Talked to James yesterday, for about2hours what a nice guy on the list for a North Star he advised me on what to get and what to stay away from it will be a truly custom bow 66inch bamboo cores. Tiger maple on the belly and hard to get burl and tiger on the back dark myrtle riser wow, Thanks mudd and Brian. For the posts . It made my mind up.
You did the hard work....lol You had to choose!!
I know that you will not be disappointed.
The only real trouble that you could possibly run into is a diminishing bank account from wanting another one of his bows of a different design....lol
I suggest if that happens, just go with it because it'll be worth it!!
God bless,Mudd
Just curious what's the wait time for one of those beauties?
Nice order!
QuoteOriginally posted by Paul_R:
Just curious what's the wait time for one of those beauties?
For me it was around 3 months, but since Mudd has found his kindred spirit in a bow I think that may have changed. Much to James liking no doubt.
:thumbsup:
They are special and James is so willing to walk you through the process.
~CB
Dan as Mudd stated you actuall had to do the choosing, I'm glad my enjoyment of James bows helped you decide.
You will be very happy with the bow, I can promise you that. But you are in for a diminishing account because you can't stop at just one berry
Congratulations on making the order. You will like the bow. Now, the proverbial clock slows down to a crawl. Tick..............tock..............tick..............tock
See, I told you so. :bigsmyl:
The important thing for everyone to remember that is going to be on James list, that you will be after me. I am a very patient man, I am a very patient man I am a very etc. I a...etc. Man this is going to be a long long winter.
Pavan,
I will make sure to post plenty of pics of my Berrys just to help you with the wait....... MUAHHH
i have been on the fence about which to order myself. i think im going to go for the N star. i hear nothing but great things about it.
ihave ordered alot of jd.berry bows over the years. i always look forward to ordering the bow and talking it over with Mr.Berry. thats half the fun. i look forward to ordering my next. if nothing else to speak and plan a bow with someone as knowledgeable as Mr.Berry.
I don't see a Northern Star on the website. How is it different from the Misty Dawn?
Paul,
The Northstar is a reverse handle like the Morningstar, but te limbs are stringfollow instead of reflexed
Brian have you shot both? Do you notice much difference?
I own both. A true head to head is impossible for the pure fact that my Morningstar is 68" like my other straightlimbed bows (which happen to be two JD Berry vixens and a Misty Dawn) while my Northstar is 62" and heavier but....,,
As far as smoothness goes they are both extremely smooth, the Morningstar seems a touch faster. With the Northstar being stringfollow the finish is softer, but I actually prefer the feeloif a reflex bow or maybe the snappiness.
Thanks Brian. I have a Morning Star but it's right handed and I shoot best left handed. I figure the only way I'll get a lefty is to have JD make me one and based on your input I'll be going with Morning Star. Compared to my Big River Hill, my Morning Star has no shock or even snap whatsoever (and I like my Big River a lot too).
I'm glad you could make out what I was trying to put into words.
Bottom line they are both great, I just tend to prefer backset as opposed to stringfollow .
I also prefer my vixen over my misty dawn for the same reasons
I'm glad you could make out what I was trying to put into words.
Bottom line they are both great, I just tend to prefer backset as opposed to stringfollow .
I also prefer my vixen over my misty dawn for the same reasons
There's a reason that my JD Berry "Northstar" is named the "Amazon Queen" and my JD Berry "Vixen" is the "Amazon Lady".
It's purely personal preference.
In truth, both are awesome bows and you could not go wrong with either.
I think Brian has done a good job describing the differences in "feel".
I have been struggling with myself... Dang it!!
I want to complete my straight limbed collect of Mr Berry's bows.
I think a 68" 48@28 "Morning star" will have to be in my future.
I have so many things I have to pay for..like fixing my car. I dinged it up good being a "smart alec" and telling Butch I could show him I was smarter than him because I was going to back my vehicle to the cabin door so unloading would be easier..HA!
A stump grew up on the offside of my HHR while sitting in the original spot I parked upon arrival.
God bless,Mudd
Is this the Amazon Queen you speak of?
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I was thinking of naming my Morningstar Little Dutch 2. The first Little Dutch was 96 pounds. Venus is quite often referred to as the morningstar. Astronmers don't get to excited about it, but it is nice when one is heading out before dawn looking for that secret turkey roost. Oh man, there I go again, I wish it was spring already.
Only in my dreams Pavan....lol
In Lenny Berstien's opera Candide there are two lines that always pop into my head. One is "what are dreams, but fancies". the other is "I must admit, I am very fond of the potato." Been on the LW lately? What a bunch of dramatic opera queens, or what? One can not speak of such things as delicately crafted JD Berry Morningstar longbows in reasonable draw weights. I think a heavy bow buffoon that used to be on here has roosted over there. He threatened to shoot me, with his mighty 120 pound bow. I have been shot at before, before by the same keyboard warrior, it doesn't hurt all that much, they always miss. But now that Amazon Queen of yours would scare me a bit, especially the one in your dreams. That's right I am a sissy, I am terrified of crazy ladies. Just like I was scared when I told my wife I sold my Legend to Jacques. But I really wanted a lefty Morningstar and thanks to a reckless trucker and his rocks, I needed to balance out the funds.
I have a Vixen on order. The more I look at those reverse handle models the more they grow on me so I may order one of those after I get some shooting time with the Vixen.. James has been great to work with.
I originally wanted the morning star but I ended up with the Vixen which I think is the best hill style I ever owned. I'm back to wanting that morning star again,, I think an order right after the new year is going to take place.
How about some pics. Of the North Star or Morningstar so I can look at them Any with tiger maple veneers its going to be a painfull wait
I'm thinking after the holidays about pulling the trigger on a Vixen. The reverse handle bow is intriguing....just not sure I can get over the "strung backwards" look
Gentleman,
I just received my North Star from James yesterday. WOW!
