HH bug got me ... Part One!

swampthing · August 31, 2011, 08:26:00 PM

Mudd, you got some albino beavers making nests on your string!

swampthing · August 31, 2011, 08:29:00 PM

Nate Steen . · August 31, 2011, 11:25:00 PM

Mudd,

congrats on your success!

August 31, 2011, 11:49:00 PM

Stan I shot a 140 pound doe at 18 yards with a Hill that was 37 at 26.5". I used a a wood shaft and a 140 Hill broadhead that was sharpened with several tools on a dremel. I found the arrow was in the next corn row from the hit, the doe ran 80 yards and dropped. I have a ruptured disc right now in my back below anything that has to do with shooting. It only hurts when I move wrong and only hurts when I shoot if I jolt myself after the release, but when it hurts it takes my legs out from under me from the pain. If I get to hunt this year it will be with an inch shortened draw 25" or so and probably will not have much more power than I did with the 37 pounder. My wife has shot a number of good whitetails with bows under 40 pounds at her draw 26.5", although they were recurves and a NAT from Lost Creek.

Benny Nganabbarru · September 01, 2011, 02:41:00 AM

Mudd, great hunting, Sir!

David Mitchell · September 01, 2011, 03:18:00 PM

Hey, Mudd, how do you cook that rascal to make it palatable?

Got2strum · September 02, 2011, 06:42:00 AM

I may have an opportunity to make a deal on a new to me Hill bow. It is a take down with the larger sleeve due to the draw weight. Could someone help me out with the diameter of the grip on the larger sleeve ? I've never shot one of the take downs. Thanks in advance for any info guys.

Benny Nganabbarru · September 02, 2011, 06:45:00 AM

You can cook anything in a slow-cooker.

Hey, Will, can't help you, but good to see you getting another Hill! Do you still have your assortment of heavy Hills?

Got2strum · September 02, 2011, 07:11:00 AM

Hey Ben, I've still got the heavy weight John Strunk. Of the Hill styles I've had, the one I liked the most was a 68" Big Five that was 73@27. It was just a standard Big Five with no extras and probably 83# at my draw. It felt very comfortable to me though and was very smooth drawing. I had it and another Hill listed a while back and had planned to keep whichever didn't sell first. Well I had two guys interested in each at the same time and ended up letting both go. The bow I am hoping to work a deal on is 70" and should be 80#+ at my draw. Hopefully it would be even more smooth and quiet with the extra length. I'm just wondering if I'll like the extra circumference of the take down grip.

Dodger · September 02, 2011, 07:15:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by Got2strum:
I may have an opportunity to make a deal on a new to me Hill bow. It is a take down with the larger sleeve due to the draw weight. Could someone help me out with the diameter of the grip on the larger sleeve ? I've never shot one of the take downs. Thanks in advance for any info guys.

Perhaps this may be of some help.
http://www.3riversarchery.com/Product.asp?c=49&s=82&p=0&i=4461X

Benny Nganabbarru · September 02, 2011, 07:19:00 AM

Yep, I'm sold on the 70" Hills, and my draw isn't as long as some. I think only 29" or so.

arrow flynn · September 03, 2011, 06:55:00 PM

my shoulders are tight from yrs of roofing abbuse i did hunt for a few days w a back quiver but when it slides down my shoulder man it just dont work i see mudd has his tightened up where it works but then going thru thick **** ya cant move it under your arm too good if the quiver stayed behind my rt ear and it was loose enough to move it would be great who makes a quiver that will work for me?

Benny Nganabbarru · September 03, 2011, 07:27:00 PM

Flynn: Mike G is a sponsor. He's made quite a few for the traditional bowhunting crew here in Katherine. We swear by his back quivers.

Ben Maher · September 03, 2011, 07:37:00 PM

Will, I prefer the larger handle sleeve . I am not at home so can't measure it for you but can definitely say the larger is better for me than the smaller sleeve.

Dodger · September 03, 2011, 11:06:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Ben Kleinig:
Flynn: Mike G is a sponsor. He's made quite a few for the traditional bowhunting crew here in Katherine. We swear by his back quivers.

Ben,
Is Mike G the Mike of Mikes Archery Leather? If so, which of his back quivers are you using?
Thanks.

Benny Nganabbarru · September 03, 2011, 11:14:00 PM

Dodger, I have used his 1950s-style version and his really big version. Both are fine.

Dodger · September 04, 2011, 03:30:00 AM

Thanks mate.

JCJ · September 04, 2011, 02:50:00 PM

I took a break from some yard work and strung up the bow and took six shots from different angles and different distances. without warming up. I am ready for deer season which opens in two weeks.

12 paces:

18 paces:

25 paces:

This is why I like the Hill style bow!

Got2strum · September 04, 2011, 03:52:00 PM

Thanks Ben. If I can make the deal I'll probably give it a go. I've never even seen one of the take down Hills in person. I'm not too wild about the high gloss finish for a hunting bow but I guess I'll figure something out. I'll be sure and post pics up here if I get it.

arrow flynn · September 04, 2011, 05:18:00 PM

Tried this link http://youtube/vhLmSbgERt0 but all I got was "this video is private" Is there another link? Thanks, Bob