HH BUG GOT ME - Part Two!

elkhunter45 · May 30, 2021, 01:40:54 PM

Here is a pic of it showing the braced profile. This thing is fun to shoot!

Terry Green · May 30, 2021, 01:52:42 PM

Rob DiStefano..... creator of the "Nanner Shield". Nice!

Alistair · June 02, 2021, 09:04:43 AM

Hi everyone. Just picked up this Jerry Hill Elite+ second hand. They're pretty rare this side of the pond. Put a handful of shots through it un-tuned and i love the feel of it. I might be an asl convert! Can anyone tell me whether i can use a ff string or am i best with b50?

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Alistair · June 02, 2021, 09:07:04 AM

Sorry, pic problems...

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Alistair · June 02, 2021, 09:08:38 AM

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evgb127 · June 02, 2021, 09:44:26 AM

Congratulations on the new bow. To answer your question, your bow should be able to use a fast flight string but you will want to pad the loops. Also, if you use a fast flight string you will likely need to adjust your arrow spine up 5 pounds.

Overspined · June 03, 2021, 10:00:48 PM

I wouldn't likely use a FF. I'd use b 50 family Flemish and still pad a bit. It's not that you can't, but there's no wedge or overlay and the second an arrow nock breaks upon release the dry fire could tear into the limb. Padding might help as suggested, but is it worth the risk? Your call. Glass doesn't stand up well to a FF dry fire. My opinion.

Alistair · June 04, 2021, 03:47:55 AM

Thanks for the advice guys

I got a rough tune done yesterday and i was pleasantly surprised by how fast it is even with the b50 string that came with it. Being used to ILF recurves I was expecting it to be pretty slow but even at 9gpp and a string like a tow-rope it was plenty fast enough for it's purpose. I can see why you all like them so much. There's something about the looks and simplicity of them that is just FUN.

Wilderlife · June 04, 2021, 07:44:27 AM

I took this picture while shooting groups a few days ago.

Wilderlife · June 05, 2021, 06:42:44 PM

Another good frost here this morning so I went and shot some arrows with my new longbow.

Tim Reese · June 06, 2021, 05:31:18 AM

Cool pic ^^^

ron w · June 06, 2021, 04:17:27 PM

Went to the Hill shoot in Alabama this weekend. Talked to Steve Turay and Mr. Belcher at Bivouac Bows . That Union Jack longbow looks real nice !!

Petrichor · June 06, 2021, 06:30:03 PM

Been wanting an HH for years but my draw is short. Hopefully soon. Been watching this thread for a long time. The D shape calls me by name.

Overspined · June 06, 2021, 07:39:40 PM

How short? Just match the bow to you, my kids have been shooting hill style since they were 3 and I'd never want to get in front of either one of them

Petrichor · June 06, 2021, 08:14:26 PM

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Wilderlife · June 06, 2021, 08:54:58 PM

Quote from: Petrichor on June 06, 2021, 06:30:03 PM
Been wanting an HH for years but my draw is short. Hopefully soon. Been watching this thread for a long time. The D shape calls me by name.

As has been said, just match the bow to you. I got mine custom made for me by a bowyer here in Aus. It's 65# @ 26.5 inches, which is my draw length with a bow of this style, and it's only 66 inches long. It's also been tillered for three-under and to be efficient with heavy arrows.

It all comes down to the bowyer but I honestly wouldn't let having a shorter draw stop you from getting into this style of bow.

Petrichor · June 06, 2021, 09:09:13 PM

Alright!!

Petrichor · June 07, 2021, 07:14:01 PM

Point taken.

mike g · June 08, 2021, 11:26:34 AM

Basically if a bow is made to your specks, Draw length dose not matter....

Orion · June 08, 2021, 12:06:28 PM

Petri: If you're going to have a HH made for you ask Craig for his recommendation on bow length. With a 26-inch draw, I expect a 66-inch bow would work quite well for you, but a 68-inch bow that pulls what you want it to at 26 inches would also work nicely.