Author Topic: My Howard Hill Big 5 arrived!! (Read 984 times)

Mudd · « **on:** December 16, 2009, 10:02:00 PM »

I am being tested to the endth degree. I am under my surgeons orders to NOT draw a bow for 6 weeks, that's jan 21st. That's not so bad you say... well add these facts into the equation.
My Howard Hill Big 5 actually arrived yesterday. I cleaned it and waxed it then hung it on my wall. Later in the day I called Jeff to see if he wanted to come over. His cell phone battery had gone dead so he didn't get my message until late last evening.
Fast forward to this afternoon Jeff came over with his stringer in hand. I stood and watched him fling arrows. Man! What a beautiful sight. I had it in my hands strung more than a few times. It took all I could muster not to just fling one 1 arrow. I was so grateful it got dark when it did.
I am a better person for showing restraint.. I just know I am but I sure as heck didn't like it...lol
God bless,Mudd

DannyBows · « **Reply #1 on:** December 16, 2009, 10:10:00 PM »

You're a better man than me, letting another man shoot a new bow before you can, but at least you got to fondle her first. LOL! Congrats, and stick to your rehab, lots of time to shoot after properly healing-up. I always like seeing your posts Mudd, that is a "Fine" looking dog there in your Avatar.

kevgsp · « **Reply #2 on:** December 16, 2009, 10:12:00 PM »

Be strong.... be strong...

Bryan pinick · « **Reply #3 on:** December 16, 2009, 10:20:00 PM »

What are the specs?? I may head over and "harang" a few arra's for you! :D

Mudd · « **Reply #4 on:** December 16, 2009, 10:25:00 PM »

70" n-t-n and 50#@28. I know I'm under the weather and my eyes hurt. In fact every part of my body hurts except my hair but I think it might be painful to onlookers. But even in this sad state my judgment would say it shoots faster and hits harder than I expected.
God bless, Mudd

PS Thank you for the kind words about my buddy Trouble with the Truth aka Liar

lpcjon2 · « **Reply #5 on:** December 16, 2009, 10:26:00 PM »

I would have caved for sure.

Ben Maher · « **Reply #6 on:** December 16, 2009, 10:47:00 PM »

from one Hill shooter to another ... Be Strong brother ..... !!!
the bow will keep just fine and you'll be thankful that ya followed doctors orders come mid january.
ben

SCATTERSHOT · « **Reply #7 on:** December 16, 2009, 11:29:00 PM »

"You're a better man than I am, Gunga Din"

JRY309 · « **Reply #8 on:** December 16, 2009, 11:41:00 PM »

Congrats on your new Hill Big Five,but be patient and follow doctor's order.

greywolf63 · « **Reply #9 on:** December 16, 2009, 11:43:00 PM »

congrats mudd

JV Rooster · « **Reply #10 on:** December 17, 2009, 12:03:00 AM »

Good for you but do what the doc says. God bless.

smoked · « **Reply #11 on:** December 17, 2009, 04:24:00 AM »

I have one that is 47# and it too shoots faster than I expected!

Mudd · « **Reply #12 on:** December 17, 2009, 05:23:00 AM »

I hope to get my wife to take some pictures today so I can share with my trad-family what's got me so pumped. Thanks everyone for taking your time. I knew if I didn't share this with someone I was gonna pop...lol

God bless,Mudd

WESTBROOK · « **Reply #13 on:** December 17, 2009, 06:54:00 AM »

Hang in there Mudd, the day will come.

I would have called Craig and had him hang on to the bow for a while, I'm not that strong.

Eric

Mudd · « **Reply #14 on:** December 17, 2009, 07:15:00 AM »

Ha ha ha!! Eric I couldn't be this strong without some help. I got this from another archer and wasn't about to let this deal get away from me even if it meant having to be tortured by having it here to drool over. I called Howard Hill bows and was able to get the bows birthday and where it was originally sold but not the name of the buyer. I was startled to learn as of Jan this will be considered a 20 yr old bow. I was bummed because there's most likely not more than a couple of hundred years left in its hunting life.
If I am correct the handle wrap, shelf and side plate are original and has very little wear more just a little dirty.
God bless,Mudd

carpenter · « **Reply #15 on:** December 17, 2009, 08:03:00 AM »

Hang in there Mudd your doing good!

Loosenock · « **Reply #16 on:** December 17, 2009, 08:06:00 AM »

Way to go Mudd. Gotta love them Hills. Still waiting on mine. Maybe today....

Loose

Renaissance Man · « **Reply #17 on:** December 17, 2009, 08:28:00 AM »

went thru the same thing a few years back after my neck surgery, looked at her hanging for about two months.
it was real sweet when one day when no one was home I took her out into the back yard and loosed a dozen.

David Mitchell · « **Reply #18 on:** December 17, 2009, 09:10:00 AM »

Mudd, good for you to show such restraint. It will be worth it when you can enjoy that Big Five and not be damaging something. Those older Hills are sweet. I just picked one up on here from Ken Denton down in Texas--a Tembo made in the 60's and just about like new condition. The handle wrap did not even show it had ever been shot. Man it's nice. I love Hills--have four of them. You do have to get you a back quiver though to complete the outfit

Freebooter · « **Reply #19 on:** December 17, 2009, 09:13:00 AM »

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