I haven't shot it yet as our temperatures in Colorado are hovering at single digits during the day, but pictures and a review to follow.
Moots
The reason that I am going back to the reverse, the first longbow I bought was a reverse Schulz built Hill Tembo about 85 at my draw way back when, is that I bought a Kramer built Hill Razorback for a kid. It was in like new condition and it shot absolutely amazing. I had a hard time giving it to him. Now I would bet my favorite canoe paddle that James is going to out do that bow with my future Morning Star.
Hey. Moots. James told me to watch for your post. As he just shipped your bow out. Good luck with it.
Congrats Moots, James told me that he had finished your bow and was starting on my Vixen. Really need to see some pics of your bow. It was 4deg here this morning but if it gets up to 12 I'll get in a few shots with my morning Star.
QuoteOriginally posted by Jim Picarelli:
I'm thinking after the holidays about pulling the trigger on a Vixen. The reverse handle bow is intriguing....just not sure I can get over the "strung backwards" look
Two suggestions:
1) Look at the old pictures of Mr Hill shooting reverse handled bows.
2) Reserve judgement until you shoot yours.
I'd be willing to bet you'll overcome your aversion... I did!!
God bless,Mudd
Jim,
Mudd was one of the biggest anti-reverse handle guys I've "met" when I first posted my Morningstar now look at him, he reads his bedtime story's and tucks the Northstar in at night so it stays warm. Once you shoot one of James's Star models, you might be surprised how you feel afterwards .
Sorry Mudd I had to do it
They look a lot better from the shooters angle. Really cool actually. :thumbsup:
im glad i made the list now after today it will be a long one.i promised myself after the vixen no more.that northstar is looking good . lol
im glad i made the list now after today it will be a long one.i promised myself after the vixen no more.that northstar is looking good . lol
Looking forward to your review and pics moots, congrats. James also told me to watch for the thread with your new bow. I just got on the list for a Morning star this am. I was leaning towards the North star but after a lengthy conversation with James, don't think you could get by with a short talk to him and loved every minute of it, we decided the North star would be best. Great fellow to talk with and was extremely helpful to this hill bow newbie. As we talked timbers and such he developed a picture in his mind of the bow and relayed it to me so I think the second hardest part is done now for the hard part, the wait.
Dan you will love your bow... I am sure.
Moots glad you have your bow and I am looking forward to seeing the pics.
Mike, I bet you are chomping at the bit to get your Vixen... hopefully you will have it in hand by the time things warm up there in the Valley. Supposed to be - 3 here tomorrow night. I am kind of glad I am not trying to get out and hunt in this weather...
Glad to hear all that Berry Magic is happening!
Oh yeah, and I almost forgot... You better get a bigger wood stove in that shop, James! That little pip-squeak stove of yours is not going to keep that shop a degree over 15 - BRRRRR - LOL!
Whitetail, 3 above, Think I will go down to Spokane and warm up!!...James
I shot a few with my pig nut flatlimb today. It was 3 below and windy. Man, when that wind blew up my skirt I almost froze off my fancy parts.
I don't really have a skirt, but I could just as well. When I was a kid in the 60s we used hunt fox using my motorcycle in the winter. My 52 Ford pickup always got stuck, those knobby motorcycle tires could get through anything. Somedays I act like a kid and feel like a sissy, today was one of those.
. Somedays I act like a kid and feel like a sissy, today was one of those. [/QB][/QUOTE]
Pavan,
I just spit coffe all over reading they , thanks
True enough, James. I forget that Cheney and ML always have more snow that here in the Spokane R. valley. Banana belt down in here!
I think it's time to get my indoor range up and running.
Pavan, I can remember some wild moments chasing my buddies Angus bull on a dirt bike - trying to get him back through a hole in the fence... only something that a 17 year old would try... unsuccessfully, I might add.
Arrow Flynn - I have made plenty of promises to myself about no more Berry bows... none of them have stuck very well. LOL - I am still without a Misty Dawn... We'll see where that goes :)
im hoping to get mine next year before june .
Man.....good fortune came my way this week. Through a series of unexpected events, A North Star 68" 56@29 is headed my way from Mudd's state. Should have my hands on it tomorrow!
Tim
Went over and picked up my Vixen last monday,66" 60@29". What a beauty. Put 10-12 arrows through it when I got home, man what a rocket. Haven't got it set up yet as Iam still hunting with my Morningstar but after Xmas I plan on putting it through it's paces. For those on list,it's worth the wait just wish I had found these bows 20 years ago.
"just wish I had found these bows 20 years ago"
I agree completely, Mike! in fact, I wish I would have discovered hunting w/a longbow 20 years ago!
Glad you love your Vixen! Truly a classic bow.
My Vixen accounted for two whitetails this year - 26 and 23 yards. I'm visiting James in about a month so no telling what I'll be shooting in 2014 - but it will have to be one heck of a shooter to surpass my Vixen
Happy Holidays Jerry, you know Iam blaming you for my new addiction. If you wouldn't have let me shoot yours, I would still be old, dumb, and unenlightened.
Dave, If James doesn't have a Morningstar for you to shoot I can bring mine over for you to try. Have to go by Cabela's so It wont be any bother. ;)
Happy to be of help, Mike - LOL!
Also, if you guys get together let me know... I'll bring a MS by as well.
Happy Holidays Berry Bow shooters!
Thanks Lone Hunter..... I wish I could bring my bow but I am going to have to rely on James having plenty for me to shoot. Since he lives within walking distance of my daughters, I may be making frequent visits to his shop... probably not a good habit for the billfold :-)
I really have my sights set on one of his tiapans