Miller & Shultz Longbows

[swampthing]

A question for Miller or Shultz Longbow owners.
How do these bows compare to HH Archery Longbows?
Is the extra attention to detail noticable in the shooting experience? Do the slightly {less wide} thinner/lighter limbs make for a faster bow? How about smoothness in draw and shot?
Any insight on these will be appreciated.

[Orion]

The limbs on the few Miller and Shultz bows that I've seen weren't any thinner or lighter than Hill bows.  Nor, in truth was there any greater attention to detail IMO.

[SpankyNeal]

On mine the limbs are not very different in appearance. I think the big difference is in the tapers. I don't think you will see a big difference in speed either as long as they all share the same basic limb profile i.e, backset, straight, or string follow. As far as details go, my Shultz and Miller are better in the small details of fit and finish, especially in the string grooves, but as for shooting my carbon Tembo is still my favorite! If you want a fast Hill (relatively speaking) get a Big 5 or Wesley with lamboo lams and a carbon back - you'll be amazed at the cast, and how sweet it feels at the shot (but ever so slightly stiffer on the draw)! I hope I never have to part with my Shultz, and I might sell the 68" Miller to get a 66", but that Tembo aint goin no whar!!    

Regards...Ken

[swampthing]

How about noise and "shooting" qualities? Any harshness in draw and shot with the Milllers?

[SpankyNeal]

Hill styles are no different than any other bow in that each bow is an individual i.e, not all bows of the same model will shoot, or feel, the same! Generally speaking they are all quiet, and smooth. The harshness at the shot has a lot of factors that affect it, so it varies with each bow, arrow, shooter, etc. My Miller has more thump in the hand than both my Shultz and Tembo, but it is a 68" and the others are 67" and 66" respectfully. I've found the longer bows to have a little more kick probably due to the extra weight of the limbs. However, it is also one I can shoot extremely well (accuracy) so that pretty much cancels out the little bit of additional kick, for me anyway! David builds an excellent bow and i'm sure you would be happy with anything he offers, just get it the correct length, weight, grip size and shape, and it should work for you with no problems.

Ken