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Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: Bobtulowiecki on June 26, 2015, 01:24:00 PM
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In the market for a Hill style bow in the upper 40s/low 50s for draw weight. Can anyone steer me towards a strong shooter that I could pick up second hand in the $200-300 range. The feedback from members on here is usually lights out! Thanks in advance for any info you can pass my way.
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I can tell you there are a couple great ones in the classifieds section right now that are around the $300-$350 mark, but you can't access them unless you pay the $30/year contributor fee. If you're looking for good second hand prices, that's the way to go.
I can tell you it's well worth the investment and you will make your money back immediately just by having a place to buy/sell items you're looking for (and mostly things you weren't looking for :thumbsup:
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Howard Hill Archery--why get a Hill "style" when you can get the real McCoy? I love my Hills and prefer them above my other "Hill style" bows. They show up on the classifieds from time to time. I would just post an ad for one and see what happens.
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I've tried a bunch and my favorite by far are Steve Turay's Northern Mist Longbows.
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Northern Mist Classic.
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i really like my HH wesley special reverse handle LB, some folks dont care for the reverse handle.
i hope someone has a northern mist shelton at ETAR this yr for sale, a little string follow is a good thing.
i think youll have to shoot some different models to find out what you like.
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My vote goes to JD berry. His bows are amazing , and will fill any and all wants you have in a bow. My personal favorite is the MorningStar but his vixen is just a flat out great ASL in the traditional sense
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I've had some "Hill Style" bows from some of the best bowyers out there. My favorite so far is my Howard Hill Redman. The others were fine bows, but for me, I like the Redman the best.
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The thing about getting used is rarely the life span of the bow, but quite often just not quite the right fit for the new owner. The grip size, poundage and length are very important, it is not a one size fits all. Some get them and figure that their form will be the same. If you already shoot close to longbow form the adjustment will be minimal, but if you have a log draw, vertical bow, bridging grip and a straight bow arm, the adjustments will require more of a change. There may be a considerable drop in draw length, again it all depends where you are starting from. It is possible to do things differently and everyone does things slightly their own way. Even John Schulz is not precisely the same as Howard Hill, but the fundamentals are the same. If you have not done so, the Schulz videos available on You Tube are the place to start. You do not need a long draw and heavy Hill to easily kill a deer. I used to shoot very heavy bows, now I find 60 down to 50 pounds much more fun. I know one fellow that has taken 4 elk with a 52@26 pound Hill style bow. As far as which bow, they all will work, given the fit is right. My wife has just joined the ranks, the Hill form was only a slight adjustment from her current bow, but with a few shots she found the groove and was hooked. She says that there is something about her Hill and the Hill form that just go together. If a 62 year old deer killing grandma can do it, you can to.
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Their are many great bowyers building the American Semi Longbow (Hill style) today and you can at times find ones no longer built. I have shot bows build by John Schulz, HH bow company, Northern Mist, JET, and Mahantango Bows and they all great shooters. Their are others out there but these are the one i have shot. Do you know what style you want? Straight, backset or stringfollow? What style grip? Straight, dish or locator? What length? 66,68,70" Did you ever shoot any of these combo's? If not i would shoot some and see what feels the best to you. It takes some time to master these bows and the bow will tell you when your doing something wrong. As far as handshock and arm jarring, none if you hold it right, shoot the proper arrow and i only shoot B50 B or B55 strings. If you get an American Semi Longbow put your other bows away and dedicate your self to it because switching bows while learning to shot it will mess you up until you become one with that bow. Just a lil info incase you didnt know about these bows. With the above bowyers stated you will not go wrong, again they all shoot great if you do your part. I have 2 Mahantangos and another one coming in Aug, 1 NM Classic and another on order, the HH's, Schulz's, and JET's my buddy owns and shoot them often and like them all. You will not go wrong with any of these different bowyers. I hope i was able to help and good luck on your quest for an American Semi Longbow.
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Guys thank you for the information. I stumbled into a Java Man "American" longbow that I am going to grab. It has a bacote riser, actionboo and glass core with yew lams. I noticed that he no longer produces this model but I heard he has a great reputation. Will keep you posted on how it goes
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What would be an example (brand) of an "American Longbow" with a locator style grip?
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Kopper1013, Go to Northern Mist web site and you can see pictures of the locator grip that Steve does.
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I think the smoothest drawing bow of any I have owned is a Liberty longbow 68". It's a string follow. I couldn't believe how nice and gradual the draw was for a 54 lb bow. Very nice.
Too bad I am a recurve guy!
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I shoot and like Howard Hill Archery and Northern Mist bows. I have shot bows by JD Berry, but unfortunately don't own one. I wish I did, though. I would recommend ay one of these three bowyers. Look around in the classifieds, and you can probably find a fine bow that you can afford.
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Stringfollow bows are very smooth drawing, little smoother then straight and backset. They are little more forgiving too.
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Smoothest drawing Hill style bow I've ever pulled is my Northern Mist Shelton. Mine is 68" and 52# @ 28"
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For me, JD Berry all the way...
They have the lowest amount of handshock, seem to shoot quicker (for their poundage)and are a work of art...
Please buy secondhand so he has time to build mine... :)
Cheers
Alex
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For me, I really like David Miller Longbows
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Shrew Hill is back
(http://www.shrewbows.com/rons_linkpics/Yellowdog%204.JPG)
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Love my Shrew Hill
(http://i62.tinypic.com/2wedqc5.jpg)
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Originally posted by Ron LaClair:
Shrew Hill is back
(http://www.shrewbows.com/rons_linkpics/Yellowdog%204.JPG)
Great news! Smooth shooting and quiet.