HH bug got me ... Part One!

[leatherneck]

But you all need to wait until tomorrow for pics. Sorry, I need to take them outside.

[Raging Water]

Originally posted by JohnHV:
A question for all you HH longbowmen.

I've never had the pleasure of shooting a HH, but I own and shoot a 65" BamaBow straight-limbed LB.  

For those of you who have shot both, how does shooting a HH compare with the BamaBow?

I have a 65" 74# at 28" Bama Bow. I love it, too. It shoots great. I am very accurate with my Bama Bow. I highly recommend Nate Steele's bows.

But, (Just like Mudd) I will also take out one of my Hills and shoot them side by side.

The Hill has a cool factor. So, I gotta shoot a Hill whenever I can.

Matt

[leatherneck]

Heres a couple teasers. Other pics on my post. Dont want to duplicate too much and hog up server space.
66" 54@27 HH Wesley Special. Bacote riser,carmelized bamboo limbs,horn tips,locator grip. My first Hill bow and I love it!

 

 

 

Mike...love that riser!  Beautiful bow!!
I'll go have a look on your post.

Congrats man!      

[leatherneck]

I've just been humbled and taught a valuable lesson by my Wesley. It said "Treat me like a kid,I'll shoot like a kid. Treat me like a man and I'll shoot like a man".
I started off with a couple different arrows to see what it liked. Around 575grains. 2-3" left on the average. Tried different arrows and the same outcome. Went up a little in weight and not much difference. So I said,I'll teach you. I loaded up a 160 grain snuffer(+ 15 grain lead),125 grain steel BH insert,and a 50 grain brass insert. 665 grain GT with(350 up front) Went out to the target and said"Now take that"! My bows response was-a bullseye!!! Next shot-1" right. 3rd shot-bullseye. Dropped back to 25 yards to see how much drop-2" drop but centered. I have some tinkering to do yet but looks like this one loves heavy arrows.

[WESTBROOK]

Yep, they sure do like heavy arrows!

For those that are familiar with Dave Millers bows, have any of you shot his model called the "Expedition"? It has a concave/convex limb..meaning that the bamboo is not ground into flat laminations but is left in its curved profile and laminated.

I talked with Dave at K'zoo alittle about it. He told me that some older Hill bows were made that way. According to Dave it makes for a stiffer/lighter limb, similar in theory to the Adcock limb.

Just wondering if any one has tried one..

Eric

[ny state land]

Originally posted by longbowben:
My bow is done just waiting on strings.Craig is having problems getting strings   :confused:  

Mine also! Let me know if you here that they ship!

[longbowben]

I just had him send the bow out today without a string leatherneck had a spare.He said he would send the other two strings when they show up.Thanks leatherneck

[Mudd]

My new-to-me HH Wesley Special got here today.

It's 70", 50@28.

 
 
 
 
 

Sweet is just about as perfect a word I can think of to describe how it feels and shoots.

I came so close to ruining a couple of nocks with my 1st 3 arrows.

God bless,Mudd

[Benny Nganabbarru]

Sweet bow, Roy!

Roy.  I really like that one!  It's long enough and not too heavy...purrrrrrfect    
I get first dibbs!

Looks to me that she likes you too much tho..hah.. the story of my life.

[leatherneck]

Mudd- Sweet addition to your collection!

[WESTBROOK]

Beaut of a Bow Roy

You my friend have got it BAD!!

Eric

[OP-archer]

Well, after 64 pages of entries I just had to get my .02 cents worth.  Last week I called Marty Thompson (Apex Predator - a TRADGANG Sponsor) and ordered a Cumberland (68" 48@28 Purple Heart/Satinwood riser with bamboo cores and lams under clear glass).  But with all this great information, I can now address my needs, trust his judgement and get a better fitting Hill-style bow that specifically suites me.  Thanks to everyone who contributed.  This has been an absolutely informative thread and has made me a more informed consumer and hopefully a satisified customer which every bowyer wants.  Rick

[Wannabe1]

OPRick, Marty is a great guy to deal with. He'll take care of you and that Cumberland model has already proved itself on deer and hogs. Make sure to post up some pics when she arrives!  

[Kevin L.]

Roy, beautiful Wesley. Ain't nothing that feels like bamboo.

OPRick, sounds like a winner. Be sure to post up some pics when it gets to ya.

Kevin

[David Mitchell]

Wow, never heard of a bowyer having to hold up delivery due to no strings.  Somehow I just figured they made their own.  I would just have it shipped and make my own! Strings aren't hard to come by.

[droz il]

Another beauty Roy, CONGRATS.

[Wannabe1]

Roy, that's another great bow to add to the collection! Congrats.