HH bug got me ... Part One!

Knawbone · August 16, 2013, 09:25:00 PM

Thanks for the nice comments guys. I'm going to see if I can find a better camera and get some full draw pics and stung pics of the new bow. These pics I take with the pocket cam just don't cut it. This bow was an attempt to build a Hill bow that would throw a 50- 55 spine cedar with a 125 grn BH. My cedars are cut at 26" 1/4 for my Hill bow draw length, making my arrow weight right around 480 grn. After re-checking, the bow is right at or just over 48 lbs @ 25 1/2" which is my actual draw length. With a little adjustment of strike plate thickness this bow is shooting these arrows perfect. Once I made the strike plate adjustment, my first shot was only 1/4" off dead center of the bulls eye. It shoots straight, flat, and fast. The 65" length and poundage is a perfect match as well. Couldn't be happier with the results.

Jason and Craig really came threw on this one. I really enjoyed talking and working out what I wanted on this bow, and is usually the case, I had it in about four weeks. Again, couldn't be happier with the results. HHA gets my nod. By buying a blank, I was able to truly make this bow a taylor made custom Hill. So a big thank you go's out to Craig and Jason.

stik&string · August 16, 2013, 09:46:00 PM

I'm glad you did go with the 65" length, even though I like my new to me 66" if/when I order a new bow it'll be 65". Never gave doing a blank much thought but I love what you did with yours!

Rossco7002 · August 16, 2013, 09:53:00 PM

Nice work Dave!

Rossco7002 · August 16, 2013, 10:00:00 PM

I had a very sweet Schulz The Granpa bow once upon a time. 65 inches in length, heavy weight - boy what a nice shooter.

3Feathers · August 17, 2013, 07:31:00 AM

Nice job Knawbone Like the pigskin wrap.Good luck this fall and hope you can score with that special bow.You have the same draw as me.I will be shooting tapered cedars cut 27in with simmons tigersharks giving me a little over a 500gr. arrow.Having a bow like that will make the hunt so much more rewarding.

Timberking · August 17, 2013, 08:04:00 AM

If anyone is interested here is my Wesley special. It's 64" and was built with a touch of string follow and pulls 61 pounds at my 27 inch draw.

Green · August 17, 2013, 08:44:00 AM

Nice looking Wesley TK.

Centex · August 17, 2013, 01:40:00 PM

Green, post up some before and after pictures of your Jerry Hill. That bow came back a winner.

Cy said he is not going to play with me today because I did not bring him over to your house this morning.

Knawbone · August 17, 2013, 05:20:00 PM

Finally got another pic to load, strung pic showing the brown glass back

Knawbone · August 17, 2013, 05:44:00 PM

Knawbone · August 17, 2013, 05:51:00 PM

This ones not bad for a pocket camera

Knawbone · August 17, 2013, 05:58:00 PM

I'm really pleased with the Juiper lams,I love that reddish color.

Wannabe1 · August 17, 2013, 06:04:00 PM

That bow sure did turn out nice! Again, congrats on a great job.

Knawbone · August 17, 2013, 06:07:00 PM

I like the looks of a stitched leather grip, but I prefer the smooth feel of a glued on wrap, so that's what I did. This bow is built to hunt.

Knawbone · August 17, 2013, 06:13:00 PM

I like my old light pole too!

Knawbone · August 17, 2013, 06:27:00 PM

Hey Wannabe1, I saw that pic of your Wesley, really liked the looks of that riser, congrats on a fine bow. Those Wesleys' are top dog.

Thanks for the complement on my bow. The finish came out great, too bad it doesn't show up in the pics.

Green · August 17, 2013, 07:34:00 PM

Sorry for the delay on the Jerry Hill Before/After shots.....my good camera went on the fritz. With some coercion from Magnus, Kenny Yoder (4Runr) graciously agreed to refinish the handle/limbs, and add tip overlays to this old Wildcat so that I could shoot FF strings on her. I'm extremely pleased with Kenny's work, and hopefully these will turn out okay.

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Green · August 17, 2013, 07:35:00 PM

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Wannabe1 · August 17, 2013, 09:38:00 PM

Rob, that bow sure is a looker! Kenny did a great job on the finish and overlays. Thanks for posting up the photos. Sorry to hear about your good camera.

Linwood Hines · August 17, 2013, 11:01:00 PM

Mike - again, thank you for this - I think I told you that I found the Schulz book, but I'm still hoping to find the HH book (hint to y'all!).
I think I got the Sirocco kinda DIALED in today - it just took using properly spined arrows! and, I'll probably buy even lighter spined shafts! Wow! That bow shoots FLAT with the proper arrow!

QuoteOriginally posted by mikebiz:
Linwood, there are two books written by John Schulz. Unfortunately, they are both out of print, but can be found for sale from time to time on the web.

The first book was "Hitting 'em Like Howard Hill 1975, reprinted in 1979. There is also a video he filmed which basically follows the book as far as shooting form goes. Released on VHS tape and apparently some CD/DVD versions are floating around, but rare. Both are great resources. Thankfully, the video has been posted on youtube in four parts if you search for John Schultz. Yes spelled wrong, but that's where you'll find it.

The second book, "Straight Shooting" (2002) is more of a collection of stories about John's hunting and shooting exploits. Again another great read if you can find a copy.

I was lucky enough to find both in great condition and they are fine additions to my Howard Hill library collection.