Author Topic: How many Howard Hill Enthusiasts out there? (Read 1370 times)

bowmofo · « **on:** November 20, 2007, 10:44:00 AM »

Since the first time I shot a Hill I knew it was for me now I own 3 a 58#-60#-65# all at least 68" long they all seem to shoot a 2018 beautifully .
I was wondering if anyone else experienced this LOVE AT FIRST FLIGHT! MIKE

Izzy · « **Reply #1 on:** November 20, 2007, 10:47:00 AM »

They are very classy.I dont own one myself but my 7 year old son has 35# @ 24" bear cub.Coco riser with juniper veneers and it is a shooter and a head turner.

BobCo 1965 · « **Reply #2 on:** November 20, 2007, 11:00:00 AM »

I love my Hill's and Schulz longbows!!!

I know, I have the Bluest Jeans in town! :D

tamure · « **Reply #3 on:** November 20, 2007, 11:06:00 AM »

I got a Halfbreed a little while ago from a fellow Tradganger. I must say I was pleasantly surprised with its performance. I have mainly shot heavily R/D longbows, and I wasn't really expecting much from a straight-limbed bow. Boy did it prove me wrong. It is beautiful and lightweight to boot. I only wish it was a little longer. It is only 62". 64 or 66 would be perfect.

SCATTERSHOT · « **Reply #4 on:** November 20, 2007, 11:20:00 AM »

I currently have four. A Wesley Special, two Big 5s, and a Ruffed Grouse, in addition to a St. Charles, a Strunk, and a Massie, all Hill style straight end longbows. The R/D designs might be a little faster, but there's just something about those old sticks!

Montauks · « **Reply #5 on:** November 20, 2007, 11:22:00 AM »

One 70" "Big Five"

Justin Falon · « **Reply #6 on:** November 20, 2007, 11:56:00 AM »

Me too! I love Hill bows. I only have 1 Wesley Special made for me by Craig. For the people using only r/d bows or some other contraption, this bow lacks nothing is speed and performance. I made a believer out of a 190# doe about a week ago when I sent a heavy arrow through her spine at 8 yards. End of story.

I've made a few hill style bows myself. Harder to make than a guy thinks......

jf

42WLA · « **Reply #7 on:** November 20, 2007, 01:43:00 PM »

I've had my Ted Kramer made HH Big Five since 1989. Would not trade it for the newest carbon wonder bow.

mike g · « **Reply #8 on:** November 20, 2007, 01:58:00 PM »

I have one Big 5 named just "Passable" 68" 52# @ 28"
I have a sentman Razorbak Hill style on order.

SpankyNeal · « **Reply #9 on:** November 20, 2007, 03:01:00 PM »

Only one right now "Blackie" a 66" Carbon Lamboo Tembo with Ebony riser. Smooth, fast, accurate and no handshock at all with the TS+ string and very little with dacron. Love this bow more than any other recurve or r/d longbow i've ever owned and that's been quite a few! Planning a Wesley next right after the new year.

five-oh · « **Reply #10 on:** November 20, 2007, 03:21:00 PM »

I only one Hill, a 70" Big 5, but hope to some day acquire more. I love it though!

JRY309 · « **Reply #11 on:** November 20, 2007, 03:38:00 PM »

I've shot mainly R/D longbows and some hybrids,but I traded for a Hill last year on Tradgang.I really enjoy shooting Hill bows and now I have 3 of them.I've got a Big Five with black glass and ebony riser that is beautiful and fun to shoot.I have another Howard Hill Big Five that Ted Kramer made and a Howard Hill Falcon longbow.I like the D-shape and the look of the Hill bows.

Robinofdahood · « **Reply #12 on:** November 20, 2007, 04:07:00 PM »

I'm ordering one in the next few weeks, so...umm... I don't think you should get one any time soon. LOL!
They exude classic tradition, IMVHO.
-Dave

Stone Knife · « **Reply #13 on:** November 20, 2007, 04:44:00 PM »

I have two, a Big Five 48# @28" and Redman 47# @27" I love them both, my son wants a Hill now! I'll see how his grades go then decide.

TSP · « **Reply #14 on:** November 20, 2007, 06:00:00 PM »

I'm not an 'enthusiast' to the point of shooting my fairly new Wesley Special exclusively (since I do have other bows), but there's definately something special about a classic Howard Hill longbow. Like having a piece of the past in your hand, and no bow is quieter. Great bows.

HARL · « **Reply #15 on:** November 20, 2007, 08:27:00 PM »

Right now on my wall I have a few Hills.I sold my Morrison Shawnee's and decided to only use my Hills.
68" Cheetah 5 lams boo 2 Juniper 67@29 (silver moose head inlay)
68" Wesley T/D 5 boo 1 carbon 68@29 (silver deer head inlay)
68" Redman 5 yew 1 carbon 59@29 (flying turkey inlay)
68" Halfbreed 4 boo 2 yew 64@29 (silver bear inlay)
70" Tembo 3 boo 2 bacote 65@29 (silver elephant inlay)
66" Wild Boar 4boo 1 red elm 60@29 (silver wild boar inlay)
68" longbowmans choice 2 boo 2 osage 1 cocobolo 1 carbon 59@29 (silver hill broadhead inlay)
56" bear cub (grandsons)
62" Badger 4 boo 1 carbon 59@29 (silver strutting turkey inlay)
I have plans for at least 2 more !!!

bowmofo · « **Reply #16 on:** November 20, 2007, 11:36:00 PM »

Nice collection HARL (would like to see pictures)! Next your going to tell me they are all leftys. I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who got hooked I was starting to think there was something wrong with me.Im always looking for my next one. Mike

j-p · « **Reply #17 on:** November 21, 2007, 04:00:00 AM »

Harl,
I'm thinking of ordering a Halfbreed. Which bows of yours are the best shooters, or are they all similar in feel and shooting characteristics?

BobCo 1965 · « **Reply #18 on:** November 21, 2007, 08:44:00 AM »

Anyone have a Croc? I have one with a gloss finish and it is really beautiful.

Below is a pic of my sons Cheetah - well its a Bear Cub that I had Craig make with the Cheetah woods. It shoots 40#'s at 26". He shoots it at 22" still:

FullCurl · « **Reply #19 on:** November 21, 2007, 09:07:00 AM »

For sure. Next bow is a Redman. Just love the HH's


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