HH BUG GOT ME - Part Two!

Sam McMichael · December 22, 2019, 05:46:59 PM

My current favorite is my Northern Mist Shelton. 68" and draws 53# at 28" draw. It is yew with a brown back and clear belly. The riser is Brazilian Rosewood. IMHO, it is a very beautiful bow. My 2nd favorite id my HHA Wesley Special, which is 68" long and draws 65# at 28". Glossy black glass on back and belly, and the riser is black Ebony. The leather grip is Burgundy. My third favorite is my HHA 68" Cheetah. It is 55# at 28" draw. Juniper makes beautiful limbs. All are very handsome bows and shoot well for me.

Overspined · December 22, 2019, 05:51:59 PM

Quote from: Tradcat on December 22, 2019, 01:23:14 PM
How do you like the straight grip over a slightly dished option?

Straight grips for me too. Dished caused my hand to collapse funny into the dish, straight is super easy to grip and rip, there isn't any fussing with hand positioning and isn't as prone to torque if you don't squeeze it as other grips. I also like a thinned belly of the grip, to teardrop shape. Not knife like but not really rounded.

Tradcat · December 22, 2019, 07:26:26 PM

I had a straight grip on one of my longbows that was shaped like a teardrop but the edge was sharp and kinda hurt the base of my thumb and palm. I think I'd be willing to try a straight grip again IF the edge in my palm was squared off flat about 1/4" including the leather wrap. Any thoughts?

jsweka · December 24, 2019, 10:32:15 AM

Merry Christmas to me!
I just finished building this bow for myself and I think I reached the pinnacle of bowyer hobby with this one. I've been wanting a white glass bellied ASL for some time now just because I think it looks really classy. And I'm very pleased how this one turned out.
68", 57#@28", curly ash riser, brown back, white belly, and actionboo cores.
Hopefully I can kill a bear with it in June at Bear Quest.

Tradcat · December 24, 2019, 03:01:28 PM

Great looking bow there

evgb127 · December 24, 2019, 04:08:49 PM

Wow John. That bow is a beaut! It looks like it has lots of mojo for Bear Quest. Great work.

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Deno · December 24, 2019, 04:31:15 PM

That's very classy...nice craftsmanship

Deno

Sam McMichael · December 24, 2019, 05:25:26 PM

I am comfortable with both the straight and the slightly dished grip. If pressed hard, I would probably select a rather small slightly dished grip. That just seems to best fit my small hands.

Tradcat · January 18, 2020, 03:00:01 PM

Has anyone shot an ASL grip, either straight or slightly dished, where the rear side of the grip (held in your palm) is slightly flattened? If so, please give me your thoughts. Thank y'all

evgb127 · January 18, 2020, 03:06:47 PM

I own two ASL's with the "flattened" back. Both are a pleasure to shoot but not my favorite. Some people call them the "Swinehart" grip because allegedly that is how he built his bows. The owner of Jet Archery (who makes a great ASL) swears by them. That said, it's all a matter of personal preference.

Here's a picture for reference:

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Tradcat · January 18, 2020, 08:04:29 PM

Thank you evgb127! What is your favorite grip then?

evgb127 · January 19, 2020, 10:14:24 AM

My personal favorite is a deep and narrow straight grip. I find I'm less inclined to torque with that style grip. I know some people prefer more of a rounded broom handle style, but it doesn't work as well for me. To each their own.

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Tradcat · January 19, 2020, 03:15:58 PM

How deep is your grip ?

WESTBROOK · January 19, 2020, 03:56:24 PM

Quote from: Tradcat on December 21, 2019, 12:18:18 PM
Hey gang, tell me what your all time favorite ASL bow is and include the bow specs and wood choices too. Thanks ! Tradcat

I have 6 NM bows, 3 classic, 2 sheltons and a superior. they all have high points, no real favorite. Grips have slight dish, 1 straight, 2 locator....dont matter much..they all shoot great!

But if I have to choose....70" Classic 58 @ 29" Elm limbs w/green glass. Dished grip 2 1/4" deep

Steves Elm limbs are awesome!

Tradcat · January 19, 2020, 05:01:26 PM

Wow!! That's quite a collection Westbrook! Is the dished grip slightly "flattened" on the palm side?

evgb127 · January 19, 2020, 05:08:40 PM

Quote from: Tradcat on January 19, 2020, 03:15:58 PM
How deep is your grip ?

Approximately 2" deep.

Had some fun with it tonight on the chip shot range.

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Tradcat · January 19, 2020, 05:25:25 PM

Is that a sunset hill?

WESTBROOK · January 19, 2020, 06:58:30 PM

Quote from: Tradcat on January 19, 2020, 05:01:26 PM
Wow!! That's quite a collection Westbrook! Is the dished grip slightly "flattened" on the palm side?

nope, slender in the back but rounded & not sharp...my hand wont tolerate those sharp wedge grips either.

used to have a bunch of pics till photobucket went off the deep end!

Vesty · January 19, 2020, 07:18:36 PM

I personally prefer Steve's straight grip. It rests in my hand perfectly.

Tradcat · January 19, 2020, 07:49:34 PM

I'm on Steve's build list and can't decide between straight or slightly dished?