HH BUG GOT ME - Part Two!

Rossco7002 · January 08, 2014, 10:18:00 PM

Wow! Those are two awesome looking set ups guys - congrats. At those draw weights and draw lengths I don't think I'll ever see those bows featured in a "is this set up good enough for ......?" threads. Lol

;-)

nineworlds9 · January 08, 2014, 10:30:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Rossco7002:
Wow! Those are two awesome looking set ups guys - congrats. At those draw weights and draw lengths I don't think I'll ever see those bows featured in a "is this set up good enough for ......?" threads. Lol

;-)

"is this setup good enough for... blue whale?"...bahahaha, LMAO

Ric O'Shay · January 09, 2014, 09:33:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by Rossco7002:
Wow! Those are two awesome looking set ups guys - congrats. At those draw weights and draw lengths I don't think I'll ever see those bows featured in a "is this set up good enough for ......?" threads. Lol

;-)

1957 Cadillac engine blocks? Abandoned refrigerators? Blacksmith's anvils?

Overspined · January 09, 2014, 09:58:00 AM

I measured my draw length last night with the reverse handle. A whopping 26". And that's assuming I actually draw it all the way.

ron w · January 09, 2014, 10:56:00 AM

Just reading those poundages I had to go take some Advil.

2treks · January 09, 2014, 11:52:00 AM

Funny Ron.
I am working on one right now that might not hurt as bad as that 75@31. Its a classic and I know she will rip a log thru a barn. plus that walnut is to die for. I would love to find a barn full of it.

Some nice bows posted lately. Congrats guys.
CTT

Ric O'Shay · January 10, 2014, 01:03:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by JDBerry:
Ric O SLY just nailed my new morning star, I miss her already ....jAmES

I found out from James that you have to be "SLY" in order to talk him out of a personal bow that is like no other.

This new Morning Star arrived this morning. I have no pictures as yet. That is because I can't put her down long enough to pick up a camera. The fade outs on this bow are absolutely awesome. Tissue paper thin. You have to look twice to see where they start or stop.

"Old School" design. Black glass back and white glass on the belly, beautifully grained macassar ebony riser that is double encased with black and white glass. Unique dark bamboo core that is the natural color, not stained. Color resembles English Walnut. Limb tips as fine as frog hair and fitted with double limb tip wedges.

I've been involved in archery since 1953. I've shot a lot of different bows and seen many more than I've shot. I can honestly say that I have never witnessed this level of pure craftsmanship in another bow. James Berry has taken this bow to a place where others can only dream about going.

January 10, 2014, 01:12:00 PM

Ric get off the computer and get out your camera. I want to see.

Ric O'Shay · January 10, 2014, 01:18:00 PM

pavan - Don't tell anyone, but I'm still at work. Grabbed this bow from the post office this morning. I'll have some pics up later today.

Brianlocal3 · January 10, 2014, 01:21:00 PM

So that's what you meant when you said it was comming!!!!!! I thought you made it up to the list, you just got your hands on that.

You are sly.

Everyone of James bows I have seen have impressed me. It is unreal what he can do with wood and fiberglass. I am looking forward to seein the pics

Ric O'Shay · January 10, 2014, 03:50:00 PM

Brian -

Green · January 10, 2014, 04:14:00 PM

Danny - don't you feel ill? Just a little? I'm thinking you need to head on home. :D

far rider · January 11, 2014, 11:31:00 AM

Danny?
Uh.....Saturday.....PICS PLEASE!!!!

Come On Man!

Tim

bculberson · January 12, 2014, 01:20:00 PM

Sometime next week Craig will be shipping out my takedown Tembo, blackwood riser, brown back, black belly, 70" and 50#@28" (so around 58lbs at my draw).
I'm starting too feel like a kids before Christmas!

Moots · January 12, 2014, 02:06:00 PM

Great bow and perfect specs Bruce! That will be one smooth drawing bow.

bculberson · January 12, 2014, 03:13:00 PM

I hope so Moots as I pull 30 1/2". The bow is coming with the standard back set as at the time I ordered it I didn't know straight limbs, or string follow was an option. I'll post pics when it arrives which will take a couple weeks to Canada.

Paul_R · January 12, 2014, 04:32:00 PM

Here's my latest go at grip wraps. My poor ol' straight handled Big River Hill is once again the guinea pig. "Standard" sized hills (or anything else really) are almost always too small for my hand and this bow is no exception. I've tried stacking leather strips under the wrap at the belly and back side to get the depth I need and I've had some success. This time I went with plain old thick leather. In this case 7oz buffalo hide and I went with a beaver tail plate/rest. The down side of using thick leather is that the sides get built up too but this buffalo hide is so soft it's almost spongy and it fits my hand perfect and also reduces perceived hand shock, an added benefit for this particular bow (it's a shocker). The rim at the top makes a nice locator. All in all I like it. A lot.

To give an idea how thick 7oz leather is:

Ric O'Shay · January 13, 2014, 07:41:00 AM

far rider -

Did I not tell you that I'm a dairy farmer? I'm gonna "milk" this one out.

Danny

January 13, 2014, 03:11:00 PM

That's okay Danny, soon enough I will have my own to look at. How can I set it up so everyone will be able to see my next bow pics except Danny? I admit to not being very good at waiting. A joke my kids have is that they never once got to open presents at Christmas. We always opened them way before Christmas.

Ric O'Shay · January 13, 2014, 05:01:00 PM

pavan -

I talked to JD this morning. He told me all about you.....

Now, let's get down to some pretty bow business.

Meet my new Morning Star. 66" 50# @ 28" Macassar ebony, black & white glass and natural bamboo that looks like walnut.

Double wedge in the tips.

Fade outs as thin as tissue paper.....thinner!