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Author Topic: Traded for 2 bows- Howard Hill Big 5 and RER Retro  (Read 1782 times)

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Traded for 2 bows- Howard Hill Big 5 and RER Retro
« on: May 29, 2018, 08:59:09 PM »
I'm slowly building my fiberglass bow collection.  I traded for a RER "Retro" recurve and a Howard Hill Big 5 longbow.  I know absolutely nothing about these bows.  They looked like they were good quality and in great shape.  I traded my vine maple selfbow with broad banded water snake skins and a bamboo backed osage for them.  I was happy with the trades and so were the other people.   I can post some pictures later if anyone wants to see them.

Any info on my new bows would be greatly appreciated. 
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Re: Traded for 2 bows
« Reply #1 on: May 29, 2018, 09:09:51 PM »
Yeah, pics are always nice! :bigsmyl:
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Re: Traded for 2 bows
« Reply #2 on: May 29, 2018, 09:54:51 PM »
The HH Big 5 is 48 lbs










The RER Retro is 37 lbs.  I have a bad short draw problem.  I'm hoping to correct my short draw problems with this lighter weight bow.







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Re: Traded for 2 bows
« Reply #3 on: May 29, 2018, 09:58:22 PM »
I can't tell you much on the RER but, that Big5 should be a real gem to shoot with that dished grip. The Big5 has 4 layers of boo, black glass. Can't tell what the riser wood is. I've owned quite a few HH and the dished grip was my favorite! Good luck with them and thanks for the pics. TW
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Re: Traded for 2 bows
« Reply #4 on: May 29, 2018, 10:07:46 PM »
They both look to be right off the shelf. I have no experience with either but would be proud to have the opportunity. :thumbsup:
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Re: Traded for 2 bows
« Reply #5 on: May 29, 2018, 10:51:46 PM »
Look what followed you home this time Clint. They look like nice bows.  :thumbsup:
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Re: Traded for 2 bows
« Reply #6 on: May 29, 2018, 11:20:43 PM »
Quote from: Pat B on May 29, 2018, 10:51:46 PM
Look what followed you home this time Clint. They look like nice bows.  :thumbsup:

I came home with 2 new selfbows too Pat.  One was a bow swap and the other was from the raffle.
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Re: Traded for 2 bows- Howard Hill Big 5 and RER Retro
« Reply #7 on: May 30, 2018, 05:56:53 PM »
Both bows should be fine shooters...have a Big 5 myself, only complaint is mine would be nice to have a deeper grip on the one I have.  The Retro I have shot but never owned.  Your looks very nice.  Enjoy shooting both of them!
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