HH BUG GOT ME - Part Three!

[Phil Magistro]

I wanted to try a Northern Mist Classic but there wa a long wait and Steve became so swamped he finally stopped taking new orders. So I kept watching his Stock Bows for Sale page, hoping to find a Classic in my draw weight.  Finally, just before Christmas one appeared and I was lucky to buy it.  I can say I am impressed.  It is a smooth shooting, solid performer that shoots well for me.  Burgundy Rosewood Dymondwood handle, bamboo cores and black glass on belly and back.

[Orion]

That's a beauty, Phil. I haven't been checking Steve's web site as often as I should because I haven't been seeing lower weight bows listed.  Snooze, ya loose.  You got a good one.

[Phil Magistro]

I was shocked to see it there. I feel like I hit the lottery. 😀

[Michael Guran]

I recently traded for this NM Shelton with the RW grip. I usually prefer a straight grip but this feels really good so far. It looks like dyed elm veneers but I’m not sure. If it ever quits raining I’d like to shoot it some more and maybe take it on an upcoming pig hunt.

[wislnwings]

My Schulz longbow with a bunch of Squirrel getters I put together a couple weeks ago.

[two4hooking]

Sweet!  Trophy Hunter ai presume? 

[wislnwings]

Not sure what model but it's the best shooting asl I own.

[J. Holden]

So I'd really like to start on the first part of this discussion and "binge" my way through it all some day.  When I heard that Howard Hill bows was being sold I looked at their in stock page and found a LH "panther".  I can't recall all the wood combos but the riser is birch and the limbs have a rust colored glass.  I really like the bow and am crafting some arrows for it right now.  I have a question though that I can't seem to get answered.  The string that came with it, does anyone know what material Craig used?  There appears to be tip wedges if I'm looking at the right thing.  But the string seems thicker than the low stretch strings I have for my black widow recurve.

Anyway, it seems as though the new owner is taking some time getting things up and running as their website hasn't been updated and I can't reach out to them.

Thanks!  I'll post some pictured when I get some good ones.

-Jeremy

[Orion]

Unless you asked for a low stretch string, Craig usually put dacron -- B 50 or B 55 -- on his bows.  They will easily handle low stretch strings though.  I usually use a 12-strand D-97, padded to 16 strands in the loops, on mine. 

[J. Holden]

Thanks Orion, I am fairly certain it's b-55.  I also reached out to the gentlemen I buy my strings from and he had me check something which is helping me lean more towards Dacron as well.  I appreciate the help.

-Jeremy

[Burnsie]

Anyone know the current status of Howard Hill Archery - has the new owner given any indication when he thinks things will be up and running?

[snakebit40]

Anyone know the current status of Howard Hill Archery - has the new owner given any indication when he thinks things will be up and running?

I'm curious as well...

[frassettor]

  Enjoy these threads .