HH bug got me ... Part One!

rushlush · May 08, 2013, 01:51:00 PM

Great pics two!

3Feathers · May 08, 2013, 04:40:00 PM

Awsome picture thanks for sharing.........

Pokerdaddy · May 10, 2013, 12:24:00 PM

Finally got my first Hill style bow! A Northern Mist Classic that I bought from member sticksnstones. Bow is 68" 54@28. Clear glass back and belly over boo, not sure of riser wood. Grip has a slight locator, very slight. I love calf hair for a rest material and Thom (sticksnstones) had put some on this one as well...I like it a lot. Also, this grip is slightly smaller than the standard straight grip.

I had shot this bow last weekend at our MLA Spring Shoot, and liked it so much I was going to order a Classic with the same length and weight, but tempered boo beneath clear glass with rosewood riser. Well, I thought I had better pick this one up also! The price was right and she's just a pleasure to shoot. I learned some time ago, if you find a bow that fits you really well, don't just order one like it, BUY THAT BOW!

I can't wait to get Northern Mist bows number 2, 3, and .....

akbowbender · May 10, 2013, 03:29:00 PM

Very nice, Andrew. I've been wondering when you would give a Hill style bow a try. Enjoy!

Mudd · May 10, 2013, 04:09:00 PM

New-to-me Miller "Hawk" 66" 47@28

Just click to watch

God bless,Mudd

Brianlocal3 · May 10, 2013, 08:01:00 PM

Nice bow Mudd!

Here are some shots from today. The pink arrows are Doug fir and I shoot split finger with them , the yellow fletch are CX 90s and I shoot carbons 3U. Exact same bow, and everything I'm weird but shooting woodies I feel I need to shoot split. This is one of my 6 arrow rounds. I shoot one carbon and one woodies and alternate.

I mised a little low left with the CX on the ball.

Brianlocal3 · May 10, 2013, 08:03:00 PM

Shooting the Vixen as usuall. This bow was built with majic in it I believe. The Morningstar and Misty dawn are great but the vixen has stolen my heart.
Shots were from 20-22yds

Mudd · May 10, 2013, 08:11:00 PM

I was talking on the phone(speaker on)with Tony and trying to demonstrate to him just how quiet "The Hawk" is when my second arrow created quite a ruckus....lol

I hate it when this happens especially when the 1st arrow isn't inside the ring where it's supposed to be.

One more added to the memorial.

God bless,Mudd

PS: The arrow memorial continues to grow.

Mike Mongelli · May 10, 2013, 09:19:00 PM

Nice bow Mr. Mudd! Looks like y'all are getting along just fine.

Ron Roehrick · May 10, 2013, 11:00:00 PM

Mudd those Miller Hawks are really sweet you will love it. I have the same bow that's 66" and 48lbs at 26" its one of my favorites. I am partial to Miller longbows I have four with another on the way soon.

longerbow · May 10, 2013, 11:08:00 PM

Now you have ANOTHER new toy for me to see/fondle, Mudd. I'll make it a point to get there soon, brother.

Overspined · May 11, 2013, 09:26:00 AM

I'm disappointed MUDD, I used to see your bows up on the classifieds a week after you got them, it's been slim pickins lately!

Mudd · May 11, 2013, 10:52:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by Overspined:
I'm disappointed MUDD, I used to see your bows up on the classifieds a week after you got them, it's been slim pickins lately!

I am thinking of doing some thinning of the herd to make room for some others on my "follow your dream" journey but nothing is going up until St Jude auction is behind us. I wouldn't want to give cause to anyone not having money on hand to bid high and often for the children.

God bless,Mudd

Pokerdaddy · May 11, 2013, 11:34:00 PM

Well, been playing around with my new/used Northern Mist Classic. Again, she's 68" 54@28. So far she likes GT 3555's 29" with 300 up front, and 2016's 29" with 250 up front. Both weighing in right about 600 grains. So far, I've settled on a brace height of 6 5/8". Anyone with a Hill style bow of similar specs, are your setups similar?

I'm loving this bow. I have been struggling with some intense pain in my string shoulder for some time, and today the pain abated long enough for me to spend some time with this bow.

This is my first Hill style bow. It has a locator grip. I have never owned a straight grip, was always leery of them, as they looked awkward, coming from my locator/recurve grip background. BUT, I'm finding I miss that material removed for the locator grip. It's hard to convey, but my hand feels like it wants a straight grip...just putting my hand in a position to mimic a straight grip seems natural, if that makes sense.

I think I'll pick up another NM Classic, but with a straight grip and about 45-48#. This 54# is kinda kicking my chronic shoulder pain's butt.

Again, here she is

Ralphie · May 12, 2013, 02:05:00 AM

Mudd,

Glad "Slim Girl" is loved !

Ralph

bicster · May 12, 2013, 06:42:00 AM

My HH bows seem to like arrows spined at the same weight as my bow weight. That set up is what I have always got the perfect paper tear from. I have tried stiffer and weaker but I always go back to the same spine.

Rossco7002 · May 12, 2013, 07:53:00 AM

I thought Mudd's new bow looked familiar Ralphie, how come you chose to part ways with her?

3arrows · May 12, 2013, 01:36:00 PM

Question,is a Howard Hill left hand recurve bow rare? Asked on collectors and got no reply.Thanks

David Mitchell · May 12, 2013, 02:34:00 PM

Must be, I have never seen one and I've been around a while. :rolleyes: Left handed bows of any sort can be pretty scarce.

sticksnstones · May 12, 2013, 02:50:00 PM

Hey Andrew,
Sorry I've been too busy hunting to check in here much lately. I think you are in the zone with the arrows and brace height. I drew that bow longer so I used a little heavier setups; CE250s with 325 total up front, and 2117s with 210 up front.

I sure hope your muscles and shoulders settle into the draw weight, if not you can order a new one from Steve or ask him to reduce this one. It might come down into the top of your zone if he can do it.
Thom