HH bug got me ... Part One!

[Jim Picarelli]

Top is the Grevy and the bottom is the Zebra WarEagle, 64", 57@28

   

[Lambow]

That's a nice Zebra, Jim. Looks like the same riser and limb core materials as mine. Your's appears to have brown glass.

I've found I can shoot this 69 inch longbow more accurately, than most of the shorter longbows I've shot in the past.

Thanks, Shick. I hope to get a lot of enjoyment out of it. Maybe even kill a critter or two.

[Jim Picarelli]

Thanks, Lambow. It does have brown glass and other than the stained grip, the bow is near mint. This is the longest bow I've ever shot let alone owned and I just can't put it down. This thing just flat out shoots!

[Brianlocal3]

Very nice looking bow. I had a j hill that was a fine shooter

[SportHunter]

Really nice bow Jim, thanks for the pics. Grevys are hard to come by because those who have them rarely let them go for good reason.

[ChiefStingingArrow]

Well, I just called Howard Hill Archery! And I got a new bow on the way....it has been a long time comin...

The specs, Cheetah T/D 55# 66" @27 clear glass with black glass for the wedges.

It is a lefty
with the name "Ol' Faithful"

Lookin forward to getting it.

[ChiefStingingArrow]

Oh and it has black deer hide wrap laced
Cocobola riser

[Green]

Congrats on placing your order.  Should be a beaut!

[Ric O'Shay]

Aaron -
Nice bow on order. The thing about Craig is that you won't have long to wait. Bet it will arrive before September 1st.

[two4hooking]

Here is my newly aquired Schulz made Redman:

 
 
Cool to compare both the Redman and the Tembo.  I wonder how many years apart they were made?  The yew is a little wider at the fades and has skinnier tips with no wedge. The Tembo has a narrower limb that does not taper as much from the back. You can really tell the mass difference with the yew.

 
 

[Bob B.]

Two4hooking,

Wow, themselves some sexy bows!!  They look like a magnificent pair, you are a blessed man, good on ya buddy!    

Bob.

[Mudd]

I need keyboard cleaner now...something absorbent as well.....lol

Drool is hard on the keys..lol

Thanks for sharing those two beauties with us.

God bless,Mudd

[two4hooking]

You'll see those bows again shortly atop some fresh food    

I'm not the type to let them hang on the wall.

[canopyboy]

So, I've made my first Hill style bow (and first glass bow.) Cherry and black locust core lams.  String follow, 44@28.  66", but draws smooth out to almost 30" due to a shorter riser more like Nate used to talk about.  Almost no thump, I'm in love.  Was very hard to let go at the post office this afternoon.  Not sure how I lucked out on this one, but I took lots of measurements so I can try to duplicate.  I have some yew and black glass that I plan to make for myself...

   

I couldn't resist and had to shoot it through the chrono at the club.  174 ft/s at 10 gpp.  I'm thinking that's decent for this poundage and string follow.  Passed around during Sunday's shoot and the comments generally fell into two columns: (1) how much do you charge? and (2) you really need to put a nocking point on this string.

Thanks to everyone on this thread for keeping this bug going strong.  Maybe later I'll post about my experience on Saturday shooting with a compound guy....

[shick]

canopy'; I don't think you 'lucked out'; I think you did real good.  Looks and sounds like a dandy.  I'm sure your yew bow will impress you.
Shick

[Rossco7002]

That looks like a great bow! The performance is certainly there.... ;-)

[SportHunter]

Great taste in bows Greg, I almost pulled the trigger on both of those. I doubt they will ever hit the market again, enjoy!

[Brianlocal3]

canopy,
Great job on the build. The bow looks fantastic.

[Green]

Nice job there Canopy.  Looking forward to seeing more of your work.

This thread is just got way too many sexy pics in it!

[canopyboy]

Thanks for all the kind comments on my swap bow.  I hope the new owner likes Hill bows (or sends it back if he doesn't.)

I had a great experience Saturday.  I can probably take an hour to tell it, but I'll try to keep it short so people make it to the end.  A friend came over to sight in and practice a little with his new compound bow.  Although he's been a bowhunter for years, I don't think he's gotten out and practiced since moving to VA.  For kicks, I pulled out a fairly nice compound that someone had given me when they went to crossbows.  I've shot it a few times, and it's justt kind of weird shooting that thing.  But I'm starting to digress.

We were shooting at 20 yards.  I figured I should be doing better than 8" groups with sights and a release, so eventually I said to him that if I'm going to shoot like crap, I'd rather at least have fun doing it.  I went inside and got my Hill.  While I had a few 8" groups from that as well, I was in the zone (for me) and starting shooting noticeably tighter groups than he was (and mine were centered on the target with no sights to adjust.)  You better believe I was grinning from ear to ear.  Nothing like stepping it up when it counts!

He seemed fascinated by how quiet it was and mentioned it had a cool factor that his bow couldn't match.  After awhile, he asked to try my bow.  I had him move a little closer.  Now it's 56@29 or thereabouts.  He was struggling at probably around 26" -- shaking and quivering.  "Damn, how do you shoot with no let off?"  "Don't hold it, let er rip."  "Where do I aim it?"  "At the center of the target." "How?" "Just concentrate on the bullseye." He had a couple hit the target, and the rest hit the frame or the backstop.  In hindsight, I probably could have given him some better coaching.

Well, I'll get to the point.  He wouldn't put it down.  He must have shot 50 or 60 arrows before he complained about getting tired.  He was starting to land the majority on the target and come back to a reasonable draw length (he's about 6' tall.)  But more importantly, he asked where he could get one and how much they cost.

And the bug just keeps on going...