Thanks for the explanation, Jeffro. So they're more D-shaped with no reflex/deflex and less of a pistol grip. Would like to try to shoot one one of these days to see if I like them.
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the only hill style bow ive shot was one that Mr. Sarrels made, it shot very well and really not as shocky as this thread would lead you to believe. but i have not shot a Hill bow so i couldnt really compare.... i also like a low wrist grip though
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The one I shot was really really shocky.Comment
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I have an old martin ML14 ( Hill style) and it will cause your back teeth to
swap holes, but after shooting it a while you don't seem to notice it much.
I shot it a lot last year because it is the lowest weight I had at the time
and I was having shoulder problems. I finally got the weight down to
46lbs on the bow I was building and started shooting it. But I've been
thinking about building a form and trying to make a Hill style bow.Comment
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If the fistmele is correct and you shoot a heavy arrow - you may notice some but, not near as much as some would lead you to believe. I have shot them for well over 35 years and I can still shoot the best with them. I do prefer a string follow (not set) longbow as it does soften the shock even more.
For some peoples edification: String follow is built in to the bow itself. The limbs come back some toward the shooter. Set is when the bow has been strung and it takes on a set ( curve) from the bow being strung itself. Most longbows take on some set but, with the use of glass in the bows they return quickly to previous when unstrung. A slefbow or all wood laminate will retain some of this set.Comment
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Not for me.I love Howard Hill and never met him but I don't know how he hit anything with a 100 # hill style bow.Comment
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I have a 65#/68 inch Jerry Hill.....
It shoots well,with quite a bit of hand shock......
But the grip I really like is the 21st CENTURY style grip....
I have 2 of these; 65#@28 & 65#@26......
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Just shot my " Big Five " for the first time , shot it about an hour. That thing cant hit nothing , the handshock oh my.Not sure if I would even use as fire wood , dont know how some folks even call it a bow. With that said if anyone has any HH longbows for sale let me know , I know you shouldent want more than a few dollars for one of these 2x4 bows , just send me a PM I have cash in hand.Only reason I am doing this is to save everyone from these evil bows ( 66" - 70" any weight up to 80# ) SAVE YOURSELF and sell me that MONSTER so you dont get hurt!!!!!!
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I'm right there with you Sam! I hate to love them!Comment
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Tell you what I havent shot one in many years and never owned one but this old "Big Five"
will flat shoot.Like I said it is 60# @30" 70" long , I draw a full 30" and shoot a 700gr arrow. Dont think I dropped one shot in an hour of shooting.I like how it feels in the hand and super Quiet , with the old backquiver full of arrows it just feels right.I dont notice shock just a solid thud , Im sure after a little tinkering and get me a good set of heavy woods it will get even better.Guess I like doing it the way the oldtime guys did it kinda puts you in their shoes for a while.Put on the old plaid wool and have some fun..
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I still have my old Red Plaid Wool jacket...Comment
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Relax Sam there just not for me thats all. As AW bows are not for everyone I asure you for the same reasons.Originally posted by SAM STEPHENS View PostComment
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Im just looken to help out and get a few bows for cheap.................
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Sam, got any pics of the "Big Five" that curious minds want to see?Comment
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Sam I posted an ad at another trad site once to "save your teeth and sell me your Hill bow" funny thing no one had one to sell, Well Plan on buying another their like Bears one is not enough. Your best bet is Hill's Bow Blanks I've done Two. http://www.dickwightman.com/howardhill/hhsindex.html
Here is a good Hill site.Comment
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