HH bug got me ... Part One!

[ChrisM]

If i see it,say a broadhead monted wrong or a piece of grass on a judo, i might as well let down because i wont be close.   Any distraction from the center of the center and i blow it.

[Rob DiStefano]

i make all my arrows so that at 29" of draw the wensel woodsman broadhead will touch my pointer finger = instant draw check.  this works for me and all shelf cut bows.  

i see the arrow in my peripheral vision during the draw to decide and set the trajectory, but then i focus only on the spot, totally disregard the arrow, and release when the back tension is set.

[Aussie Stickbow Hunter]

I don't feel the arra at all.

Jeff

[Overspined]

For arrows IMO:
Easiest to tune and shoot from a hill bow-aluminum
Next woodies, and the quietest
Last carbons
This is assuming bear shaft tuning with available shafts(at local shop for me).

I know carbons are straight, but I find them to take the most tinkering BY FAR!!

I don't know about others, but when tuning broadheads, I can change my arrow flight and impact by a couple inches at the target by shortening woodies by 1/4-1/2" at a time. I don't know what that translates to in spine change but I would say that they are pretty responsive to minor spine changes. I shoot grizzly profile heads.

If you can avoid shooting 3 under, you will have a more pleasant shooting experience. If you can't, fur silencers can help dampen that buzz.

Good luck

[Nate Steen .]

Swampthing....

who made that bow...looks like a student of Schulz'

[RLA]

I got my new to me David Miller ol Tom today, came about an hour before I had to head out for work. I did put a few arrows through her. I like it! I like it alot, smooth & stable! The string that came on it didn't have any string silencers & I see no need to add any.
Pic's coming soon, pretty bow no doubt!

[Ben Maher]

Giddyup RLA ... One of the sweetest bow around. I love my yew lam Ol' Tom.

[dragonheart]

Originally posted by Rob DiStefano:
i make all my arrows so that at 29" of draw the wensel woodsman broadhead will touch my pointer finger = instant draw check.  this works for me and all shelf cut bows.  

i see the arrow in my peripheral vision during the draw to decide and set the trajectory, but then i focus only on the spot, totally disregard the arrow, and release when the back tension is set.

When the back of the broadhead touches your finger do you use that like a "clicker" to signal the release?

[Rob DiStefano]

Originally posted by dragonheart:
 

Originally posted by Rob DiStefano:
i make all my arrows so that at 29" of draw the wensel woodsman broadhead will touch my pointer finger = instant draw check.  this works for me and all shelf cut bows.  

i see the arrow in my peripheral vision during the draw to decide and set the trajectory, but then i focus only on the spot, totally disregard the arrow, and release when the back tension is set.

When the back of the broadhead touches your finger do you use that like a "clicker" to signal the release? [/b]

no, never!  it's just a draw check and not a trigger release - that's for the target boyz.  :D

[tradlongbow]

Swampthing-

Very nice bow.

Darren

[swampthing]

That's a Miller Split Bamboo.

[swampthing]

Look at those lines.
 
14-strands of Dacron.
   
Classic looks in good light.
   

[Looper]

It's hideous. Send it to me and I'll dispose of it for you.


Just kidding.  That's a stunning bow.  How long was the wait for it?

[swampthing]

I think about 20+ weeks.

[Red Tailed Hawk]

Guys ive been following along with this thread for quite some time and am starting to feel the fever for a hill bow.
What length bow do you figure would be smooth for a 31.5" draw?

[Rob DiStefano]

Originally posted by Red Tailed Hawk:
Guys ive been following along with this thread for quite some time and am starting to feel the fever for a hill bow.
What length bow do you figure would be smooth for a 31.5" draw?

72", minimum

[Red Tailed Hawk]

Will craig custom make one over 70". It only shows up to 70" on the website, guess i should give a call.

[Rob DiStefano]

Originally posted by Red Tailed Hawk:
Will craig custom make one over 70". It only shows up to 70" on the website, guess i should give a call.

yes and yes.  

[JCJ]

Originally posted by Red Tailed Hawk:
Guys ive been following along with this thread for quite some time and am starting to feel the fever for a hill bow.
What length bow do you figure would be smooth for a 31.5" draw?

I have a 31" draw. I find 68"-70" bows to be best for my draw. The nicest one I've shot so far has been a David Miller "Old Tom". It was 68". I have hunted and killed game with a 66" bow and although they stack a bit at the end of the draw I never noticed it when concentrating on the shot.

[Ron Roehrick]

Swampthing, I have a Hawk Special coming from David Miller in about two weeks that should look very similar to that beauty, I am anxious to see the difference with the concave convex limb design over a regular split-bamboo model. It will have Tonkin bamboo on the belly.