HH BUG GOT ME - Part Three!

two4hooking · March 18, 2025, 08:36:36 AM

I dip my arrows in oil based rustoleum. Yes, Sunset Hill quiver. Also, I've gone back to B50 on my bows and I think I'll stay there after alot of experiences with low stretch strings.

two4hooking · March 22, 2025, 11:53:43 AM

Meet Sagittarius. A Ekin reworked by Nate Steen. Throwback to Swinehart black back & white belly. The deep handle is thin and squared and feels great. Quiet and fast compared to my other big five.[attachment=1][attachment=2][attachment=3][attachment=4][attachment=5]

MnFn · March 31, 2025, 11:20:41 AM

Should have it next week. Northern Mist Sprague. 66" 48@28. I know I am supposed to like string follow, but so far I like back set bows better.

I still expect my Black Widow PTF to be my numero uno, but I do enjoy shooting ASL also!

two4hooking · April 08, 2025, 12:04:47 PM

A little video I made shooting the new bow.

https://youtu.be/Eh8K9Pi34-4

Gordon Jabben · April 08, 2025, 09:42:59 PM

Nice shooting.

MnFn · April 09, 2025, 06:56:02 PM

First shooting opportunity outside of the garage. Looks like 55/60 is the arrow.
Bow is a Northern Mist Sprague 49# @ 28". It is a beauty, the straight grip is perfect at least for my hand.

jeffg · April 10, 2025, 10:22:21 AM

Northern Mist has many styles. The Sprague and the American are my favorites. The only Hill Style longbow I shoot.

Ray Lyon · April 23, 2025, 08:20:42 PM

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My new Bivouac Union Jack. Met with Jim and Georgia last week at their shop and came home with this fantastic shooting bow. Better photos to come in near future

evgb127 · April 23, 2025, 08:43:01 PM

Congrats on the new stick. That's a great looking bow.

Ray Lyon · May 13, 2025, 03:08:45 PM

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My Bivouac Union Jack longbow and Nate Steen (Sunset Hill) quiver. Got the quiver today and took it for a stroll. Beautiful fit and function. Nate knows his stuff. The Union Jack and quiver will become good friends by fall.

MnFn · May 15, 2025, 09:11:41 AM

I may have gone overboard... again.
A Ramer joined the Sprague. I really like these reverse handles for some reason. They just fit me really well, and I have a lot of arthritis in the base of my thumb and these grips do not irritate my thumbs at all.

The 49@28 Sprague is chocolate brown, and the 55@27 Ramer is that Northern Mist beautiful green.

Burnsie · May 15, 2025, 10:43:26 AM

Quote from: Ray Lyon on May 13, 2025, 03:08:45 PM
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My Bivouac Union Jack longbow and Nate Steen (Sunset Hill) quiver. Got the quiver today and took it for a stroll. Beautiful fit and function. Nate knows his stuff. The Union Jack and quiver will become good friends by fall.

I have a Hill Jack that should be ready in the next couple weeks - looking forward to it!

shick · May 16, 2025, 03:29:17 AM

Greg, like the video; Ray, very nice combo.
Shick

Burnsie · May 16, 2025, 09:42:42 PM

Quote from: MnFn on May 15, 2025, 09:11:41 AMI may have gone overboard... again.
A Ramer joined the Sprague. I really like these reverse handles for some reason. They just fit me really well, and I have a lot of arthritis in the base of my thumb and these grips do not irritate my thumbs at all.

The 49@28 Sprague is chocolate brown, and the 55@27 Ramer is that Northern Mist beautiful green.

Now you just need a Whisper

MnFn · May 31, 2025, 09:57:32 AM

No, I definitely have gone overboard on this ASL thing.
44# Shelton
49# Sprague
55# Ramer
I really enjoy shooting the Shelton and the Sprague. The jury is out about the Ramer. I think it is a little too heavy for me right now. But hopefully in time it will become more comfortable.

The one in the tube, well it had to go to a friend. A very nice bow, just not for me.

MnFn · May 31, 2025, 10:49:10 AM

I do want to learn how to shoot an ASL competently. So here I go. Reading a lot of things, like Nate Steen's Blog. Trying to put what I learn into practice.

I definitely have a long way to go, and maybe a short time to get there (as the old saying goes). But I am all in on this thing, and more importantly, I am enjoying it.

evgb127 · May 31, 2025, 07:45:35 PM

Nice sticks Gary! As for learning how to shoot an ASL, keep at it and trust the process! I watch "Hitting 'Em Like Howard Hill" by John Schulz at least once a month and learn something new every time. Hopefully, with a few more years of practice, I'll be able to hit the broad side of a barn. It's about the journey though, not the destination.

Cliftonpiore · June 01, 2025, 06:12:40 AM

Got Spin eh? Should be a decent match, as he only beat me by a few runs in our friendly. Wish we could play it at my ground, his H&F negates my strongest players.

MnFn · Reply #138 - Re: HH BUG GOT ME - Part Three!

I seem to like 45# and up. I had a chance to swap my lighter Shelton for one 3-4 pounds heavier. I hope that isn't a mistake down the road.

MnFn · Reply #139 - Re: HH BUG GOT ME - Part Three!

I did like that Shelton tho. Very nice shooting bow.

I would like to try a Northern Mist Classic. The Shelton I have on the way should be a good one too.

I had a 55# Shelton that I probably should have kept. But it felt a little long for me. It was 68" so I am splitting hairs a bit, but 66" seems about right. And a guy I knew wanted it, so I let it go. But I told him I would probably buy another.