Author Topic: HH bug got me ... Part One! (Read 348164 times)

Rob DiStefano · « **Reply #240 on:** January 15, 2011, 03:05:00 PM »

true, spanky, but if i ask for a 60# @ 29" bow, i better not get one tillered at 64# or 56#. a good bowyer will be able to get within 2# of the target draw length weight, most at less than a pound. more bowyers are starting to use really good digital scales like the easton (not cheap at around $140). like i said, there is a bunch of fudging going on with draw/holding weights recorded on too many stick bows.

Ben Maher · « **Reply #241 on:** January 15, 2011, 03:20:00 PM »

Dave,
that is my experience with Craig's bow too .

Orion · « **Reply #242 on:** January 15, 2011, 03:55:00 PM »

My experience as well, Dave. Have owned several Hills over the years. Most have been 2-3# heavy. One was right on. This is on a spring scale on which almost all my other bows, (more than 50 over the years) have come out at weight. Of course, some of those were off a tad, too.

leatherneck · « **Reply #243 on:** January 15, 2011, 04:45:00 PM »

I'm in BIG trouble guys. I just got a Halfbreed in the mail for a test drive. Now mind you Jason sent this bow out on Thur. and I got it already. Thats fast. Anyhow, it's time to pick out some woods.

Thanks for everyones help.

Wannabe1 · « **Reply #244 on:** January 15, 2011, 04:49:00 PM »

Ooooh Yaaaah! You done gone and got bit! We'll be looking forward to pics of the new addition soon!

Ben Maher · « **Reply #245 on:** January 15, 2011, 04:51:00 PM »

Anyhow, it's time to pick out some woods

Well... I'd suggest yew , or perhaps maybe yew or if you are feeling adventurous what about yew ?

Seriously , then caramalised 'boo looks crazy good as does juniper, yew or Elm over bamboo cores . If you straight woods and no 'boo I'd recommend wither yew or elm .

Myself, I'm partial to yew ...

Rob DiStefano · « **Reply #246 on:** January 15, 2011, 04:55:00 PM »

i'm partial to nothing but 'boo. maybe the caramalized flavor, too - gotta see how my b5 turns out.

Wannabe1 · « **Reply #247 on:** January 15, 2011, 04:59:00 PM »

I gotta brag on my "Owl" because she shoots very nice. Osage is by far my favorite bow wood. Don't know why I just didn't go for the Crocodile when I ordered it. :p

Rob DiStefano · « **Reply #248 on:** January 15, 2011, 05:25:00 PM »

for woods, it's gotta be osage or yew for me, in that order.

but man, the smoooothness of grass limbs is *SO* good!!!

unless the cane or 'boo is stained, it's pretty plain jane looking. but heat tempering ("caramelizing") really takes the grass coloring to a whole new level.

i know that first hand from flaming raw bamboo tubes. it can go from near very light tan or just cut green, to amber or orange or dark chocolate, and at the same time the properties are changed into a completely different substance that's incredibly durable and *stiff*.

Benny Nganabbarru · « **Reply #249 on:** January 15, 2011, 05:27:00 PM »

My favourite is yew (my second, better-fitting, Redman is in the works), followed by normal yellow bamboo, and someday perhaps an osage Crocodile will make its way here. Another fellow in town just got a Crocodile, so I am looking forward to seeing that. My preference is for clear glass, and for some reason, I prefer my Hills to be the ones made out of all the same timber in the limbs, rather than mixtures.

Ben Maher · « **Reply #250 on:** January 15, 2011, 05:36:00 PM »

Ben said
I prefer my Hills to be the ones made out of all the same timber in the limbs, rather than mixtures.

Great minds think alike ! Me too!

David Mitchell · « **Reply #251 on:** January 15, 2011, 05:37:00 PM »

OK, Ben amd Orion, didn't think I would be only one who experienced this little discrepancy.

Mudd · « **Reply #252 on:** January 15, 2011, 05:40:00 PM »

I too am partial to yew!

I can say it hasn't always been that way though.

There was a time when it was all "grass" but in my opinion yew is.... well it's yew!

God bless,Mudd

Benny Nganabbarru · « **Reply #253 on:** January 15, 2011, 05:46:00 PM »

My mate Tony, who now owns my previous Redman, weighed that bow and found it to be spot-on. He also weighed other bows to make sure of the readings. They all seemed good.

Rob DiStefano · « **Reply #254 on:** January 15, 2011, 05:54:00 PM »

it would be great if there was an easy way to standardize weight scale calibration. until then, YMMV!

Rooselk · « **Reply #255 on:** January 15, 2011, 05:55:00 PM »

Yew for me as well. I already have a Blacktail recurve and a Blacktail longbow with yew limbs and I see no reason to be switching woods when I order my Hill.

That said, I'm finding it a little troubling to read here that if I order a 54# @ 27" Hill bow I might actually receive a 58# @ 27" bow. Sorry, but that just won't cut it.

Ben Maher · « **Reply #256 on:** January 15, 2011, 06:01:00 PM »

Rooselk,
it is my experience that the bows will come in at weight or heavier , never lighter. I have had many Hills that came in bang on as requested poundage wise.

leatherneck · « **Reply #257 on:** January 15, 2011, 06:13:00 PM »

So far this is what I want. 66" 54@27 Wesley Special.
Limbs- I'm leaning toward caramelized boo limbs(I too prefer the amber color).
Riser-locator grip with ??? Not sure of the handle wood. What do you all think Texas Ebony will look like with the amber limbs? Suggestions ?

SpankyNeal · « **Reply #258 on:** January 15, 2011, 06:17:00 PM »

Hey Mike, if ya go caramelized then anything with brown, black or red would be my choice (Cocobolo, TX Ebony, Ebony, Macassar, Bocote, etc.) If ya go with the amber then Osage...yeah baby!!

Spanky

Rob DiStefano · « **Reply #259 on:** January 15, 2011, 06:22:00 PM »

the big 5 i just ordered has caramelized 'boo under clear glass and paduak riser and tip overlays, laced black grip.

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