wallace mtn vs howard Hill

[redeemed]

give your thoughts and opinions on both, preferably in a kind non-slamming way.
thanx,
Brad

[RC]

I`ve not shot a Wallace but have seen one. It was very good craftsmanship and the fellow that had it could shoot it. It was a lefty is why I did`nt get to shoot it.I have a Hill cheetah and have shot a Wesly special a lot.I can say nothing bad about the Hill bows Craig builds and would recommend one . I`ll probably buy another myself.I don`t see where you could go wrong with either.RC

 


 

[Irish Archer]

Brad,
  Are you talking about Wes Wallace?

[threeundr]

I have never owned or shot a Hill. I hope to someday. I know hill makes a fine bow. I have a Wallace Mountain longbow by Dave Wallace. It is a finely crafted longbow, second to none! Many people don't know of Dave. He was a lineman for the power company in Ohio I believe. Dave lives near Marietta. He builds bows in his spare time. I also believe he is retired now. He is an avid shooter also. He has won the IBO World Longbow Championships the last two years in a row with one of his own longbows. I have owned dozens of high end bows and I can honestly say I have never seen a D style bow cast an arrow like this one! They are quiet and very accurate. I presently have mine in the classifieds mostly because of the draw weight. The more I shoot it though the more I want to keep it. I thought I might call Dave today and see if he could reduce the weight for me. IMHO you can't go wrong with a Wallace Mountain longbow! Here's a pic.


 

-Leonard-

[Kevin L.]

I'm a big fan of HH bows, if that's the style you like/shoot well. I've had several over the years and  loved every one of 'em.

I do have a Wallace Mtn I recently traded for, very nice attention to detail, beautiful finish, some of the narrowest limb tips I've ever seen. I just wish mine was 5# heavier.

 

 

 

Mine's cocobolo riser with two inner lams of yew and two outer lams of bamboo under clear 'glass, 60@30

[bentpole]

Kevin , nice bow!Let me know if you ever want to get rid of that Wallace. It would be around 51#S for me at my 27" draw.

[Kevin L.]

Bentpole,
 I draw 26.5", getting 49# out of it. I love the workmanship and the way it shoots, seems pretty quick with a 535gr POC, but I'm a horse-trader at heart. If the right Hill came along, especially a takedown, it would be awful tempting.

[Bob Barnes]

I have owned several of both...including the one Kevin now has...     Both bowyers of at the top of the list for fit and finish.  I prefer the Wallace Mountain's smaller grip and tiny but fancy tips... I do not like the sharp grip but fixed that in just a few minutes...     If I shot this type of bow more Kevin would not have his...
Bob

[Kevin L.]

Bob's right on target, it's a honey. I love the grip  he re-shaped on the Wallace so much, I did a similar one this week on a 7 Lakes I had traded for. You're right Bob, it isn't that hard, just take your time.
Plus, I love the looks of the tips, never seen any that small and sleek.

[threeundr]

Hey Bob, if I decide to go to the trouble to get Dave to take some weight off my Wallace Mountain maybe you could do me a grip like Kevin's.    That grip is awsome!    

-Leonard-

[Bob Barnes]

heck Leonard...you make bows...you can do the grip...     I'll bet it's hard to get much weight off the bow...there isn't anything left to remove...  
They are awesome bows.
Bob

[frassettor]

I shot my friend Wallace and was impressed

[NomadArcher]

Wallace Mountain bows are sweet, I hope to buy another one someday. Maybe a 68"-70" if he makes one.

[threeundr]

Bob, I can do the grip work it is the leather work that I'm not good at!

-Leonard-

[Irish Archer]

Does anyone have any contact info for Dave Wallace? Couldn't find a website.

[deertraks]

Nice bow Kevin, I shot with Dave not to long ago. He is one good shot! His personal bow has translucent tips, you could see the light through them.  :eek:

[Kevin L.]

Dave, they are really nice bows. I especially like the attention to detail he puts into the bows tips and symmetry.

[Ray Hammond]

no offense but Howard would have battered him in a fair fight....just too much power from shootingthose heavy bows.

[threeundr]

Randy, Dave does not have a web site. If you would like to call him his number is 740-373-8910. You might try him in the evenings. Hope this helps.

-Leonard-

[threeundr]

I had my Wallace Mountain in the classifieds but I have shot it so well today I have decided to keep it for awhile!

-Leonard-