HH BUG GOT ME - Part Two!

Orion · March 09, 2023, 08:25:36 PM

Nice bows, Brandon. A fella could have worse diseases.

strigif0rm3s · March 09, 2023, 08:44:33 PM

Quote from: Orion on March 09, 2023, 08:25:36 PM
Nice bows, Brandon. A fella could have worse diseases.

You got that right Jerry! Haha.
Thanks. Maybe I'll see you Saturday at the trad shoot.

Vroomvroom · March 10, 2023, 03:29:59 AM

Question to the asl owners. Do these longbows feel smoth
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strigif0rm3s · March 10, 2023, 08:08:52 AM

Quote from: Vroomvroom on March 10, 2023, 03:29:59 AM
Question to the asl owners. Do these longbows feel smoth
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I think so. Very much. I wouldn't shoot them if they weren't.

Vroomvroom · March 10, 2023, 09:59:19 AM

Sorry. I didn't realize my post even went, I didn't finish it before I left. I've been looking at a thunderchild from big Jim. One day I'll get one. I would love to try one with the extremes of that short r/d design but I'd love to try a traditional asl, for its long stature, I'm assuming a smooth draw. Traditional D shape. And also it's physical size also. I need several bows. Lol. A short and long one in each style, from asl's , longbows, to recurves. One thing I don't like as much is the more manufactured look. Just aesthetics really. I Wish big Jim would try to use his woods and wood grain patterns, veneers, and make an asl.

I wouldn't care if there's a slight loss in performance so I'd get one a few inches longer than recommended for my 5'9". I hear string follow might make it a little smoother upon release. What are some of the more popular makers of these bows. I been reading northern mist and HH. Any others?

bucknut · March 10, 2023, 04:36:12 PM

They are as quiet as a mouse fart. I really like the string follow or dead even (no backset). There are several really good options out there. (J D Berry, Miller, Benoit, Mcbroom) just to name a few. I would buy a good used one to see if it is what you like. However, if you like it you will end up with a wall full of them. The ones you mentioned are probably the most common.

Vroomvroom · March 10, 2023, 04:41:07 PM

You really notice the string follow design in softness upon shot? Yes, you're probably correct. I'm new to this site. I should of looked at some used

bucknut · March 10, 2023, 06:49:40 PM

No, I wouldn't say softness. I would say the draw starts off easy and gets up to draw weight at a quick rate. They say string follow lets the bow find its resting spot in your hand under less pressure. I'm truthfully not good enough to know the difference. But i do know they are damn quiet.

Vroomvroom · March 10, 2023, 07:14:33 PM

Yes. I'd like to try a 40 lb. I shoot a 55 lb savannah. I haven't picked bow up in few years. Just been too busy but I love it. Wish I had a lighter one though. 55 lbs I'm not anchoring nice and steady etc. maybe after a bit more use again. But I didn't want to spend all that money when I got it and not hunt moose with it. We can hunt moose here with 45 lb. But I thought I should have a little heavier. Anything below 45 lbs is strictly rabbits, squirrel, ptarmigan or grouse only. With a mostly stumps. I'd like to try an asl in 40 lb range

Wilderlife · March 13, 2023, 07:42:09 PM

Got some pics of my bow in the spray booth. Should have it in a few weeks. A bit 'whiz bang' for an ASL but should be a great hunting tool.

Yooper-traveler · March 18, 2023, 01:57:08 PM

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68" Redtail

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70" Redtail with some SF

Wilderlife · April 04, 2023, 04:20:29 PM

I know some people may not necessarily consider this a proper Hill style bow, with it being cut to centre and a bow quiver on it, but it's absolutely stunning to shoot.

mgf · April 04, 2023, 06:39:33 PM

I recently received this Maddog Follower Extreme...one of the very last I guess. I also got one of Soapcreeks back quivers to go with it but I don't have a pic yet.

evgb127 · April 04, 2023, 07:40:33 PM

Congratulations on the new bows. The Hill Bug is quite infectious!

strigif0rm3s · April 04, 2023, 08:40:02 PM

I got the bug bad.
HH Panther (cedar lams) with tulipwood riser.
69" 44@28

Yooper-traveler · April 04, 2023, 08:58:51 PM

Wow Brandon!

strigif0rm3s · April 04, 2023, 09:03:30 PM

Quote from: Yooper-traveler on April 04, 2023, 08:58:51 PM
Wow Brandon!

Thanks.
Maybe need to stop buying so many bows and start killing more animals. Hahha!

evgb127 · April 07, 2023, 08:52:27 AM

For those who have the Hill Bug and some time to kill, check out this new a book by Steve Graf. If you haven't read his first book, American Longbow, you should check that one out too.

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Yooper-traveler · April 09, 2023, 07:49:34 AM

Quote from: strigif0rm3s on April 04, 2023, 09:03:30 PM
Quote from: Yooper-traveler on April 04, 2023, 08:58:51 PM
Wow Brandon!
Thanks.
Maybe need to stop buying so many bows and start killing more animals. Hahha!

Always room for more ASLs....

strigif0rm3s · April 09, 2023, 08:01:46 AM

Quote from: Yooper-traveler on April 09, 2023, 07:49:34 AM
Quote from: strigif0rm3s on April 04, 2023, 09:03:30 PM
Quote from: Yooper-traveler on April 04, 2023, 08:58:51 PM
Wow Brandon!
Thanks.
Maybe need to stop buying so many bows and start killing more animals. Hahha!
Always room for more ASLs....

Ok fine, I'll buy some more....

Haha