Just picked this bow up a few days back. It's a Jerry Hill longbow 69"NTN 55@28. Don't know anything about these bows but just couldn't pass it up after shooting it. Anyone have any experience with these bows? I don't even know what woods are used. It looks to me to be some sort of color impregnated wood like maybe maple.
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I had one in brand new condition some years ago. Mine was a very pretty bow and well built.
I bought it when I was trying to decide if I really wanted to drop down in bow weight (I did) and the Jerry Hill bow was 50# and would let me know about shooting a lower weight.
The bow shot well but it did have a pretty pronounced "hand bump" when shooting and several folks reported the same thing. I shot it for a good while and then sold it and ordered another bow just like I wanted it.
Have fun with your ne bow!
Vaughn, Looks like good ole actionwood good stuff.
I shot one a few years back a fella had in hunt camp.It hit where I was looking from the beginning and was smooth. I was shooting 650 grain arrows so I did`nt notice any handshock.Enjoy your new bow.RC
Vaughn, I'll be signing you up for that 12 step bow addict group soon. :readit: Can't wait to get over there and tune some arrows to our new bows. :goldtooth: Of course I'll have to shoot that Jerry Hill a few times.
I had one that shot like a truck spring. Not a bad bow but you really needed to know how to hold it in order to tame it. I did manage to shoot 3 deer with it before I sold it though.
Great lookin bow you have there :wavey:
Just what I need another 12 step program! Don't worry brother you know you're welcome to shoot any bow I got.
Bbassi, I know what you mean. I've found that a good solid suitcase grip makes all the difference. Shooting 660gr out of it doesn't hurt either.
Nice looking bow Vaughn!