Hill Bow

[Knawbone]

Redman or Halfbreed? debating which one to buy for my first hill.What lenght would be best for 50lb @ 26". Thanks Hillbillys

[okie64]

Ive never owned a HH bow so i cant help you but you might get more responses if you post this in the pow wow forum.

[okie64]

Ive never owned a HH bow so i cant help you but you might get more responses if you post this in the pow wow forum.

[typical2]

Most will say 65" or longer.

[JRY309]

I have a Half Breed,love the look of yew under clear glass.Makes a great combo with the bamboo core.I draw 27" and my favorite length is a 66" Hill,but also have a 68" Cheetah that is a great shooter also.I would go with a 66" with your draw length,you could probably go with a 64" but I think a 66" is a better choice.

[tradlongbow]

66" or 68" longer, I say buy one of each  

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Darren

[Rossco7002]

I draw the same as you and just took delivery of a gorgeous Half Breed today. 66 inches, carmelized bamboo core with a snakewood riser and silver elk inlay. It's my dream bow, you won't regret investing in one. I have a 68 inch Wesley Special too, don't really notice any difference between the two other than the 66er is probably a little more maneuverable.

Have fun making your choice!

[Ben Maher]

I am a big fan of yew ...

66" either one, with a moderately sized straight grip. I like male yew with no knots if possible.  When yew is right it is light a lively. I have both and cannot tell you which one is better, other than neither are for sale.

[lpcjon2]

What style grip did you choose or do you not have a choice?

[swampthing]

Nothing wrong with a yew wood bow, 66" will be just right for you.
I like the look of them with brown glass, but that's just me.

I have a Pete George yew with brown glass, a really plain Jane looking thing.  After just a couple shots with it, any longbow shooter would say 'man what a beautiful bow'.

[Ben Maher]

i have a Miller Ol'Tom ... brown glass and yew lams .... beautiful !

[mikebiz]

Definitely go with the 66".  A 64" will not be as smooth or stable.  You'll definitely appreciate the the extra length in the long run.  I much prefer my 66s over my 64s and I only draw 25".

As for which model I think you'll be happy with either one.  I have an all yew (limbs & riser) Pete George under clear glass and it is stunning.  That said I love the look of tempered bamboo under clear glass as well.