HH BUG GOT ME - Part Two!

two4hooking · July 29, 2023, 11:06:23 AM

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Tim Reese · July 29, 2023, 12:10:05 PM

Being shark week that Is very fitting!!

goose_ · July 31, 2023, 03:56:20 PM

A new used bow came my way today. LH Mahantango Redtail Classic. "66 50@28. This is my first string follow bow. I took it to the range today and it is definetly a sweet shooting bow.

two4hooking · July 31, 2023, 05:45:40 PM

Nice bow! I believe they have some belly trap also?!

Michael Guran · August 01, 2023, 10:30:34 AM

Just received my first new H Hill. I have several bows with fancy veneers and most have dark colored risers, so I wanted something different and more classic looking. Tembo with green glass and myrtle riser 47 @ 28

Gordon Jabben · August 01, 2023, 10:39:27 AM

Micheal, nice bow.

goose_ · August 01, 2023, 11:08:31 AM

Quote from: two4hooking on July 31, 2023, 05:45:40 PM
Nice bow! I believe they have some belly trap also?!

I believe so. It's not super obvious, but you can feel it running your hand along the limb.

Tim Reese · August 01, 2023, 07:28:58 PM

Bow looks great Mike!!

two4hooking · September 08, 2023, 12:58:34 PM

I was fortunate to find a new to me left handed Wesley Special with black back and white belly at 69inches. It is 60 pounds at my draw length as I wanted a heavier Hill style to train on. It was named "White Eagle" Original right... but I am happy with the condition and function of it.
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The handle is a little deeper than my Mist and I think she fits a little better in that way.

Also, I wanted to let folks know that Nate Steen (Sunset Hill Bowyer) has started a new Blog and I am excited to read some future thoughts. Here is the welcome message:

Good day all, welcome to my not so serious blog site, where I will occasionally, as time permits, post information concerning Howard Hill style longbows, Leather goods, and other information as it pertains to the Hill method of shooting a longbow. I'll also discuss my own Sunset Hill Longbows and tackle. My goal is to share information to help others understand more fully the simplicity of this style of archery equipment and the simplicity of the shooting style that goes with it. As John Schulz once said, "Simplicity is Elegance" and we will definitely use that approach with this blog. Simplicity of tackle, of shooting technique, of the entire approach to shooting a longbow and enjoying the flight of a well-shot arrow to it's mark. Keep checking back and see what I or others will add... Have a great day shooting the LongBow!

Check it out sometime.

https://sunsethilllongbowsandleather.blogspot.com/

goose_ · September 08, 2023, 01:47:08 PM

Look forward to reading that blog. I'm a lefty too, definitely gotta snap them up when you see them. How do you find the 69 inch length? My 68 NM is a good bit smoother than my 66 inch red tail classic. I'm not sure if that's length or other factors at play.

shick · September 08, 2023, 02:14:38 PM

Greg, thanks for sharing that information on Nate.
Shick

two4hooking · September 08, 2023, 03:26:23 PM

Quote from: goose_ on September 08, 2023, 01:47:08 PM
Look forward to reading that blog. I'm a lefty too, definitely gotta snap them up when you see them. How do you find the 69 inch length? My 68 NM is a good bit smoother than my 66 inch red tail classic. I'm not sure if that's length or other factors at play.

Depends on the bow IMO. My 66 inch Sunset when I shot righty was perfect. But in other bows I like at least a 68-69 inch length better. My mist is 68 and the HHA 69 and I don't see much difference in the inch. My DL is 27.5 abouts.

evgb127 · September 09, 2023, 06:11:57 PM

Rumor has it Greg took his Mist out today... We all know how that ends.

two4hooking · September 09, 2023, 07:57:44 PM

First hunt if the season for deer was good to me. Brush blind and file sharpened 190 grain ribtek made quick work which was good because it was darn hot!

Tim Reese · September 09, 2023, 09:22:40 PM

Oh man!! Way to go Greg!! Still have 21 days to go here

Eecho · September 09, 2023, 10:04:43 PM

Man got 5 more weeks till season open here!

varmint101 · September 09, 2023, 10:21:47 PM

Yee haw! Nice going Greg, congrats!

I got a Northern Mist Ramer back in June. Man I can't help but shoot it good. So much fun!
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Michael Guran · September 10, 2023, 07:22:33 AM

Congrats Greg!

shick · September 10, 2023, 12:53:04 PM

Greg, congratulations; that's getting it done early.
Shick

evgb127 · September 10, 2023, 09:05:59 PM

Congratulations again Greg on a fine harvest. I hope you make some more bologna!

For those, like me, who are trying to kill some time before the season starts, I highly recommend Stephen Graf's latest book, "The Long Fix." In addition to improving your Hill-style shooting, you can also learn how to build your own Hill-style glove!

I'm working on mine now.

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