HH bug got me ... Part One!

[Nate Steen .]

The rule for fletching height is whatever works for you....I like about 5/8" max height on fletch...some guys like 1/2",  Rik shoots little 4" long 3-fletch....whatever works.  However, there is a mantra that big, tall fletch always gives better arrow flight and that's not always true....that's what I was saying.

[Rob DiStefano]

Start with basics and general guidelines but be free to experiment.  Failures are only permanent when we don't learn from them. [/QB]

VERY well said, ray!

[Rob DiStefano]

Originally posted by sunset hill:
... However, there is a mantra that big, tall fletch always gives better arrow flight and that's not always true....that's what I was saying.

i agree 101% - bigger is not always better.

[San Paolo]

Nate,
And your answers for videos / bow order?
Marco

[Nate Steen .]

Marco,

I've been behind in bowmaking for about 7 years, backlogued sometimes as much as 2 years at a time.  I'm not taking orders until I get completely caught up and take a bowmaking sabbatical.  It's turned from a hobby into work...      I don't know why you didn't get the short clips from utube, they're there....

[San Paolo]

Nate,
Pelasse gite the correct three links for videos; when will you take new orders?
Marco

[Nate Steen .]

I don't have a time in mind for the bowmaking....

[bulldog18]

The bug bit me again with a 68 inch 46@28 Robin Hood.

[Rik]

Nate, I have just one word to say to you regarding your "Bowhunting Sabbatical."

A U S  T R A L I A

I know you can already hear the didgeridoo calling your name. . .

post images no wider than 640, please

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z112/pritisinha76/Australia/Jasonspics075-1.jpg

[Ben Maher]

I'm with Rik .... Nate ... its calling .....

No Bowquivers allowed ..... lol

[Blueridge]

Nice bow Bulldog, those Robin Hoods sure look good. How does she shoot for you?
Down-Under looks  like a great time.

[Ben Maher]

Blueridge ,
My Robin Hood is one sweet shooting beautiful bow . So much so that I am considering getting Craig to make me another just in case anything ever happened to my No 13 ...
Beautiful bows ... especially to a guy like me who idolises Robin Hood and has a hankering for Hill bows!

[Blueridge]

I feel that way about my Redman . Of course my Wesley and Big 5 are no slouches either. I do like the looks of that Robin though. I might need one more!!!

[bulldog18]

Blueridge, My other Hills have the locator grip and this one is straight. Didn't know how I was going to get along with it or not. But it was less than ten shots I was shoting very well with it.

[Nate Steen .]

Rik and Ben,

I've had a hankering to hunt Oz since I first watched "Man from Snowy River" in the 80s and wondered what it'd be like roaming those hills with my longbow...

I wonder how I can write off a trip like that....

back to Hill bows.....

any more guys with the Bug itch that has to be scratched?

[Mudd]

Wahoo!!! The sun is shining for a change this morning!!!!!

I just had to get outside and shoot.

I hadn't shot this one for over a week so I decided to give it some exercise.

I'm not sure if I've ever shown this one off before? If I did there isn't any photo graphical evidence in my files to prove it.

My wesley... 70" and 58@31




God bless,Mudd

PS: I will be continuing to pray for those who are still being blasted by the storms.

[Randy Koleno]

I'm feeling something coming on. I keep feeling  a 64" Cheetah, mid 40's poundage, a black, laced, locator grip, antler tip overlays with a possible deer silver inlay.

I'm shooting a 66" Cheetah now and it's a little long for me. I'm fine with a tucked in tee-shirt but with a sweatshirt the string gets in my clothes just often enough that it gets me thinking about it. I draw 27' and the 64" size seems to be on the short edge of what is recommended by most people.

I guess I'll just treat the symptoms until I can convince myself that it will be alright and  "just do it"

[Rob DiStefano]

randy, with a 27" draw length, 66" or 68" would be best, imho.  64" for a hill style american flat longbow is gonna be too short - unless you like the feel of stacking limbs.      a 66" tembo with caramelized string follow limbs and a slight locator grip would be right up yer alley.  :D

[Blueridge]

Bulldog, my Wesley and Big 5 are dished grips but I ordered my Redman with the full grip,it fits real nice . If I get another Hill it will have the full grip.

[Ray_G]

Roy,

Good photos and I am glad to hear you can put the Ark back in the garage.

I see Mr. Wilson even made it out to watch you shoot.  He looks good sporting that RH cover.