HH BUG GOT ME - Part Two!

mike g · February 14, 2015, 10:38:00 AM

Very nice find Nine....
I don't have a dual shelf, But my last Hill called Ambi, Has no shelf's so I can shoot it both sides....

TSP · February 14, 2015, 11:16:00 AM

The downward taper on the riser is a low heel grip and tends to make the shooter put more (exaggerated) emphasis on heeling the grip...which some like and some don't. Though I've owned a number of Hills I've never owned one with this type of grip and probably won't in the future. If you decide you don't like it you can always build it up to a more conventional straight configuration.

Nice bow, hope you enjoy it.

February 14, 2015, 11:53:00 AM

I like straight grips that lean the other way, slightly narrow at the top.

Overspined · February 14, 2015, 12:34:00 PM

Yeah, could be a mistake or might be intentional on that redman, for sure the bow profile is different today than a bow built even 10 years ago. Just put a couple side by side, another thing to remember is they are all still custom, so everything from the limb profile to the grip can change by request..

nineworlds9 · February 14, 2015, 01:09:00 PM

Talk about a quick email response! I emailed Craig a couple hours ago and he just replied back that the dualie Redman was built April of 2012. Pretty new. Who knows, maybe the slimness of the bow is just my imagination/over thinking it due to the lower poundage than I'm used to. Loving this Hill.

Btw thanks for the insights on the grip guys. It does seem to make me heel it more. Its working and I'm shooting this thing pretty darn accurate, now if Allen can just get that Rhino string done, LOL, the B50 is killing me.

February 14, 2015, 01:49:00 PM

I realized that I get a good grip on the bow as I start my draw and lighten up as I reach anchor. Maybe that is why the B50s don't bother me as much as some. But have me shoot for a while with a modern string and I immediately notice that old bump again when I shoot a B50.

CHENRYIV · February 14, 2015, 02:43:00 PM

I riding on cloud 9! I celebrated a birthday on Wednesday, and to capping it off was a call to James Berry telling me that my number was up next.

GREASEMAN · February 14, 2015, 03:30:00 PM

Nine
That's one of the coolest Hill Bows I've seen

nineworlds9 · February 14, 2015, 03:38:00 PM

Thanks GREASE', its a shooter!

CHENRY'- I must acquire a Berry bow someday, James' work is incredible! Post lots of pics when you get your new baby LOL.

GregD · February 14, 2015, 04:28:00 PM

I was going to try some aluminums out of my HH bows Does anyone shoot aluminum out of a 53#@29 Hill I'm thinking I can do a 2018 or 2016 with 135 up front. Figured I'd check and se if anyone has already tried before I buy 6. Thanks, Greg

Green · February 14, 2015, 05:06:00 PM

I love the sexy look of the exposed risers with rounded fades on all wood bows. Here's my Miller Sage with the Wally Renner ASL I picked up from Bob Walker this week. These string follow bows are absolutely the sweetest shooters.

The Renner

Thanks for lookin'. Rob

February 14, 2015, 07:14:00 PM

Greg I shoot 27" bop 1918s with 200 grains up front out of my JD Berry Morningstar that 53@26, my Robertson Pearce Point 52@26 and my Hill half breed blank which 58@26 with 175 grains up front. My son shot 28.5" bop 2018s with 160 up front with his 61 pound Pete George. I used to shoot 2018s 27" bop with 175 up front with my 64@26&1/4" Schulz Legend and 27" 2020s with my heavy Schulz.

TSchirm · February 14, 2015, 11:47:00 PM

Okay everyone, I am getting worried here. I know a computer can get a virus from other computers, but can a person get the HH bug from the computer - lol!!

Just joking, sort of. From the start when I got into trad bowhunting, I have been a recurve person. I liked the graceful curves of them, and didn't really think much about longbows. My one experience with one many years ago was not good. It seemed to knock my fillings loose when I shot it- lol. Now in the last year, I have been becoming more and more interested in longbows and like the look of the D shape. I am coming up on a build list soon, and I am getting excited. I am not sure what I will order for sure. I have shot one a little lately, and I am struggling with the straight grip. I may need to go with a locator grip.

Anyway, I may be joining this group infected with the HH bug!

JDBerry · February 15, 2015, 05:20:00 PM

Happy birthday Crispen, a few days late on the B-day thing. the Morningstar is set at 54 @ 25" 64" nock to nock, Nice ASL. Will ship sometime this week. ..OE

PS; hope your not to old to draw it!

JDBerry · February 15, 2015, 05:33:00 PM

TSchrim, Don't fight it, just go with the flow. RELAX, when your shooting. Bend your elbow slighty. Don't worry about breaking nocks, that can come with time. ..OE

Green · February 15, 2015, 05:42:00 PM

Happy Birthday and Bow day Crispin'!

centaur · February 15, 2015, 06:36:00 PM

Crispin, you are gonna love that bow, I bet. And happy birthday, too.

Brianlocal3 · February 15, 2015, 08:19:00 PM

Happy birthday crispin!!

Tom, did you get the grip down? Relax the wrist, let the grip settle naturally brother

TSchirm · February 15, 2015, 10:42:00 PM

Yeah James, I know I need to relax. I'm not sure why I am struggling.

And no Brian, I am having that struggle with the grip. I start out lightly holding, but I notice I am gripping it very tightly when the shot is off. I might (maybe) get a good shot or two and then start spraying them around. I don't know if is that I am so used to a recurve grip.
If I try to bend my elbow a little, I seem to push it into the shot at the release, and it throws me off.
Also, my drawing shoulder has been aching a little. I haven't been shooting many arrows at once, so don't know if it is a flare up of an old (non archery related) injury. I am frustrated 'cause I rally would like to become good with a longbow.

February 16, 2015, 06:46:00 PM

Rob,
The Sage and Renner bows you have are sweet. I have always lusted for the "naturals" ..... georgeous oldschool.