HH BUG GOT ME - Part Two!

[Green]

Gonna need some 2XL's as well OE.

I don't think those shirts should be free.  My wife had the grand idea of putting the buck that I was after last year and my Morningstar on a shirt.  That buck found out about her plans and stayed well enough away from me so I couldn't shoot.

[Green]

I fully intend to pay for the shirts.  Proud to wear 'em.

[JDBerry]

I ordered 40 shirts, 30 short sleeve, 10 long sleeve. Colors, black or dark green. size, L, XL, XXL. They are 50/50 cotton-polyester, they said they will not shrink when washed.if you need different size, let me know.  ..OE

PS They are not a cheap made tee-shirt.

[bsv]

OE,I'm in for one of each.green in short sleeve,black in long sleeve,xl in both.Thanks Burt


pm sent

[4dogs]

I would really like a couple of these. Do we just mention what we would like here or call? Thanks JD     Need a XXL Black long sleeve and a  XXL green short sleeve.

I will buy one of each in green xxl. Lets us know when they are ready.

[Green]

Put me down for one black, one green....both short sleeve. 2XL please.

[Mirkwood Archer]

Hello. I am in the midst of this HH bug epidemic. I had the privilege of shooting a friend's Hill Longbow about year ago and have been saving for my own. I am looking for a deep and narrow limbed flatbow with a dished handle. I want the most reliable and durable bow for around $450 - $600. I'm looking at: Howard Hill Archery- Longows,  Seven Lakes' Carolina Night, and J.K. Chastain's Wapiti Yellowstone. Any advice or suggestions you would give will be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much.

First post and you planted on the Hill thread, welcome.  You probably already know about possible draw length reduction when shooting Hill style ala, 'Hitting 'em like Howard Hill' via you tube.  There is a pretty good selection on the in stock bows on Hill link up top. Most of them are straight grips, but I bet they can dish those easy enough. They also have the other stuff that goes with it, as I am sure you know.  If you want one quick enough to be ready by deer season it is the way to go.

[JDBerry]

Welcome Mirkwood, X2 on what pavan just said.

 ETA with shirts, 2 weeks.  ..OE

[CHENRYIV]

Outstanding James!!  Can't wait to get them.

[Rock 'N Bow]

I got bitten bad this week. My son and I just came back from Denton Hill, by not without acquiring a Howard Hill Big Five. I was originally looking for any lefty recurve for my limited budget, but could only find a 75#@30 longbow. I took a chance on a bargain and I couldn't be happier. After a couple shots to get used to drawing it back, I was stacking arrows at 20 yards. I don't know why I waited so long!

[Mirkwood Archer]

Thanks Pavan.Since this is my first Hill Longbow I will practice for a season or two to get myself acquainted with the different style. Want to ensure a clean hunt whenever the time comes. Thanks again.

One note about about mixing styles, there is a muscle memory that goes into all of this.  Certainly, everyone has variations for shooting longbows. Some styles will produce tighter groups and may be more accurate at static targets, the Hill style as filmed by John Schulz will, in my experience, provide one with a more versatile set of tools, and then there is many who blend different little things into their form that work for them.  I have had guys shooting accurate enough to trust themselves to hunt in just a few days.  I always suggested go out and take a few shots at squirrels to get the feel of shooting at something alive, it is different than at a target.  Then I get the call, "How do you clean these things."  If you follow a program and stick to it, Mirk, I would bet you would be ready by deer season with time to spare.  A one way commitment will get it done. Four parts total.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4kIpsoi6oY

[Mirkwood Archer]

Thanks Pavan. I remember watching that video when researching David Miller's Old Tom. Very useful video.

[centaur]

OE, 1 of each color short sleeve for me, size L. I'll PM for how much to send you. Thanks!  

[TexasKing]

Proud to wear it!
I have to be on this list for  2-XL's for Jake and I, short sleeve  of any color.
Please PM on how much to send
thanks!

I will need one for my Morningstar and I will need to have a second one in reserve for my yew Vixen that is coming.  I am being very patient, but I am thinking that maybe it should be a 53 pounder so it will shoot all of the arrows that I have in my stash like my Morningstar.  James declared that I won't have much use for my Morningstar after I get that yew Vixen and I am the only lefty/righty in the family, but as long as its matching shirt holds up, I will shoot it.

I had a couple of young guys that shoot wheels stop by.  They were one first year newbie and one three year newbie.  The three year has trail cameras, many stands and private land that I couldn't get on. They are interested in trad archery.  I will not let them shoot their cps in my yard.  That point at the sky draw is not safe in town and they cannot pull their bows without doing that.  Their friend wounded the 12 pointer that I was hunting last year, it is still alive but limping.  The typical miss, the deer less than 15 yards out, he couldn't get his peep sight and his bow sight to line up and took a best guess instinctive shot and hit the high shoulder.  I demonstrated how easy that shot would be with a longbow.  The one year got it, the three year did not.  I sent them off to watch the Schulz and Hill you tubes.  One striking thing, they shoot 70 pound cps, the bigger of the two has a shoulder width that is five inches less than me.  Neither one can draw without pointing up at the sky first.  If they come back, my wife says, my charge for teaching them is going to be get us on that private track before any shooting lessons begin and no free bows and arrows.