Author Topic: HH bug got me ... Part One! (Read 348481 times)

soap creek · « **Reply #14260 on:** July 20, 2013, 05:41:00 PM »

I've got a New Vixen listed f/s , I have a little wiggle room the on price, but not too much. Just giving the Hill gang a heads up if any ones interested.

Jim Picarelli · « **Reply #14261 on:** July 20, 2013, 08:10:00 PM »

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Originally posted by Lambow:
Well, I'm back in the American semi-longbow busniess again.

Got this bow a few days ago, and it looks and shoots great!

It's a Zebra Grevy, made by Louie Armbruster.
48@28, 69" ntn. Green glass.

Very nice! I have a 70" Grevy, 58@28, that I picked up earlier this month and it's quickly becoming my favorite bow

SportHunter · « **Reply #14262 on:** July 20, 2013, 09:23:00 PM »

Lets see some pics Jim, I have two Grevys, they are definitely top performers.

Jim Picarelli · « **Reply #14263 on:** July 20, 2013, 11:02:00 PM »

SportHunter... a few of the Grevy

Jim Picarelli · « **Reply #14264 on:** July 20, 2013, 11:09:00 PM »

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

Lambow · « **Reply #14265 on:** July 20, 2013, 11:32:00 PM »

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 · « **Reply #14266 on:** July 20, 2013, 11:40:00 PM »

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 · « **Reply #14267 on:** July 20, 2013, 11:44:00 PM »

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

SportHunter · « **Reply #14268 on:** July 21, 2013, 07:34:00 PM »

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 · « **Reply #14269 on:** July 22, 2013, 06:31:00 PM »

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 · « **Reply #14270 on:** July 22, 2013, 06:34:00 PM »

Oh and it has black deer hide wrap laced
Cocobola riser

Green · « **Reply #14271 on:** July 22, 2013, 06:36:00 PM »

Congrats on placing your order. Should be a beaut!

Ric O'Shay · « **Reply #14272 on:** July 22, 2013, 06:54:00 PM »

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 · « **Reply #14273 on:** July 23, 2013, 08:22:00 AM »

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. · « **Reply #14274 on:** July 23, 2013, 10:00:00 AM »

Two4hooking,

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

Bob.

Mudd · « **Reply #14275 on:** July 23, 2013, 02:51:00 PM »

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 · « **Reply #14276 on:** July 23, 2013, 03:04:00 PM »

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

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

canopyboy · « **Reply #14277 on:** July 23, 2013, 06:20:00 PM »

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 · « **Reply #14278 on:** July 23, 2013, 06:37:00 PM »

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 · « **Reply #14279 on:** July 23, 2013, 07:27:00 PM »

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

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