HH bug got me ... Part One!

Overspined · August 13, 2012, 07:46:00 PM

Flinttim, if you need help with the aspects of a straight grip, post it here!
I was just lucky enough to shoot with Ron LaClaire and got a little one on one instruction (and ribbing :D ) this weekend. The learning curve is quick with good instruction! He and Westbrook (Eric) are great archers.

I agree with you Eric, a lot of driving for a short day of shooting. We were just warmed up! Next year I'll be there camping, or at least for the whole day Saturday. I didn't know they closed down at 12 sundays. It is always a great time to see all the fellow Trad shooters get together though.

Thom, I didn't put you and your handle together either. I know who you are now though! You were checking out my Johnson (longbow that is) :p

Ron LaClair · August 13, 2012, 08:03:00 PM

QuoteFlinttim, if you need help with the aspects of a straight grip, post it here! I was just lucky enough to shoot with Ron LaClair and got a little one on one instruction (and ribbing [Big Grin] ) this weekend. The learning curve is quick with good instruction! He and Westbrook (Eric) are great archers.

Matt, I was glad I could help with the hand placement problem you were having. Sorry that I had to keep reminding you when you didn't get it right. If I'd of had my "Pay Attention" walking stick you would have learned a lot quicker. You'd be surprised how quick a person gets the message when you rap em lightly on the back of the head when they don't do it like you told em..

Overspined · August 13, 2012, 08:36:00 PM

Ron, that stick would break if you shoot with me AND Loius!

Butch Speer · August 13, 2012, 10:33:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Charlie Lamb:
Hey! I want to meet Ben too!!

Make that three!

Mudd · August 13, 2012, 11:23:00 PM

My new-to-me "Oddity".

The arrow was my 1st in a very long time so to say I am satisfied would be an understatement...lol

God bless,Mudd

PS: The bow is 68" and marked 47@28 but scales 53@28. The shot was made at about 12-14 yards.

Flinttim · August 14, 2012, 06:54:00 AM

I don't think it will be a large learning curve to shoot these things. Afterall I started out building and shooting selfbows. One question though. One of the bows I recently acquired has a rather large grip and my hands.... not so much.Would it be sacrilegious to take the leather wrap off and work the handle down some ?

Mudd · August 14, 2012, 07:43:00 AM

Tim my advice is... you own it, make it fit you... and no! there isn't anything wrong with doing that.(IMHO) I personally have done that to more than one bow I've owned.

Tony(macatawa) has more guts than I do, he'll redo a whole custom bow to make it suit him...lol

God bless,Mudd

Ron LaClair · August 14, 2012, 09:41:00 AM

I think it depends on the bow, I knew a man that took a rasp to a beautiful 1970 A Model Bear Riser. When he got done with it even Fred wouldn't have recognized it ..sacrilegious IMHO....

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Jon Powell · August 14, 2012, 09:53:00 AM

We'll have to start calling you Byron Mudd if you keep hitting those small targets!

Killdeer · August 14, 2012, 10:23:00 AM

Ron, that Magic Marker runs deep into wood. Had to take a lot off to get rid of the scribbling and cartoon stick figure.

Killdeer

Ron LaClair · August 14, 2012, 01:25:00 PM

Killy, are you stirring the pot?...

August 14, 2012, 01:59:00 PM

All of my right hand Hill style bows that are not for sale are ones that I have carved the grips myself, not because I ruined them, because they fit me perfectly. It is fun to self customize your own grips.

Owlmagnet · August 14, 2012, 02:19:00 PM

Modifying a grip sacreligious? Oh my.... Well, I guess it's time to turn myself in. "I did a bad, bad thing..." (More than once, I fear.)

My inability to keep from messing with perfectly adequate bows has reached the point where I told Craig not to bother putting a grip wrap or a leather rest/side plate on my latest Hill--it will save us both time....

(I wonder if there is group therapy for this.)

--a worried Owlmagnet!

Mudd · August 14, 2012, 02:27:00 PM

....."(I wonder if there is group therapy for this.)"...

--a worried Owlmagnet!
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I doubt there's any more help for this than there is for the "bowaholic" in general.

I stopped looking for the cure and just started to enjoy the sickness...lol

God bless,Mudd

Blaino · August 14, 2012, 03:27:00 PM

I got an arrow question.

My Wesley is supposed to show up on Friday. It's 70" and 65#@30" (my draw). I'm already behind the eight ball since our deer season starts tomorrow. And I'm committing to this bow for the rest of our season. So, I'd like to be shooting straight ASAP.
I have some 2219. What do yall think? Or maybe 2020 shafts. Most of my broad heads are 200g and i prefer my shafts to be 30.5 and no longer then 31"
String is B-50

Thanks

MikeNova · August 14, 2012, 03:43:00 PM

Mudd Glad to see you back!

swampthing · August 14, 2012, 04:34:00 PM

Just out back today stumping, practiced a style I'll call "make it happen." No holding, no gapping, just get that shot out as fast as smoothly possible. 27" draw, excellent hit ratio. This year it will be 27.5" woodies with a 125g zwickey @163fps.
Here we go!! Sept 15 is coming!!

Jacquesbonin · August 14, 2012, 05:23:00 PM

Well Gang, it has been a while, but I have to tell you I traded a Northern Mist "Shelton" for a beat-up Tim Miegs built "Big Five". The moment I saw the pictures of this bow I knew it was a shooter. Huh? Trading a new "shelton" brown glass, myrtle riser and carmelized bamboo,66"64#s at 26"new bow for a beater? Yes, I did am very happy with the trade, this bow shoots exactly the way I expected, grouping aluminum, carbons and wood arrows in a small group of 2 and 1/2"s at 25 yards, sweet, real sweet. The reason I am sharing this information with all of you, don't miss out on a good bow made by Tim Miegs. If someone mentions they have one, and they are selling you wont be disappointed. The bow I got is 69"69#s at 28" although my draw is 25.5"s this bow is a performer. I can take it to the woods and not worry about any beauty marks from hunting and hunting this bow will go. The season here in N.H. starts the 15th of september. I am on go, as I write. Also as a big relief to me, I want all you Great Trad Gangers to know I start a new job monday morning, with Ruger Arms in the shotgun dept. I started working at eighteen for Thompson/Center Arms, worked for them eight years before moving. Now, hopefully I will finish my working career working for Ruger Arms! I am very happy to say the least. I want to thank all of you for your words of encouragement and your support. I will have little time to spend online, but will have more of my bow collection listed from time to time. Thanks so much,Jacques

August 14, 2012, 05:28:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by pavan:
.....not because I ruined them, because they fit me perfectly. It is fun to self customize your own grips.

Mudd you rascal! Spilled the beans didn't ya! :D

Yep....exactly how I feel...nothing sacreligious about modifying a grip configuration.

I have, however, taken a liking to a straight grip as opposed to dished - Shot "Two Tracks" new Hill offering and his Northern Mist. Both have straight grips that felt just dandy!

Works for me

Bud B. · August 14, 2012, 05:34:00 PM

Rugers and Hills.....priceless. Congrats on the job Jacques.

My Rugers are mushrooms now that I'm addicted to the stick and string stuff. If I could only shoot the Hills, Dave Johnsons, etc as well as the Rugers.