HH bug got me ... Part One!

Ron LaClair · September 05, 2012, 02:42:00 PM

I don't know about the Bateman glove sizing but you just rang a bell on my memory..

I use to soak the Hill glove in water to soften it so it would stretch and form to the fingers. Then put it on and shoot it dry. After that it was custom fitted to my fingers...

swampthing · September 05, 2012, 02:51:00 PM

They ain't goin no where.

swampthing · September 05, 2012, 02:53:00 PM

That is the Bateman. The release is quite quick, you definitely want to be pointing the bow in a safe direction when you first draw with one of these.......

rushlush · September 05, 2012, 02:59:00 PM

Swampthing,which Bateman is the one in the pic?

SportHunter · September 05, 2012, 03:25:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Ron LaClair:

QuoteI've got a question for all who have knowledge of the older hill style bows. What was the typical depth of grip on the older models?
About 2 to 2 1/4" [/b]

Thanks Ron, I keep seeing comments on how deep the older Hills were but no real stats to back them up. I plan on trying 2 1/4" - 2 3/8" deep on my first hill style builds. Both of my northern mists are 2 1/8" deep but it feels like there could be just a little more depth to fill the hand.

tradlongbow · September 05, 2012, 03:27:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Charlie Lamb:
The other thing is that he seems to like to use very large fletch on his trick shooting arrows. Probably for camera visibility as well as arrow stability. Thoughts?

Jerry Hill has said that Howard liked 6" feathers.

swampthing · September 05, 2012, 03:35:00 PM

That is the lined w/inserts model. Good up to any bow weight that can be shot off the fingers.
6" feathers will make up for variations in spine.

Ron LaClair · September 05, 2012, 04:20:00 PM

The Autumn Legend arrows have a 5 3/4" feather and the burn is copied from one of Howards original arrows.

September 05, 2012, 05:13:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Rod Cam:
Charlie and Ron..Try the American leathers Crossover.I think you will like it. It works for me after 56 years.

Ditto!

I had the same problem with my Elk Big Shot...it became a bit too soft and it was difficult to get a clean release.

I bought a Crossover. It is perfect out of the package - not too stiff but stiff enough to minimize the finger groove set.

John Turner of American Leathers made me another crossover with inserts 30% thicker/wider. Now that I have had a few weeks to break it in, it gives a marginally better release than the original crossover. The "custom" work cost me ten bucks more. Worth every penny.

I am holding in the low 50s and neither glove is too much.

SportHunter · September 05, 2012, 05:20:00 PM

Tembo

tradlongbow · September 05, 2012, 05:59:00 PM

SportHunter-

Beautiful Tembo!!! Is that Tembo made by Craig or you, and what's the specs?

Ron LaClair · September 05, 2012, 06:40:00 PM

Paul, It looks like your dog has got a squirrel treed over there. Better take that sweet lookin Tembo and go get him....

SportHunter · September 05, 2012, 07:20:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by tradlongbow:
SportHunter-

Beautiful Tembo!!! Is that Tembo made by Craig or you, and what's the specs?

This one is 64@26" by Schulz. Real flat shooter. I've only built self bows to date but they led me to Hill style bows and I plan on trying my hand at building them very soon.

Ron- that dog is always hunting something. Hunter is a 10 yr old GSP, best dog I've ever had.

Brianlocal3 · September 05, 2012, 08:14:00 PM

GSP s are wonderful dogs. And that is a sweet bow also

Blaino · September 05, 2012, 08:23:00 PM

I'd like to say I always shoot like this but it was the norm today. Since I got this bow my accuracy has been the best its ever been. Now I need a buck to walk in front of me.

23 steps......
http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q613/Blaino2/610585A4-9013-467A-B188-76BA16804870-293-00000E9A9823CC2D.jpg

Brianlocal3 · September 05, 2012, 08:38:00 PM

Great shooting bud

Mike Walker · September 05, 2012, 09:38:00 PM

SportHunter........what length is your Schulz made Tembo? Also,what is the length of the riser?

Nice looking bow!

SportHunter · September 05, 2012, 09:59:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Mike Walker:
SportHunter........what length is your Schulz made Tembo? Also,what is the length of the riser?

Nice looking bow!

Mike, here's what I posted in the Hill Style bow Dimension thread. Specs on my current three Hill style bows. It would be great if more guys added specs to that thread, could become a great resource.

Bow Name/Label:   Howard Hill,   Northern Mist,   Northern Mist
Model:   Tembo,   Classic TD,   Shelton
NTN:   68'',    68'',    66''
Nock Width: 1/4'',    5/16'', 5/16''
Profile:   Backset 1''   , Very Slight R/D   , String Follow 1 1/8''
Lams/Type:   3 Bamboo,   4 American Elm,   4 Bamboo
Riser Width:   1 1/8',   1'',   1 1/8''
Handle Depth:   2 1/4'' to 2 3/16'' on dished grip,   2 1/8'',   2 1/8''
Handle Shape:   Slight dish/Oblong,   Straight/Oval,   Straight/Oval
Handle Width:   1 1/4'',   1 1/16'',   1 1/8''
Riser Length:   15'',   16'',   15 1/2''
Limb width at nock:   7/16'',   1/2'',   1/2''
Limb width at midlimb:   15/16'',   7/8'',   7/8''
Limb width at riser:   1 1/8'',   1 1/8'',   1 1/8''
Limb depth at nock:   3/8'',   3/8'',   3/8''
Limb depth at midlimb:   7/16'',   7/16'',   7/16''
Limb depth at riser:   1/2'',   1/2'',   1/2''
trapped etc.:   Trapped to belly,   Trapped to back,   Trapped to back
Bowyer:   John Schulz,   Steve Turay,   Steve Turay
Est. Year Built:   1970s,   2011,   2009
Marked Specs:   64# @ 26'',   56# @ 28'',   56# @ 28''

58WINTERS · September 05, 2012, 10:23:00 PM

lexol leather treatment on the Hill gloves does wonders. I couldn't get my fingers to the end of the stalls at first. Took a while but they broke in and they seat perfectly. I use pine tar from the athletic store. It comes in a twist up stick keeps the stalls in place and is not messy mine is from Adidas.

58WINTERS · September 05, 2012, 10:29:00 PM

Man LOOK at that Tembo nothin' prettier! The first longbow I ever shot was a Shultz. It was too heavy for me but I was smitten and have been ever since.