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Author Topic: HH bug got me ... Part One!  (Read 152279 times)

Online Rob DiStefano

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Re: HH bug got me ... Part One!
« Reply #1180 on: February 17, 2011, 02:35:00 PM »
oooooo it's niiiiiiiice, too.  the caramelized boo is THE way to go for me.  pix and full review in the making ...
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Re: HH bug got me ... Part One!
« Reply #1181 on: February 17, 2011, 03:05:00 PM »
C'mon Rob, bring it on. Need my daily dose of eye candy.
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Re: HH bug got me ... Part One!
« Reply #1182 on: February 17, 2011, 03:42:00 PM »
DON'T DO IT ROB!

DON'T DO IT!

Do not show pictures of the new Carmelized Big Five. There are many reading this who are staggering on the very precipice of ordering a new Hill bow for spring, and I fear that those pictures are all it would take to push them right over the edge.

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Re: HH bug got me ... Part One!
« Reply #1183 on: February 17, 2011, 04:23:00 PM »
oops, sorry rik and fellas ....    :D  

68" big 5, labled as 50@28, it's 51.2@28 and 54.4@29 (my draw length).  padauk riser and tip overlays, caramelized boo limbs, string follow, locator handle, laced black leather grip.  

this is by far the most comfortable craig hill handle yet - it's absolutely *perfect* for me.

mostly interested in comparing this big 5's string follow against my other big 5's slight backset (68", 52.8@29, backset boo, modded straight handle).  

after about 35 shots through each bow with a pair of woodies, they're too close to call at about 10 yards in terms of feel of draw and release.  if the weather warms for tomorrow, as they say it should, i'll get to fling some at 20 and 35 yards.

both of these big 5's sorely need some skinny strings, as well.

   

   

   

   

   

   
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Re: HH bug got me ... Part One!
« Reply #1184 on: February 17, 2011, 04:26:00 PM »
Man, that is a beauty! I really love the looks of that Padauk on a Hill bow. Congrats Rob.   :thumbsup:    :clapper:
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Re: HH bug got me ... Part One!
« Reply #1185 on: February 17, 2011, 04:33:00 PM »
Real beauty Rob. Congrats
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Re: HH bug got me ... Part One!
« Reply #1186 on: February 17, 2011, 04:39:00 PM »
Hey! That looks familiar. Congrats Rob, I should have let you show your bow first. Thats a great looking combination.
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Re: HH bug got me ... Part One!
« Reply #1187 on: February 17, 2011, 04:41:00 PM »
That's a great looking bow! Congrats.  :thumbsup:
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Re: HH bug got me ... Part One!
« Reply #1188 on: February 17, 2011, 04:56:00 PM »
i just can't rave enuf about the "new and improved" craig hill locator grip - it's SO comfy and perfect for "web" shooters like me.  :thumbsup:   :thumbsup:
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Re: HH bug got me ... Part One!
« Reply #1189 on: February 17, 2011, 05:03:00 PM »
That's a nice looking bow Rob!   Congratulations!
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Re: HH bug got me ... Part One!
« Reply #1190 on: February 17, 2011, 05:32:00 PM »
I don't say it lightly but the paduak and caramalised 'boo is about as nice I have seen . Rik was right , you shouldn't have posted pics 'coz bow I'm gonna ......

Good stuff mate !
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Re: HH bug got me ... Part One!
« Reply #1191 on: February 17, 2011, 05:58:00 PM »
I have to admit,with even that Candy Wood that is one nice looking bow ,Kudus my friend.
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Re: HH bug got me ... Part One!
« Reply #1192 on: February 17, 2011, 06:27:00 PM »
Great looking bow Rob!!

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Re: HH bug got me ... Part One!
« Reply #1193 on: February 17, 2011, 06:32:00 PM »
Mighty purty.RC

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Re: HH bug got me ... Part One!
« Reply #1194 on: February 17, 2011, 07:21:00 PM »
Real nice looking bow Rob! Glad you like the grip.
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Re: HH bug got me ... Part One!
« Reply #1195 on: February 17, 2011, 07:32:00 PM »
Very nice woods on that HIll Robert! Excellent choice.
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Re: HH bug got me ... Part One!
« Reply #1196 on: February 17, 2011, 07:38:00 PM »
OOOOO!  Nice!

You weren't kidding when you said "mirror image".

Good news on the "new" locator - what is new Rob..  aside from missing the "pointy"?

Craig did himself proud again.   :thumbsup:    :jumper:  
   
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Re: HH bug got me ... Part One!
« Reply #1197 on: February 17, 2011, 07:52:00 PM »
There is a beautiful Half Breed on the classifieds right now! All the perfect specs.   :D
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Re: HH bug got me ... Part One!
« Reply #1198 on: February 17, 2011, 07:58:00 PM »
Wannabe1, all the right specs 'cept one--taint a lefty!  :(
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Re: HH bug got me ... Part One!
« Reply #1199 on: February 17, 2011, 08:03:00 PM »
You wanna know what the crazy thing is? I'm left handed but, do all my shooting right handed. Go figure!   :rolleyes:
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