Author Topic: HH bug got me ... Part One! (Read 152874 times)

tradlongbow · « **Reply #280 on:** January 16, 2011, 10:32:00 PM »

Spanky- what riser wood is on that bow?

Darren

SpankyNeal · « **Reply #281 on:** January 16, 2011, 10:35:00 PM »

Darren that is stained Myrtle.

Wannabe1 · « **Reply #282 on:** January 16, 2011, 11:20:00 PM »

Here some strung profiles of the new Tembo.

SpankyNeal · « **Reply #283 on:** January 16, 2011, 11:27:00 PM »

Looks good TW!

I think for all around shootability, the Tembo is my favorite model from Craig.

Spanky

Wannabe1 · « **Reply #284 on:** January 16, 2011, 11:33:00 PM »

I kept hearing the same thing. Everyone that I've read that has owned one, has had nothing but good to say about this model. That's what prompted me to make it my next bow. It pulls very smoothly!

tradlongbow · « **Reply #285 on:** January 17, 2011, 12:01:00 AM »

TW-

I really like the gray glass, That's only the second Hill that I've seen with gray glass. Have you compared the Tembo to a Big Five? I was wondering if there was any differences. Does anyone know how many lams Dave Miller or Nate uses?
I might make my next Hill a stringfollow Tembo with a Myrtle riser.

Darren

Wannabe1 · « **Reply #286 on:** January 17, 2011, 12:07:00 AM »

The first Hill bow I ever had was a Big5. It shot great and like an idiot, I let it go. Haven't shot the Tembo yet so, cannot compare. Been non stop rain for two days now. Maybe tomorrow. :rolleyes:

SpankyNeal · « **Reply #287 on:** January 17, 2011, 12:11:00 AM »

Nate uses three lams of Bamboo, and so does David in the "Old Tom". Now if you want a heavyweight that might change!

Spanky

Raging Water · « **Reply #288 on:** January 17, 2011, 12:42:00 AM »

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Originally posted by Mudd:
Matt you said you got the last one!!...lol

Number 50 of 50.

God bless, Mudd

Roy,

Just to make it perfectly clear, there are still more Robin Hood bows that Craig can make. I just asked for the number 50 of 50.

So, if anyone has a "Lucky" number, and it hasn't been taken, Craig will get it for you.

I wonder? How many, of the 50, Craig has orders for? Anybody know?

Matt

Steve Clandinin · « **Reply #289 on:** January 17, 2011, 12:54:00 AM »

Hey Fellas all these bows your so graciously showing is so well appreciated,I never realized there were so many options.Life sure is a learning pcocess.
Spanky,I'm to old to fight any more,heck I even try to stay out of heated arguments! LOL.Thru heavy manipulation,bartering and some sutle begging I might win!I know one thing if you ever made it to Canada we'd sure have some fun shootin!

Rob DiStefano · « **Reply #290 on:** January 17, 2011, 06:51:00 AM »

TEMBO!!! - definitely a bow in my future ...

68", r/h, 50#@28" but tillered and drawn to 29", sleeve t/d, string follow, caramelized boo, coco riser, coco tip overlays, shelf wood cut to 1/16", locator handle, black laced grip.

did my 2010 tax return get here yet? :D

Benny Nganabbarru · « **Reply #291 on:** January 17, 2011, 07:16:00 AM »

Hang-on, Rob, I thought you were dubious about string-follow longbows?

My new Redman will be string-follow; I'm looking forward to finding-out what it's like first-hand.

Rob DiStefano · « **Reply #292 on:** January 17, 2011, 07:25:00 AM »

back in the 50's and 60's i had a gaggle of self and composite wood longbows, all with string follow. they were good shooters out to around 15-20 yards and then they ran outta gas. the feel in the draw and release was/is quite different than a backset or dead straight longbow, just a treat. but performance-wise they were dogs, which ushered in my glass/wood era for longbows and recurves.

i've only messed with a few string follow longbows since those dayze, last was a bamboo backed osage. close, but still no cigar. i've heard much differently about the craig's hills, and that the induced string follow ("belly set") is just enuf to make the draw and release sweet, but without sacrificing that much of the performance. if that be true, bring 'em on! the big 5 i just ordered has that belly set, i'll see ...

Benny Nganabbarru · « **Reply #293 on:** January 17, 2011, 07:32:00 AM »

My shooting usually runs out of gas past fifteen or twenty yards!

Yep, it'll be fun to see what they're about, eh.

SpankyNeal · « **Reply #294 on:** January 17, 2011, 07:52:00 AM »

I'm in the same boat as you Steve so I guess we would have to thumb wrestle for it....BUT IT WOULD STILL BE A HECK OF A FIGHT MAN....come on, work with me here Bud!

I'd love to come to Canada someday and hunt some of the great species of game you guys have, and yes we would have great fun shooting our Hill bows....maybe someday!

The modern string follow Hill is the only way to fly IMHO! Can't speak for Craig's, but Nate's are the bomb!!!

Spanky

Steve Clandinin · « **Reply #295 on:** January 17, 2011, 08:04:00 AM »

Hey Spanks sounds real good,I invited a couple of young fellas from Arkansas to hunt Elk with me last year .It blew there mind,Canada is one big Purty country.real curious about these string follows as thats what I learned on in 1960.I just love the simplicity and subtlness of these bows yet still capable of delivering a devastating blow,Kinda reminds me of my wife!

3Under · « **Reply #296 on:** January 17, 2011, 08:10:00 AM »

Hope you "guys" are happy - you've pulled me down with the rest of ya (or up!).

Got a Northern Mist Shelton coming,tempered bamboo(like peanut butter),green glass on belly 'n back, Maccassar(sp?)ebony riser/grip. 66",54 Lbs.@ 28", TD. Should get it by April 2nd or 3rd.

It'll be my 2nd Shelton! Love my first one-a one piece with clear glass Bocote risor 'n trim with same spec's.

SpankyNeal · « **Reply #297 on:** January 17, 2011, 08:14:00 AM »

Green glass and Macassar...that will be a looker for sure!!! We will definately require pics when it arrives!

Congrats

Oh yeah, sorry about bringing ya down with us, but that's what we Hillaholics do you know!

WOW guy's check it out, we almost got 300 posts talking about slow, outdated, shocky bows that are too long to hunt with.....amazing!

Spanky

David Mitchell · « **Reply #298 on:** January 17, 2011, 09:05:00 AM »

Yeah, Spanky, the trouble is that those of us who already knew about what a hoot they are will be having to wait longer now to get 'em because of all the guys who have been infected with the desire here. What have we done??? :confused:

Rob DiStefano · « **Reply #299 on:** January 17, 2011, 09:08:00 AM »

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Originally posted by David Mitchell:
... What have we done??? :confused:

boosted howard hill archery's profits, for one thing.

i sure wish they'd have become trad gang sponsors ....


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