HH bug got me ... Part One!

[Ringneck]

Rik, they look better leaning against a big bull elk   :D

[Nate Steen .]

Rik,

the only way those bows would look good is covered by a bowquiver next to an elk.....because I'd be looking at the elk!....lol  

[Rik]

Alas, my artistic sensibilities are being impugned. Have you no appreciation for fine art?

[Blueridge]

I like em, how much meat have they accounted for??

I am a little confused about the color choice, although with refined art lighting is everything.  Like I always ask my artist daughter, "What are you trying to say with that painting?"
I had one with the light brown/light rust. I tried to not make it a pattern, but I never got it to that "that's it" point, guess I did not know what I was trying to say with it.

[Buckhorn47]

A nice pair there, Rik. I had one of those Wesleys but it required more "oomphf" than my system was capable of, so now someone in Texas shiould be enjoying it.

[ny state land]

Great site for Hill fans.

 http://www.dickwightman.com/howardhill/hhsindex.html

[Jesse_83]

Can anyone guide me in the right direction for arrow spine?  I'm expecting a HH Cheetah in the next 4-6 weeks.  68" 65#@27"  I shoot wood arrows so im not too worried about foc..i use 125-145gr broadheads.  I have 70-75# spine pine hexshafts for my 66#@27" longbow of a different brand.  Do you think these arrows will fit the HH bow nicely?
Thanks!

[David Mitchell]

Hey, Rik, might as well spray paint the Mona Lisa!        

[bayoulongbowman]

yep Dave a ways back said the lefty shooters here were the best looking best shooting on here , well im here so enough said! Mark#78        

[Rob DiStefano]

Originally posted by Jesse_83:
Can anyone guide me in the right direction for arrow spine?  I'm expecting a HH Cheetah in the next 4-6 weeks.  68" 65#@27"  I shoot wood arrows so im not too worried about foc..i use 125-145gr broadheads.  I have 70-75# spine pine hexshafts for my 66#@27" longbow of a different brand.  Do you think these arrows will fit the HH bow nicely?
Thanks!

get yerself a surewood test kit with a 2 spine bracket above and below.  particularly with woodies, there's no substitute for trying out the real thing.

[Swamp Yankee]

Enough and stop already.  Are you all on Craig's payroll or what?  I'm just getting settled in with my new Yew & Bubinga Mohawk and now I need to try a matching Yew & Bubinga Hill because of you all.  It's a conspiracty I tell you.

[Rik]

Rob's suggestion is the perfect solution.

However, if you don't have the dollars to buy a test kit, the second best option is to go "Old School." Go to a shoot and ask as many guys as possible if you can shoot one of their arrows. When you find the one that flies like a laser-------THAT'S THE SPINE FOR YOU.

P.S. In regards to the question about how much meat those wonderfully beautiful Howard Hill bows of mine have made, well, let's just say that one one hunt alone, one of them put over 4,000 pounds of meat on the ground for the local Aborigines. We even packed out the tongue. Hot work, but rewarding. I have to have two full-size freezers to keep up with what they shoot.

They may be beautiful and look like city-slicker bows, but MAN can they shoot!

[GingivitisKahn]

Originally posted by Swamp Yankee:
Enough and stop already.  Are you all on Craig's payroll or what?  I'm just getting settled in with my new Yew & Bubinga Mohawk and now I need to try a matching Yew & Bubinga Hill because of you all.  It's a conspiracty I tell you.

Sounds beautiful.  You'll need to share the pics when you get it.   :D

[Jesse_83]

Thanks Rob and Rik, I'm in Canada so ordering shafts out of the states is pricey. But luckily the North American Longbow Safari is in Alberta this year so maybe I'll try the "old school" method.  I can't wait to get my first Hill!

Jesse,
Welcome to the fun!
I'm sure you'll love your new Hill.  And all of them you are inspired to buy in the months/years ahead.

Will be watching for you to post a pic of your new beauty.  

[SpankyNeal]

Hey Dan, if Ben Kleinig posts a pic of his Bubinga Redman turn your head quickly or you'll be done in for sure!              :D

[2treks]

I just saw some pics of a 70", 67# HILL Jungle Cat.#37 of 40. 3/boo 2/bacote. Pretty nice bow.
What year was that bow offered as the Special?
OH! it has a lion scrimshaw in the riser.
I think I might be catching a bug.  

[Mudd]

This has gone from bug to pandemic!..lol

I can't say the end is in sight either.

I can't begin to tell you folks how it's been a real blessing to me.

I can tell you that it is.......!!!!!!!!

God bless,Mudd

Originally posted by SpankyNeal:
Hey Dan, if Ben Kleinig posts a pic of his Bubinga Redman turn your head quickly or you'll be done in for sure!                    :D  

I'd love to see that!  Ben, when you get a moment, would you please post one?