Author Topic: HH bug got me ... Part One! (Read 348162 times)

Ben Maher · « **Reply #220 on:** January 14, 2011, 02:35:00 PM »

Roy, it looks okay I suppose ... i know that when mine gets here in a few weeks it will look better though...because it'll be left handed!

Only kiddin'... they look fantastic. I can't wait for mine . For a kid who went to sleep every nite with Images of Errol Flynn loosing Grey goose justice running through his head , and daydreamed of Sherwood adventures it'll be just the ticket methinks.
Thanks for posting the pics Mudd.

Wannabe1 · « **Reply #221 on:** January 14, 2011, 04:25:00 PM »

If you haven't seen my new bow yet, follow the link below.

http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=098932

magnus · « **Reply #222 on:** January 14, 2011, 04:32:00 PM »

Mudd that's a beauty. I think I like the Royal better though. Then again what do I know.

Keeping the Faith!
Magnus

Mudd · « **Reply #223 on:** January 14, 2011, 07:03:00 PM »

There will be more pictures posted once I get it here to "Sherwood" in L.A., MO...lol

God bless,Mudd

Steve Clandinin · « **Reply #224 on:** January 14, 2011, 07:34:00 PM »

Mudd,That is one nice looking bow !This will definately go with your green outfit!LOL, Roy what are the stats on your new bow?

leatherneck · « **Reply #225 on:** January 14, 2011, 07:52:00 PM »

Nice bow Mudd! You guys have gotten me in big trouble. I have a HH coming and a Mohawk coming to test drive. I sure hope I don't like them both!

Rob DiStefano · « **Reply #226 on:** January 14, 2011, 08:24:00 PM »

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Originally posted by leatherneck:
Nice bow Mudd! You guys have gotten me in big trouble. I have a HH coming and a Mohawk coming to test drive. I sure hope I don't like them both!

two very different longbows - don't compare them, love them each for what they are, as the superb individuals they be.

GET THEM BOTH!

read that again!

Mudd · « **Reply #227 on:** January 14, 2011, 08:37:00 PM »

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Originally posted by Rob DiStefano:

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Originally posted by leatherneck:
Nice bow Mudd! You guys have gotten me in big trouble. I have a HH coming and a Mohawk coming to test drive. I sure hope I don't like them both!
two very different longbows - don't compare them, love them each for what they are, as the superb individuals they be.

GET THEM BOTH!

read that again! [/b]

Thanks for the kind words. Now pay heed to what Rob says....lol He's right on the money with his assessment.

God bless,Mudd

Wannabe1 · « **Reply #228 on:** January 14, 2011, 08:42:00 PM »

Rob/Roy are both correctomundo! I had a 68" Mohawk that I got on a trade from Papa Bear(Larry) and I regret to this day ever letting that thing slip from my hands. It was one smooth shooting longbow!

Rooselk · « **Reply #229 on:** January 14, 2011, 09:49:00 PM »

I really love the pics of the HH bows you guys have been posting. But I especially appreciate finally seeing a pic of a Hill bow with a myrtle riser. I'm going to be ordering a Hill bow soon and have considered having it made with woods native to the Pacific Northwest where I live. I thought of myrtle for the riser but wasn't sure how it would look with yew limbs.

RC · « **Reply #230 on:** January 14, 2011, 10:55:00 PM »

Ya`ll did it!!!I`m working out a trade for one now.I`ll have a "Hawk" and "Hill" in the house...Life is good.Thank You Lord.RC

longbowben · « **Reply #231 on:** January 14, 2011, 10:59:00 PM »

SpankyNeal · « **Reply #232 on:** January 14, 2011, 11:07:00 PM »

Wow, now there's a big surprise RC...like we didn't know that was gonna happen!

Hope it's a good one for ya!

Spanky

leatherneck · « **Reply #233 on:** January 14, 2011, 11:15:00 PM »

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Originally posted by Rob DiStefano:

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Originally posted by leatherneck:
Nice bow Mudd! You guys have gotten me in big trouble. I have a HH coming and a Mohawk coming to test drive. I sure hope I don't like them both!
two very different longbows - don't compare them, love them each for what they are, as the superb individuals they be.

GET THEM BOTH!

read that again! [/b]

No,No. Our chat Rob didn't fall on deaf ears. I understand they are completely different. I wanted to try them both and Vince was more than willing to ship me one out. I'm gonna have a fun week next week. Maybe an expensive one to boot.

tradlongbow · « **Reply #234 on:** January 15, 2011, 12:00:00 AM »

I agree, everyone that like longbows should have a hill and a mohawk. Darren

David Mitchell · « **Reply #235 on:** January 15, 2011, 12:48:00 PM »

OK, I just gotta ask this question--I own five Hill bows--four made by Craig and one by John Schulz. The Schulz made bow is right on the weight marked, the other four are all 4# heavier than marked weight on my scale and others I have checked them on. All my other bows (about 14) all weigh essentially as marked on my scale. A buddy got a new Hill 3 weeks ago and it was the same way when he checked it on his scale--right about 4# heavier than marked. What gives? Anyone else found this to be the case? It has not created a problem for me but could for some people if they are ordering right at their max shooting weight. I love all my Hills and would order again (and am sorely tempted because of this thread :D but I would seriously consider ordering 4# lighter than what I was shooting for I think.

Rob DiStefano · « **Reply #236 on:** January 15, 2011, 12:59:00 PM »

it's all a question about the scales used and how carefully you take a weight reading on yer bow.

i use an easton digital scale. it's extremely accurate. is use the "clothes pin on the shaft" to check the draw length weight. the shaft is a 32" 5/16" woodie, marked at 26" to 31" in 1/2" increments, from the depth of the nock's throat.

when the clothes pin hits the riser i let down. the scaled weight is retained on the easton scale. i do this three times, just to make sure.

imo, analog spring scales just aren't as accurate as digital scales. ymmv.

David Mitchell · « **Reply #237 on:** January 15, 2011, 01:07:00 PM »

I realize that Rob, but my spring scale says my other bows are on target weight...my Hills are 4# above. Why just the Hills?

Rob DiStefano · « **Reply #238 on:** January 15, 2011, 01:58:00 PM »

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Originally posted by David Mitchell:
I realize that Rob, but my spring scale says my other bows are on target weight...my Hills are 4# above. Why just the Hills?

what i said - spring scales just aren't as accurate as digital scales. easy to calibrate digital ... not gonna happen with analog. if three bowyers each had analog spring scales, they might get three different readings on the same bow. it happens far more than we think. then there's the marketing fudge factor - the bow is marked 55# and shoots a fast arrow, but on a digital scale it reads 59# .... hmmmmmmmmm.

SpankyNeal · « **Reply #239 on:** January 15, 2011, 02:59:00 PM »

I agree with Rob...it's probably just the difference between Craigs scale and others. However I will interject one more thought pertaining to bows in general. When bows are made from natural materials, and built to a formula, weight differences will occur due to variations in the material. Sometimes the weight can be brought in line while maintaining proper tiller, and sometimes not. That's why one bow can have 10lbs shaved off after it's built and the next can only have 2-3. At least that's how I see it.

Spanky

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