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Offline far rider

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Re: HH bug got me ... Part One!
« Reply #1900 on: March 20, 2011, 09:38:00 PM »
:bigsmyl:     :thumbsup:
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Re: HH bug got me ... Part One!
« Reply #1901 on: March 21, 2011, 09:09:00 AM »
I have a 1950 something, double shelved Bear Cub(35lbs) That has vh666 as the serial number, I never could shoot that thing.

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Re: HH bug got me ... Part One!
« Reply #1902 on: March 21, 2011, 09:35:00 PM »
Well Craig should have started on my Redman today!  Can't wait to shoot that puppy! It's hard to believe how bad the HH Bug bit me.
Isaiah 1:18-20 Come now let us reason together, says the Lord.

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Re: HH bug got me ... Part One!
« Reply #1903 on: March 21, 2011, 10:18:00 PM »
Cool Blue!
I am eager to see it!  The way Craig works you'll have it in your hands soon.  He built my Half Breed and shipped it to TW in 21 days from the day he recieved my order.

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Re: HH bug got me ... Part One!
« Reply #1904 on: March 21, 2011, 10:29:00 PM »
I cant believe this thread is still alive!

Looks like Can start a side forum by now     :readit:
Relax,

You'll live longer!

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Re: HH bug got me ... Part One!
« Reply #1905 on: March 21, 2011, 10:30:00 PM »
My new Tembo only took 2-1/2 weeks to deliver. I couldn't belive the turn around time on this one. Come to think of it, I've never waited longer than five weeks for a Hill. Craig must sleep in the shop LOL! The man is fast and does an awesome job. Good luck with the new hill Blue.

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Re: HH bug got me ... Part One!
« Reply #1906 on: March 21, 2011, 11:12:00 PM »
Thanks guys. Started to get a Halfbreed but already have 2 boo HH's. Wanted something different. 55@28   68" full grip
( my Wesley and Big 5 are dished) bocote  riser and natural elk wrap.  
Craig does a great job
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Re: HH bug got me ... Part One!
« Reply #1907 on: March 21, 2011, 11:17:00 PM »
Good ole' Craig...he's the "stuff"......   :bigsmyl:


Used to be the best kept secret around...now the cat is out of the bag.

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Re: HH bug got me ... Part One!
« Reply #1908 on: March 22, 2011, 02:14:00 AM »
Let's see some pics.

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Re: HH bug got me ... Part One!
« Reply #1909 on: March 22, 2011, 08:16:00 AM »
Alright, HH fans, I cannot sit idle any longer - it is time to order a new Hill. Could I impose and ask for your opinion on the Cheetah model from a hunter's view. Other Hills I have owned and still have were rugged, dependable - are the Cheetahs as good - just have a concern with the juniper, being a soft wood. Of course, I would want to see it enclosed in clear fibreglass. Thanks for any and all responses.

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Re: HH bug got me ... Part One!
« Reply #1910 on: March 22, 2011, 08:27:00 AM »
I have only heard of two instances where Cheetahs had a problem, but that can and does happen with all bows! The one thing you don't have to worry about is how well Craig will take care of you if it does!
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Re: HH bug got me ... Part One!
« Reply #1911 on: March 22, 2011, 08:38:00 AM »
I haven't had my "Cheetah" to the woods yet but I sure plan on it.

I have hunted with yew bows and there's not a lot of difference in how tough the wood is in either yew or juniper.

Therefore I don't anticipate any problems but as Spanky pointed out, if I do I feel confident Craig will handle it for me.

My 2 cents worth.

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Re: HH bug got me ... Part One!
« Reply #1912 on: March 22, 2011, 10:13:00 AM »
When you think about core woods, you should ask yourself if you would be comfortable going on a long-awaited back country hunt with a non-fiberglass bow made of the same wood.

With Bamboo, the answer is yes. WIth yew the answer is yes, but with Juniper, the answer is probably "only if I had to."

That being said, I would and have hunted with hickory self bows, but I wouldn't want a Howard Hill bow with a hickory core.

Pick a high-performance core material with a long history of making fantastic bows (with and without fiberglass) and you will not be sorry.

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Re: HH bug got me ... Part One!
« Reply #1913 on: March 22, 2011, 10:27:00 AM »
"what would howard do?" ... make the limb veneers what you want, but make the limb cores tempered grass - always.
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Re: HH bug got me ... Part One!
« Reply #1914 on: March 22, 2011, 01:45:00 PM »
128Pages, is that a record????

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Re: HH bug got me ... Part One!
« Reply #1915 on: March 22, 2011, 02:13:00 PM »
I haven't had an issue with my Cheetah, but if it bothers you, just have a third core lam added, or temper the boo so the junipers are more of a veneer as Rob stated. I shouldn't think there would be an issue either way, but for sure Craig stands behind every bow.  The Cheetah is an eye catcher for sure though! Love mine, as it's my only 70" bow at present, and it is SMOOOOTH!

 

 

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Re: HH bug got me ... Part One!
« Reply #1916 on: March 22, 2011, 03:16:00 PM »
I see what you mean Tim!!

You are correct in that the "Cheetah" is an eye catcher.

I really like my Half Breed, "Yew and Boo!"

They are all pretty but you definitely need a "Redman" in the herd...lol

God bless,Mudd
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Re: HH bug got me ... Part One!
« Reply #1917 on: March 22, 2011, 03:24:00 PM »
My "Cheetah" is from 1999. No problems with her.
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Re: HH bug got me ... Part One!
« Reply #1918 on: March 22, 2011, 04:43:00 PM »
Nice collection Far Rider, which is your go too?
tg2nd, good avatar
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Re: HH bug got me ... Part One!
« Reply #1919 on: March 22, 2011, 05:00:00 PM »
Is there a way to tell when a Hill was made by the number on the riser? My Big Five is BC 685653.

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