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Offline David Mitchell

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Re: HH bug got me ... Part One!
« Reply #2360 on: April 18, 2011, 09:38:00 PM »
Hey, Ben and sou-pawbowshooter, don't forget, some of the rest of us will be watching for those lefty bows to start showing up as well. Heck, we can't get Nate to take any orders now!
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Re: HH bug got me ... Part One!
« Reply #2361 on: April 19, 2011, 06:01:00 AM »
Chris,
If you want to hunt with a HH in a tree, you need to consider the Tree Saddle. Since there is no platform, hand rails, or arm rest you have the clearance to shoot whatever length of bow you like. I had my first HH bowkill last year using my Tree Saddle.

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Re: HH bug got me ... Part One!
« Reply #2362 on: April 19, 2011, 05:25:00 PM »
Does anyone have pictures of a crocodile hill? Mudd's Osage royal has planted a seed in my brain that I can't seem to shake   :biglaugh:   Perhaps my bug needs a little more medicine courtesy of Mr. Ekin!

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Re: HH bug got me ... Part One!
« Reply #2363 on: April 19, 2011, 06:19:00 PM »
Wade I'd bet it would be awesome with Osage.

There's something about hedge that just tweaks my eyes.

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Re: HH bug got me ... Part One!
« Reply #2364 on: April 19, 2011, 08:03:00 PM »
I have been thinking I need a yew/honey locus bow.  I think I will wait till Craig is not so busy with you guys, it may take a little calculating to come up with the faster taper and leaner limb design with a reverse handle that I want.

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Re: HH bug got me ... Part One!
« Reply #2365 on: April 19, 2011, 09:34:00 PM »
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I have been thinking I need a yew/honey locus bow.  I think I will wait till Craig is not so busy with you guys, it may take a little calculating to come up with the faster taper and leaner limb design with a reverse handle that I want.
Now that sounds like a sweet combination!!

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Re: HH bug got me ... Part One!
« Reply #2366 on: April 19, 2011, 10:18:00 PM »
Wow, been away a little and the thread is still steaming right along! Amazing!
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Re: HH bug got me ... Part One!
« Reply #2367 on: April 19, 2011, 10:23:00 PM »
With a 45# HH can Craig cut it to center??
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Re: HH bug got me ... Part One!
« Reply #2368 on: April 19, 2011, 10:29:00 PM »
I cut a 37 pound at 26 inch Cheetah to 1/8" off center so it would have a better range for stiffer arrows. It has been a number of years and the bow is still going strong.  I have two heavier Hills that are also cut to 1/8" from center with no problems, again I did it to allow for stiffer heavier arrows.

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Re: HH bug got me ... Part One!
« Reply #2369 on: April 20, 2011, 08:00:00 PM »
Got my hill tuned pretty good and its shooting great.  I have noticed that a consitant anchor is very important.  I needed to get one anyhow.
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Re: HH bug got me ... Part One!
« Reply #2370 on: April 20, 2011, 08:16:00 PM »
I havent received my Robin hood 70 inch 50 @ 28(I draw 29.5)from craig yet.  What do you think it will feel like from shooting my 49@ 28 64" Toelke Whip?
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Re: HH bug got me ... Part One!
« Reply #2371 on: April 20, 2011, 08:59:00 PM »
Well my transition what I noticed was a firmer feel upon release.  Not a shock but a feeling of power that makes it easier to continue pushing against it.  The lack of sound takes alittle to get used to for me 'cause my brain keep thinking something was missing from the shot.  I will tell you that when the first arrow comes out spinning perfectly with a blurr of feathers you will be hooked.
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Re: HH bug got me ... Part One!
« Reply #2372 on: April 20, 2011, 09:10:00 PM »
It's here!!!
 

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Re: HH bug got me ... Part One!
« Reply #2373 on: April 20, 2011, 09:12:00 PM »
Cheetah 65#@27 66" long

 

 

 

 

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Re: HH bug got me ... Part One!
« Reply #2374 on: April 20, 2011, 09:14:00 PM »
Man, that's some figured juniper if I ever saw it.  Striking!  :thumbsup:
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Re: HH bug got me ... Part One!
« Reply #2375 on: April 20, 2011, 09:16:00 PM »
Wow that is beautiful!!!!  I knew the cheetas were nice but that one is nice.
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Re: HH bug got me ... Part One!
« Reply #2376 on: April 20, 2011, 09:31:00 PM »
Super lookin Cheetah...congrats!
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Re: HH bug got me ... Part One!
« Reply #2377 on: April 20, 2011, 09:52:00 PM »
Good looking Cheetah, Congrats.
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Re: HH bug got me ... Part One!
« Reply #2378 on: April 20, 2011, 09:54:00 PM »
Awesome looking Cheetah!

Congratulations!!

Thank you for sharing.

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Re: HH bug got me ... Part One!
« Reply #2379 on: April 20, 2011, 09:57:00 PM »
@ Jesse ... Nice mate  !That Juniper , as Dave said is beautiful . what specs is it ?

@ MT ... having just orederd a Toelke Whip I am asking the same question but in reverse ! The main difference you'll notice is that girls will find you more attractive and that everyone will want to be your friend ... lol

The difference will be more 'bump' at the shot and if a straight grip was ordered , you'll notice a that it wil take a bit more notice of how you grip the bow to be consistent ... but it won't take long and if like so many others on this thread you stick with it , you'll find it about the most forgiving and accurate bow inyour rack.
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