HH BUG GOT ME - Part Two!

February 24, 2015, 06:25:00 AM

Charlie, I agree with your take on John Schulz' bows. His "Naturals" have always seductively whispered in my ear: "hold me....lets go for a walk.."

It seems that James bows pick up where John (and others) left off. His many different offerings over three decades have proven to be beautiful expressions of functional art and performers as well.

And now, with regard to the ASL, I am hearing that James signature limb profile has given the bows more finesse / shootability.

Hoping to verify that myself as my name on the list moves closer to a build.

MikeNova · February 24, 2015, 07:42:00 PM

I think pink ivory has some mystical connotations to the local natives. Maybe james could elaborate.

MikeNova · February 24, 2015, 07:46:00 PM

Anyone have any opinion of whether zebra wood would work as a limb core wood in a hill style ? The reason I ask is I got some zebra cored limbs for my Jeffery recurve recently and thought they shot better that the red elm limbs that were on it for so long.

bsv · February 24, 2015, 07:53:00 PM

Thanks K.S. Trapper,Charlie sent me a P.M. and I placed an order.can't wait to get my hands on one.Burt

Overspined · February 24, 2015, 08:56:00 PM

I've never seen cores of zebrawood in a deep core longbow, and don't know how that wood would perform. It's kind of hard to draw a comparison in two very different limbs, recurve to deep core longbow. It would likely cost more for one, and part of the equation is density to reduce mass and potential hand shock, and good wood characteristics for performance when you shoot it. I'd say if you like zebrawood to keep it on the back and/or belly and use a known core wood. But, anything is possible. Looks like zebrawood is on the dense side of normal core woods, it would work of course, but I can't guess to how it would feel. I have a recurve with bocote cores, which is great. But only 2 laminations.

Charlie Lamb · February 24, 2015, 09:54:00 PM

I'm with overspined. Lots of weight if you use it for the full core. Better that you limit it's use to very thin veneers on back and belly and use a proven core wood for the rest. Bamboo being my personal favorite.

All that weight would result in a bow that shoots slower and very likely have considerable hand shock.

Paul_R · February 25, 2015, 09:38:00 PM

Just got an email today from HHA. He's unveiled a new limited edition "Jaguar". I don't know if I can live without one of these....

Jaguar

cmh · February 25, 2015, 09:46:00 PM

That is absolutely gorgeous!!!!! I need one..... I want one..... Hopefully hopefully hopefully

I wish he wouldn't advertise them until I can get the $$$ together

Brianlocal3 · February 25, 2015, 10:37:00 PM

I got the email today also.
Stunning

February 26, 2015, 01:16:00 PM

I want a longbow with a compass on it.

Charlie Lamb · February 26, 2015, 02:28:00 PM

Would you settle for one that has "this end up" printed on it?
:D

Charlie Lamb · February 26, 2015, 03:09:00 PM

Was at the VA yesterday and as I was entering the facility guess who I ran into.

I first was attracted by a very nice earth tone plaid vest on a guy going toward the exit. Then I happened to notice his green Fedora. Hmmm thinks I. Could it be? I backed up and got an angle on him to see his face.

My good friend Mister "take me to Sherwood" Mudd.
Met his new bride who is a sweetheart and a cutie. Ya did good brother. Now I know why you are not on line that much anymore.

neargeezer · February 26, 2015, 03:22:00 PM

Mr. Lamb, the only trouble with "this end up" on a Hill bow is I would still have to get my "cheaters" out of my pocket to read it.

February 26, 2015, 03:56:00 PM

I can just see me, lost in the middle of a corn field in the dark with my mag light with my glasses on, trying find my little compass after it popped off. On my old Bear takedown, I noticed it was gone when I got back to my car and retraced my steps till I found it.

Mudd · February 26, 2015, 06:51:00 PM

Yesterday as I was headed out to my vehicle from the VA hospital I thought I heard my name and sure enough I had.

It was great to see Mr Charlie Lamb's smiling face.

I am happy to report that Mr Lamb seems to be getting around great without much grief from the long gone old knees.

Keep up the rehab and good luck with the up coming class and shoot.

I have a feeling he will be a force to be reckoned with this coming deer season.

Thanks for the kind words Charlie!

God bless,Mudd

TSchirm · February 27, 2015, 09:11:00 AM

I got to see James Berry's new, personal Vixen this last Wednesday. The pictures posted on this thread do not do it justice. It is absolutely gorgeous!! The pink ivory and yew set each other off in a way that is exquisite, while the other subtle additions like the encasements etc make it incredibly beautiful with a subtle elegance.
It also shoots nice ( I am not a good longbow shot yet but that was me) being very smooth, no shock, quiet and fast. I am brand new to longbows ( got an Argos that night!!!), but I am thinking there may be a vixen in my future as well.

February 27, 2015, 04:06:00 PM

Tom,
That is what James told me a couple days ago. He said the Ivory is much more vivid in real life.

Being "brand new to longbows" means that you have a lot of fun to look forward to, especially starting off with a Berry creation.

Ray Lyon · February 27, 2015, 06:22:00 PM

Could not resist temptation and grabbed a Northstar from JDBerry off the classified ads. That should keep me out of trouble until my Northern Mist Shelton shows up. I've got a Berry Brothers Yahweh on the rack so I'm familiar with that quality.

akbowbender · February 27, 2015, 07:38:00 PM

I was looking at that Northstar too, but I recently picked up a Dave Johnson from Green, so I'm out of "green" for the moment! Those lams and riser are beautiful!

Ray Lyon · March 05, 2015, 11:13:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by Ray Lyon:
Could not resist temptation and grabbed a Northstar from JDBerry off the classified ads. That should keep me out of trouble until my Northern Mist Shelton shows up. I've got a Berry Brothers Yahweh on the rack so I'm familiar with that quality.

Arghh, USPS must be shoveling snow in Ohio. Bow shipped out on Monday by seller Priority Mail in Ohio with expected delivery today. Just posted 30 minutes ago that it just left Cincinnati OH sort facility. Most stuff coming to Northern MI goes through the Grand Rapids MI sort facility, so I'm guessing Monday now for actual delivery (7 day actual priority!). Dang, waiting for bows to arrive is tough work. :rolleyes: