HH bug got me ... Part One!

Rick Butler · June 18, 2012, 08:31:00 PM

Ordered a NM Shelton from Steve at Compton's. 47@28", 66" long with coco riser, bamboo cores and American Elm veneers. Should have it by the HH hunt in Feb.

June 18, 2012, 08:36:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Rick Butler:
Ordered a NM Shelton from Steve at Compton's. 47@28", 66" long with coco riser, bamboo cores and American Elm veneers. Should have it by the HH hunt in Feb.

That'll be a dandy!

dragonheart · June 18, 2012, 08:37:00 PM

I bet that will be a smoothy!@!

Brianlocal3 · June 18, 2012, 08:56:00 PM

It will be worth the wait

ScouterMike · June 18, 2012, 09:12:00 PM

Well Rick my new Shelton was ordered about 2 months ahead of yours. With all the orders Steve was getting he should be in top form by the time he gets to ours. Great bows worth the wait.

Bob B. · June 19, 2012, 01:25:00 AM

Second ScouterMike, Great bows, worth the wait!

Please post pics when you guys get your bows.

Bob.

cahaba · June 19, 2012, 01:33:00 AM

Steves going to build me a Shelton in October. I havent figured out the woods yet. He makes some great bows for sure.

Rick Butler · June 19, 2012, 06:51:00 AM

Yeah my son and I both shot a straight gripped 54# Shelton Steve had at Compton, and we were both very impressed with how smooth it felt. Sean just has more willpower than I do. But I suspect there will be one in his future too!

2treks · June 19, 2012, 07:02:00 AM

Don't be so hard on yourself Rick,Your willpower in just fine. Them Sheltons are some fine shooters.
Thanks again

Rick Butler · June 19, 2012, 07:22:00 AM

Chuck I am lovin' that Longwalker!

2treks · June 19, 2012, 07:31:00 AM

I am glade you like it.

Ralphie · June 19, 2012, 06:31:00 PM

Oh boy meant to post the "Three Sisters" here, I hope I don't break any rules to do this again, here ?

I had to photograph them since I gave each a new grip.
L.to Rt.;
HH "Redman" 45#@28, 68", ebony/yew
Miller "Old Tom"45#@28, 68", bamboo/myrtle/brown glass/ slight backset
Miller "Sage", 50#@28, 68", bamboo/osage/string follow

Sage, Old Tom, Redman

Ralphie · June 19, 2012, 06:32:00 PM

sorry for the double post

Gil Verwey · June 19, 2012, 06:41:00 PM

Congratulations on the Shelton. Steve builds a nice bow. The classic is also very nice.

Gil

jsweka · June 19, 2012, 10:07:00 PM

Ralphie - Those are three very lovely sisters. How do you decide which one you want to take to the dance and do the others get jealous?

eminart · June 19, 2012, 10:10:00 PM

Mr. Nate Steele is finishing up my Bama Hunter this week. HOPEFULLY, it arrives before Sunday, because we're leaving for a vacation. I don't know if I'll be able to bear it if it's sitting at my house while I'm in Florida. Might have to cut the vacation short.

Owlmagnet · June 20, 2012, 10:05:00 AM

This thread probably represents the largest concentration of experts and enthusiasts regarding the American Semi-Longbow on the planet. I draw 26" and, using the rule of thumb we have all read, my optimum Hill-style bow length should be about 66".

Here's my question: If I wanted a longer Hill-type longbow, say, 70", for even more reduced finger pinch, smoothness, etc., could a bowyer tiller that "longer than optimum" bow for my 26" draw in a manner which preserves the efficiency I have come to respect and appreciate from my 66" Wesley Specials?

Gil Verwey · June 20, 2012, 01:48:00 PM

I opened a thread about the Special Howard Hill longbow I mentioned earlier in this thread. I received the bow today and after I shoot it a while I will post a bunch of detailed photos. This is a different Hill than I have ever owned. I think you might enjoy the write up Bob Wesley did on the bow.

Gil

Ralphie · June 20, 2012, 02:10:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by jsweka:
Ralphie - Those are three very lovely sisters. How do you decide which one you want to take to the dance and do the others get jealous?

The Sage is wonderful, but a bit heavy. Can't dance all night.
The Hill, could not be better. And if there were no Old Tom around, I would think .... that's as good as it gets.
But then ... the Old Tom IS there, and I ask myself, why am I wasting my time with anything else ?

Nate Steen . · June 20, 2012, 02:13:00 PM

Owl,

with a longer bow, it will feel smoother and lighter due to the decreased limb bend and less limb angle. You will have less limb recovery speed moving more mass.... which results in increased limb shock due to less efficiency, and less power stroke to move the arrow. That's the tradeoff. To some shooters that makes a difference, and to others they can't tell the difference. Only you can decide if that is right for you.