Robin Hood bow @ 30 yards

[MT Longbow]

These are some pics I took today of a representative 11 arrow group from me @ 30 yards ...somedays better, some days a few more flyers. You can see because Im left eye dominant and I quit doing the squinting thing(this whole group was with  both eyes open) and just putting the left arrow image in line with the target...thats the image from my left dominant eye)  Im using the split vision I read about in HH Hunting the Hard way book.  Its really helped.  I just stare at the aiming spot I want to hit and in my secondary vision I put the left arrow image under the target.

As you can see I need to place the left arrow image a bit more to the right for my dominant eye to center the group.  I dont shift my vision or focus from my intended place of hitting.  in this case I went for the black dot in the center bumble bee.  Still learning but it feels much more confident...especially the first cold shot...that one is usually my best shot....which makes me happy.

Anyway Im really getting the grip worked out.  I thought Id show everyone my grip and then the open hand picture one is to show where the pressure is from the grip.  you can see the red  in my palm. , The pinkie and ring finger squeeze is really helping.  You can see I get full grip contact and pressure  for the entire length of the grip.  I feel no handshock gripping the bow. I squeeze like your shaking a good friends hand...thats about the pressure I feel.  Firm from front to back...not with the tips of the finger but like Sunset Hill said with the middle pad ..which pushes the bow grip nicely to the rear.

Im shooting a finger stall glove and 605 grain Beman MFX arrows with 200 grains up front. (275 with the  brass insert)

Im using the swing draw that was in the Movie "Hitting em like Howard"...thats really made a difference for me from my old habit of holding the bow out pointing at the target and then full draw straight back.  Its made the draw easier on the bow shoulder after a long shooting session and given me more consistancy in my shot.

Im no great shooter but I hope this helps some of you looking for  some paths to try with your HH bows and that crazy straight grip!!!

Patrick


 
 
 
 
 

[Benny Nganabbarru]

Good shooting!

[Steve Clandinin]

Man those are nice bows,great shooting my friend.

[S.C. Hunter]

Very nice.

[Mudd]

[Looper]

That's good shooting.  How does your accuracy with the Hill compare to it with one of the Toelkes? Does changing to a heavier point move your group to the left?

[Claymore]

Where did you get the armquard?

[Thumper Dunker]

 Looking good. Cool bow.

[MT Longbow]

Originally posted by looper:
That's good shooting.  How does your accuracy with the Hill compare to it with one of the Toelkes? Does changing to a heavier point move your group to the left?

The heavier or lighter point made no difference in flight...I had a heck of a time finding the best combo...The Toelkes shoot the same combo dead center...its pobably me with th HH bow sending them left...I have tried 145, 175, 200, 225, 250, and 300 grain FT to no avail....I settled on 200's as these are the same finished weight as my HH broadheads Im using.  and the HH broadheads fly to same point of impact...so Ill have to just keep working on the bow setup...


Patrick

[MT Longbow]

Originally posted by Claymore:
Where did you get the armquard?

Scott Teschner(I hope I spelled that right)

He owns Wyoming Wildlife Artistry and I think he is a site sponser here.  

I have this one and also a nice one from Tim Roberts from Farr West Leathers.   Both great leatherworkers.

Patrick

[KyStickbow]

Nice shooting!

[gregk]

Nice shootin' and a nice looking bow.  

[paperenginner]

Can't argue with that group at 30 yards.  I would be happy with it at 20 yards.

[stabow]

Nice shooting. This is a 20 yard group from my Hill Owl......stabow

[MT Longbow]

Looks GREAT!  that would do the trick just right.

[MT Longbow]

Do you have a pic of your Hill OWL... i really like the Osage combo..

[stabow]

Don't have very good pictures. But hears a few.....stabow

[MT Longbow]

Very NICE  , thanks for sharing!

Patrick