Well, my 2 cents! I have been shooting traditional for about 10 years, built a few bows, dealt with some bowyers. Seem for some reason to struggle a little with the longbow. This year I finally decided to purchase what I always wanted. I bought a Howard Hill "Redman" from Craig. He is a delight to talk to on the phone or email and really knows his stuff. I recieved my bow 30 days from him recieving the full price and order. After receiving the bow, I of course inspected it, then went to the range after putting a hasty nock set on it, and WOW!! I was first impressed the the lightness in the hand. The grip felt really great (struggled with trying to decide over straight, dished or locator). I was not grouping well and by no means was close to robin hooding any. But, it was not the bows fault, The Hill bows love a heavy arrow and knowing this thanks to help from the fellow Hill enthusiast, made up some heavier arrows and wow, tight groups, very forgiving bow, not as sensitive as some others. As stated above, this bow is not for everyone, you really need to shoot this bow with a bent elbow. After messing around with it, and loved it so much purchased the "Sirocco". I decided to go to Bob Wesley shooting school. I strongly recommend to anyone interested in learning the Hill method, before purshasing a new bow, to take what bow you have and go to it, alot to learn. We spend alot of money on camo, hunts, gimmicks and gadgets, and bows, but I think going to learn from bow was money well spent!!! Craig makes a great product especially for the price he asks. As others have said try a few if you can and go from there. By the way after attending Mr. Wesley school and 6th day of season in Illinois, shot a doe trotting at 20 yards, could not of done it with out his instruction and the bow.
Topic: Howard Hill long bows (Read 666 times)
