!

Keep us posted!

Brianlocal3 · August 23, 2013, 09:54:00 PM

Prometheus,
James and Mudd both said its a very stable high performing platform!!
I will see in a little while when I get mine!

Prometheus · August 24, 2013, 12:41:00 AM

Glad to hear it!

Might just have to send another order JD's way, provided I can keep it under my wife's radar....

Thanks!

Butch Speer · August 24, 2013, 12:48:00 AM

Brian,
I do what I can!

QuoteOriginally posted by Brianlocal3:
Wow Butch, such a great gesture to offer. I mean to think that someone would offer to help keep my bows worked out and feeling love as they sit un attended and lonely.

In going home this weekend FINALLY so ill be able to shoot a couple arrows.

Green · August 24, 2013, 07:46:00 AM

Me and Second Chance got the pleasure of spending 3 full days up in the High Plains region trying to nail down some free range hogs. Combine Big Country with lots of rain, and those hogs are hard to find. Lots of "they've been here", but no "here they are". There was a bit of blood shed on the last morning though.....but only in self defense.

Mudd · August 24, 2013, 08:35:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by Butch Speer:
[QB] Brian,
I do what I can!

Yard gnomes are some of the most helpful folks you'll ever hope to find Brian....lol

God bless,Mudd

Butch Speer · August 24, 2013, 10:44:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by Mudd:

QuoteOriginally posted by Butch Speer:
[QB] Brian,
I do what I can!

Yard gnomes are some of the most helpful folks you'll ever hope to find Brian....lol

God bless,Mudd [/b]
Mudd,
I appreciate your confidence in us!

Tinbow,
Where are you located?

Charlie Lamb · August 24, 2013, 10:54:00 AM

Green... I see you got him with one well placed shot.

Green · August 24, 2013, 11:33:00 AM

It's always the last arrow I shoot that does the trick Charlie. :D

Actually there were two of us shooting at him while trying to keep a 2 y/o GSP from getting too close. Nothing like having your hands full when trying to dispatch an annoyance like that.

Wannabe1 · August 24, 2013, 11:34:00 AM

Rob, looks like you penned him in first, then when for the kill shot!

Sorry, you didn't get to connect on some bacon.

Tinbow · August 24, 2013, 12:01:00 PM

Butch I'm in Festus /R-7 area in Jeff. Co.

Tinbow · August 24, 2013, 12:21:00 PM

Butch I'm in Festus /R-7 area in Jeff. Co.

Tinbow · August 24, 2013, 12:26:00 PM

Butch I'm in Festus /R-7 area in Jeff. Co.

dougedwards · August 24, 2013, 04:39:00 PM

I keep getting some nock bounce (sounds like a little click) shooting 29" 35-55 GT Trads with 145 gr tips out of my 66" 50@28 Owl. Even though I have been moving my nock point all the way up to 9/16" high.

Is it possible that I should continue to go up with the nock point even though bare shafts are diving down? Don't know if Hill bows shoot unusually high nock points.

Doug

Pokerdaddy · August 24, 2013, 04:56:00 PM

Doug, I also shoot 29" 3555's. For 50# longbows cut as far from center as Hill styles are, I find I need 225-275 grains up front. With 145grains I think you are stiff and you are getting shelf slap.

WESTBROOK · August 24, 2013, 04:59:00 PM

1/2" should be plenty high if your shooting split finger.

You also may want to try about 200g point on your arrows. Takes a good bit of weight to bend them carbons around that riser. That's if your drawing all 28", if your drawing less you may want more weight than 200.

Eric

dougedwards · August 24, 2013, 05:20:00 PM

Only drawing 27" on this Hill bow for some reason. I was drawing a full 28" on a Kohannah Kurve. I also am shooting 3 under.

So it is probably the arrow hitting the riser that I am hearing because the arrow is too stiff right?

I will certainly try more weight up front before I move the nocking point any higher.

Thanks for the help!

Doug

Brianlocal3 · August 24, 2013, 06:27:00 PM

AHHHH finally got to shoot some.

The choices were hard though, but I settled on my JD berry Misty Dawn for today's short round. It's amazing how well you can still shoot even after a 3 week hiatus. Man it was fun

The Misty Dawn is James stringfollow bow and it is a sweet shooter. This one is actually my 3D small game bow.