HH BUG GOT ME! - Part Four!

Tim Reese · February 15, 2026, 03:44:28 PM

The American is the newest one. Got it last year but never set it up till today finally. So far so good. It's very smooth. I think I prefer it over the Shelton. At the end of the draw the American feels a lot better to me. The Shelton feels like it hits a wall. But could be its 68" and the Shelton is 66"

Burnsie · March 15, 2026, 12:54:14 PM

I've went down the ASL rabbit hole. I've accumulated these over the past year or two.
From left to right:
Louis Armbruster - Grevy Zebra
Howard Hill - Big 5
Bivouac - Hill Jack
Mahantango - Redtail
Mike Nelson - Dark Shadow
Northern Mist - Shelton

Burnsie · March 15, 2026, 12:57:17 PM

A few more pics.
The Armbruster and Howard Hill are heavy bows - all the others are 45-50 lbs.

DEggs917 · Reply #43 - Re: HH BUG GOT ME! - Part Four!

What's the specs and details on that NM Shelton Burnsie?! Good looking stick!

Burnsie · Reply #44 - Re: HH BUG GOT ME! - Part Four!

Quote from: DEggs917 on Today at 01:02:06 AMWhat's the specs and details on that NM Shelton Burnsie?! Good looking stick!

Don,
The Shelton is 68", 50# @ 28". Bamboo lams, black glass back and belly, black diamondwood handle, black leather handle.
She's sleek and slender.

djohnson · Reply #45 - Re: HH BUG GOT ME! - Part Four!

Troy, what are your specs and thoughts on your Redtail?

Burnsie · Reply #46 - Re: HH BUG GOT ME! - Part Four!

Quote from: djohnson on Today at 08:27:26 AMTroy, what are your specs and thoughts on your Redtail?

Darren,
I picked up the Redtail used a couple months ago in the middle of winter. I've honestly only taken a few close up shots into a bag target in the basement. It is a well built bow though, fit and finish is very nice.
Handle appears to be made from Bacote? 68", 46# @ 27", Cherry lams, Green glass back, caramel glass belly. I like it, hope to shoot it more soon.

DEggs917 · Reply #47 - Re: HH BUG GOT ME! - Part Four!

Quote from: Burnsie on Today at 07:36:16 AM
Quote from: DEggs917 on Today at 01:02:06 AMWhat's the specs and details on that NM Shelton Burnsie?! Good looking stick!

Don,
The Shelton is 68", 50# @ 28". Bamboo lams, black glass back and belly, black diamondwood handle, black leather handle.
She's sleek and slender.

Thanks for the extra pics!! Love the bow sir! I have a NM Ramer and cannot believe how quiet and soft shooting it is! The Shelton is definitely on my wish list! Got a HH Redman a week ago and am really loving it with the standard hill grip! Curious how the Shelton would compare?!