HH bug got me ... Part One!

Brianlocal3 · August 24, 2013, 06:30:00 PM

And doug.
From my 50 @26" (at my 26" draw) I'm shooting 28 1/4". Beman ICS 500s. (3555) with 175 up front and standard insert and they bareshaft and broadhead tune perfect, it seems to vary alot from person to person

akbowbender · August 24, 2013, 06:37:00 PM

My Misty Dawn has been my main bow for the past few weeks as it is the bow I settled on for moose hunting.

I'm giving the NM Classic a workout today, and working on my form. My release has been awful!

I have a Dave Johnson in the mail, so now I'll be splitting my time between three Hill style bows!

BHall · August 24, 2013, 07:57:00 PM

A few months back Brianlocal3 turned me on to JD Berry bows and I'm really glad he did. At this point I've had a bunch of bows and my new Morning Star is the most fun I've had so far. James made the straight grip a tad deeper for my hand and it is amazingly comfortable. I'm shooting this forward riser more accurately than any bow I've owned. Mine is nothing fancy but it fits me perfectly. The fit and finish is superb. Specs: 68" 55#@31", Brazilian walnut handle with brown glass. The bow draws to my 31 with ease. I got a winner! My thanks to James for being an awesome guy to work with.

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Brianlocal3 · August 24, 2013, 09:06:00 PM

Bryan,
That MS is absolutely stunning!!!!!!! Wow what a great combination of woods, glass and grip wrap.

But please don't tell anyone I turned you on. HA

Green · August 24, 2013, 09:11:00 PM

Bryan you do come up with some awesome bows. A Morningstar is on my wish list for sure. By the way, was up your way trying to locate some pigs on a ranch at Dickens this week.

BHall · August 24, 2013, 09:28:00 PM

Rob you were close by. There's more pigs than people in Dickens! Stop by anytime you are around here and give this Morning Star a test run.

Green · August 24, 2013, 09:47:00 PM

I actually saw more people. Hunted hard for 3 days...saw lots of where they'd been, none of "here they are". With all the rain there were a lot of playa lakes that were running in the 10's of acres so hunting tanks was out. Did a lot of still hunting, etc., the only thing that died was a buzztail. Beautiful country.....always enjoy the panhandle.

By the way "If you have a round bale in your garage......you might be a redneck".

BHall · August 24, 2013, 10:03:00 PM

Dang right bout that round bale. I knocked my one tooth out rolling it in there. The good news is I will just pull the cars out and let the goats in when I'm done with it. They don't mind an occasional field tip...

Butch Speer · August 24, 2013, 10:47:00 PM

Tin,
I used to live in Festus. Worked at St. Joe for twenty five years. We need to get together sometime.

Brianlocal3 · August 25, 2013, 03:05:00 PM

I got to do some more shooting today. Really hot and muggy but good times nonetheless.
Today I brought out my JDBerry vixen. I just love how this bow shoots and it being my first built for me custom it holds a special place in my heart. When I hold and shoot this bow it just screams classic longbow.

My four year old got in the action with his 7 Lakes nite light 2

And the two bows together

nineworlds9 · August 25, 2013, 04:25:00 PM

I'm cheating on my Shrew Hill with a Toelke Super D and I feel bad about it. I need an intervention I think.. Help.

Bob B. · August 25, 2013, 04:46:00 PM

Brian,

You gotta get one of them Kentucky deer with a Berry and post some hero pics!

Great shot of shooting with your boy by the way ... good on ya brother!

Bob.

Tinbow · August 25, 2013, 05:02:00 PM

You guys are killing me with all the JD berry bow pics making it hard to wait on mine to get built lol.

Butch I think I still have your # from when you sold me that HH Halfbreed a few months back .

MikeNova · August 25, 2013, 05:37:00 PM

Brian when are you getting your Northstar?

Brianlocal3 · August 25, 2013, 06:45:00 PM

Very soon. James is selecting the yew and myrtle for it now

Rossco7002 · August 25, 2013, 07:32:00 PM

I'd like to hear some comparisons between that Toelke Super D and other Hill style bows if possible nineworlds9.

Brianlocal3 · August 26, 2013, 05:21:00 PM

Bob,,
When I get the family moved and if I ever get this new job under control I whole heartily plan on getting a hero shot!!!!!

TxAg · August 26, 2013, 08:03:00 PM

I love coming back to read these pages after a day or two away

akbowbender · August 26, 2013, 08:36:00 PM

My new-to-me Dave Johnson came today:

Bowboy_ar (Jason Luper) mailed it Friday. Not too bad for a shipment to Alaska!

The bow is named "Whitetail Magic", and is 66" 51#@28", though it's specs have the weight as 43#@27". I haven't scaled it myself, but it feels the same as my Misty Dawn, which is 66" 51#@28".

The grip is 2" deep, which is an 1/8" deeper than my NM Classic and Misty Dawn. You wouldn't think an 1/8" would make much of a difference, but does fill my hand perfectly.

I've only shot a few arrows so far, but I think it's a keeper!

Brianlocal3 · August 26, 2013, 08:59:00 PM

Chuck,
That is a stunning bow!!!! Good on ya bud.
Great shooting too