[Greg Ragan]

in reply to: American Leathers #36317

Try the crossover when you get a chance! I just did and I ended up loving it! ….and the service was so great I wrote about it in my blog.

I ended up buying a backup, one for my hunting bud, and one for my brother. I find the crossover the best for me and my Hill bows and I have tried the Hill, bateman, and a host of others.

http://traditionalknowhow.blogspot.com/2013/01/american-leathers-good-people.html

[Greg Ragan]

in reply to: Questions about Arrow Dynamics shafts #20419

I love the AD lites for my Hill bows. The are very forgiving for me and I shoot them out of my 50 and 60 pound bows at the same 29 inch length with excellent arrow flight. I do foot the point end and nock end with aluminum which makes them about bomb proof!

I have been back to shooting wood though lately as I prefer the “feel” and type of mercury nock I can get on the woods. Not a fan of small skinny nocks.

[Greg Ragan]

in reply to: Back Quivers, let's see em… #16157

Sweet! Classic with the natural barred turkey feathers!

I used mink oil and a couple of treatments of olive oil on mine to get it broken in to where it will collapse properly (just be careful or it could discolor if you put it on too heavy). Now even if I lean way over in the treestand my arrows will not come out and they stay quiet. I took a few days of working it and folding it and sitting on it folded over in my vehicle to and from work…but now it is sweet!

That quiver of your is a dandy!

[Greg Ragan]

in reply to: 2012 Season Success Photos #15934

This year so far…. Season ends Jan 31.

My brother made the shot but I was very much a part of this one!

[Greg Ragan]

in reply to: Back Quivers, let's see em… #15926

Wexbow wrote: T4H that’s a beautiful quiver and I love the attached skinning knife. Nice photos too, especially the lighting in the first one 8)

Thanks wex…

That knife is a lil’shaver from Ron LaClair BTW…..a gift for my newborn son from a fellow tradbowhunter I met. I had to try her out:D

That was the sunrise lighting last Saturday right after the hellacious wind stopped blowing!

[Greg Ragan]

in reply to: Back Quivers, let's see em… #14698

Just saw this thread sorry…here are a few. I am a fan of the Howard Hill back quivers and Sunset Hill makes a really good one as well. these are the only 2 Hill style I am familiar with personally.

Can’t wait to hear your review and see pics!

[Greg Ragan]

in reply to: Maryland Bear Hunt Video #14243

paleoman wrote: I enjoyed your vid! I now tell my hunting bud when I come back that “I heard the guitars ” or ” no guitars” in reference to seeing anything from hunting video soundtracks:D

…long as you don’t start to hear banjo music!:P

[Greg Ragan]

in reply to: Maryland Bear Hunt Video #7709

colmike wrote: less people is why I’m here. More animals. check my profile for e-mail and phone number. Are there anymore trad. hunters in MD? Give me a call. But will be a week or so before can hunt again got lots of trail to clear for the business. Free help I buy the gas, provide room and board, and you the work. If your serious e-mail can use all the help I can get and best if it’s someone who thinks like me. Time to check on the dogs more when you respond.

Semper Fi

Mike

Lots of us here in MD. check out:

http://www.traditionalbowhuntersofmd.us/

Maybe one day there will be a Western MD contingent active?

Chris, Sweet Video…..I didn’t get drawn this year 😡

[Greg Ragan]

in reply to: Homemade Hill grip wrap #63220

Steve Graf wrote: Very nice! Just need to get some oil from your hand on it to darken it up. Won’t take long…

How about Blood?:lol:

That is not string, it is sinew. I teased out long strands from deer back sinew and reverse twisted them together to make the cord much like a two strand flemish string.

[Greg Ragan]

in reply to: Shooting the Hill #15330

No problem guys…..someone helped me the same way. Must have watched those videos 100’s of times by now:lol:

Happy hunting!

[Greg Ragan]

in reply to: Shooting the Hill #59422

Yes, it is the little things that make all the difference. Folks ahve a hard time with the straight grip at first, until you realize these bow where meant to be gripped differently and heeled…they are not pistol grips:?

If you have not seen it yet watch the Schulz video. Lots of good tidbits in there:

http://archeryduns.webs.com/apps/videos/videos/show/14895607-hit-em-like-howard-hill-parts-1-4

These bow are the quietest around!:wink:

[Greg Ragan]

in reply to: WESLEY SPECIAL HOWARD HILL TAKE DOWN #56896

Oh! I would love to have a takedown just like that! It is on my “wish list”. I want to take some bondo to the metal sleeve and make it feel just like my straight big 5 grip:lol:

[Greg Ragan]

in reply to: easterners make good on DIY CO elk hunt #55060

Thanks for all the kind words. I do not think we could have had a more difficult hunt, but we prevailed on the last day.

It was very dry there compared to the previous year.

If the trophy is reflective of the effort puit in….That little cow is a trophy of immense proportions 🙂

Very tasty too! Keep at it everyone!

[Greg Ragan]

in reply to: adding weight to wood #52204

handirifle wrote: How well does the spar hold up to moisture? Is that the same stuff made for marine use?

Does it soften or get sticky in hot weather?

Lastly, what type of finish does it make, satin, glossy or in between?

I have used the spar urethane for years as a finish for my arrows and it is very tough and resistant to moisture. Also pretty slick if lots of coats are used. You can buy either gloss or satin. I have never had it get soft or sticky once dried…the stuff is hard as nails once set up.

[Greg Ragan]

in reply to: adding weight to wood #52085

Tombow wrote: Just curious so I am asking:

What is the desire that you are looking for in adding weight to the shafts, just to have a bit more overall weight?

Do you have a spine tester and, if you do, would you check the spine on these Spar-infused shafts to see if it has affected spine? Again, I am just curious to know if the spar soak has a spine effect.

Thanks.

Yes, I wanted around 10 grains per pound for increased penetration (elk). I do have a spine tester and measured before and after. There was no change.

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