HH BUG GOT ME - Part Two!

January 25, 2014, 03:22:00 AM

Today I turned my new bow into a used bow, nice weather and 300 shots. I twisted about a 1/8" more brace, moved my nocking point up 1/16", perfect. It feels odd that my search for my one, go to left hand bow is over. Nothing to do now except shoot and fix arrows.

cahaba · January 25, 2014, 07:46:00 AM

We have had some cold weather the past few days. I couldn't take not shooting another day. I went out and scanned the area. I seen this critter at 17 paces on the side of a bank and took the shot.
I have been shooting my Shelton for 3 months now and we are getting along well.

Mississippi bow hunter · January 25, 2014, 07:57:00 AM

Mississippi bow hunter · January 25, 2014, 07:59:00 AM

Mudd · January 25, 2014, 08:22:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by pavan:
Today I turned my new bow into a used bow, nice weather and 300 shots. I twisted about a 1/8" more brace, moved my nocking point up 1/16", perfect. It feels odd that my search for my one, go to left hand bow is over. Nothing to do now except shoot and fix arrows.

Woot! Woot!! I finally get to say it ...."I told you so!"...lol

cahaba · January 25, 2014, 09:35:00 AM

Matt some folks like the back set profile best while others swear by string follow. Both profiles will shoot good if the shooter does their part. I like both equally. The biggest difference I could tell is in the draw. The string follow seemed like it loaded up quicker for me. YMMV

antler chaser · January 25, 2014, 11:34:00 AM

awesome SHOT!!! CAHABA

cahaba · January 25, 2014, 12:29:00 PM

Thanks antler chaser. It was like I seen the shot in my mind right before it happened.

January 25, 2014, 02:13:00 PM

Careful Roy, patting yourself on the back like that can be hard on your shoulders. I am hoping for some nicer weather to put a few more bunnies out of their misery. Then get ready for turkies. I think I need some more tapered cedars, these 1918s is cold. Yippee I got something to do,(other than chase the wife around the house).

cahaba · January 25, 2014, 03:44:00 PM

It will be nice to hear about some hunting stories with these new bows. I have had to live thru yalls hunting on here. Due to illness I haven't got to deer hunt at all this year. I hope in Feb. I can do some bunny hunting.

TxAg · January 25, 2014, 04:25:00 PM

Quick question.....

I'm feeling a little more hand shock than I used to. I think I'm not using enough heel. I can feel the vibration running into the base of me neck. Maybe a little more bend in my elbow would help.

Any suggestions?

Brianlocal3 · January 25, 2014, 05:13:00 PM

Post up a video for us txag

TxAg · January 25, 2014, 05:23:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Brianlocal3:
Post up a video for us txag

We could spend days on my bad habits

Brianlocal3 · January 25, 2014, 09:01:00 PM

Couldn't we all. Personally I don't heel my American semi longbows much. I use a low grip and press thru the lifeline. I also keep a very loose grip, so much so that the bow jumps forward a little upon release.
I don't think your feeling the thump from not heeling the bow, check your bow arm. You may be locking it out, and that will jar ya pretty good on these bows

MikeNova · January 25, 2014, 10:28:00 PM

Brian how did you do at the shoot?

Brianlocal3 · January 26, 2014, 12:47:00 AM

I took 2nd. I shot 326/400 winner shot a 328/400. 45 shooters this month, it was great

bsv · January 26, 2014, 08:42:00 AM

All the talk about the Morningstar,I just put my Shrew Hill up for trade for one,if that doe'st work then I'll have to order one.any-one know J.D.'s time frame these days

Hermon · January 26, 2014, 08:54:00 AM

I am trying out a 68" Hill style bow and have noticed something that bugs me a little. I wear eye glasses and more often than not, the string bumps my glasses when I come to anchor. Any other eye glass wearing folks have this issue?

I am thinking that this bow is just a little too long for my style/form and a 66" bow may solve the issue. 64" is the longest bow I have previously shot (a r/d bow) and never have noticed this happening with it.

cedar · January 26, 2014, 09:06:00 AM

Try canting the bow alittle more. You may be too upright with the bow.

TxAg · January 26, 2014, 03:14:00 PM

Thanks guys.

I moved the brace a quarter inch and put a bit more bend in the elbow. It helped quite a bit.