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HH...Cheetah or Redman?

Started by Oliverstacy, December 31, 2010, 04:34:00 PM

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Oliverstacy

I'll looking at putting in an order for a 66" HH and wanted to see what people thought between the Redman and Cheetah.

I like the looks of both juniper and yew so I could go either way.  I have shot a bow will all yew limbs and it was smooth so I'm leaning that way.  But Juniper has been on the short list for a while!

Just wondering!

Thanks,

Josh
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Ricker

Josh,
I've shot them both and honestly couldn't tell any difference.  In my opinion go with what looks best to you.  The Juniper Craig uses is pretty cool looking.

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bicster

I have a HH Longbowmans Choice made from Yew. It is a beautifull bow but the Cheetah is also on my short list too.
Bic

SCATTERSHOT

I've never shot a Cheetah, but I have owned both a Halfbreed and a Redman, and currently own two St. Charles yew bows. The yew limbs seem smoother to me than other materials, but I don't believe there's much difference in them. If I were going to order another Hill, it would be a Halfbreed.
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Wannabe1

I used to have a Half Breed and now own a Redman. Both shot extremely well and were very smooth. I cannot speak for the Cheetah but, that Juniper sure is a pretty limb veneer. Below is my Redman.
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Ben Maher

I have had both and many many more of both through my hands .
I still own and shoot Redmans ... but I'm a bit of fan of yew .

There won't be much difference in the way either shoot. Some people like 'boo , some like yew ..... you can't go wrong either way .
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michaelschwister

I would go for the cheetah with an extra lam of bamboo, texas ebony riser too.......
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Rob DiStefano

no hill or hill style bow feels or seems right to me unless the limbs are all tempered bamboo lams.  and they perform their best if their length is tailored to your draw length (i.e. - looooongbow long!).
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Ric O'Shay

The yew is a great bow wood. Juniper is pretty but you need the bamboo as a core wood with it. The 4 lams of yew in the Redman are smooth and fast. One extra lam of yew (5 altogether) and you'll have that special "go to" bow for any occasion.
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Lee Robinson .

About 17 years ago I bought a Cheetah from HH. It was a beautiful simple bow.
Until next time...good shooting,
Lee

Dick in Seattle

Having had several of each, I'd say it's purely a decision of looks and what else is on your shelf.   There could be as much difference in feel between two Halfbreeds or two Cheetahs with identical specs as there could be between the two models.  Not that that would be much... just depending on who did the final tillering/sanding or what the wood's attitude was as it grew.
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Mudd

I would like to suggest one of each...lol

I doubt you could go wrong with either.

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Rick Butler

Sometime in the not-to-distant future I intend to order another Hill. I'm really leaning towards the Cheetah but I like the Redman too.  May have to order both!
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KPaul

Just got my my first Hill bow,a Redman.I like the look and feel of yew.
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I have a yew bamboo, with a fast flight string supplied from frankbullit it is as smooth and fast as my Scuhulz Legend. The all yew however, has a feel that everyone that shoots it, wants to keep it.  Could be the grip that I customized or the slightly less draw weight.  Neither of mine are for sale, I gave one of each away last year, should have been there I guess.  I would go with a 66" minimum for a 26 plus draw and 68" if you have a strong 28" draw.  My own are both tillered to work best with my 26 plus draw even though the lengths are 66 and 68.  It is important that they are as lean and mean as possible for your weight and draw length, so the whole limb is working.

MikeM

I have both. The juniper is really good looking but like others above the all yew Redman is what gets most of my attention. Smooth draw in both and shooting characteristics not significantly different. Really a matter of personal choice. But as you can tell I had the same problem as you and I ended up with one of each (and a couple of others too)

Rob DiStefano

QuoteOriginally posted by pavan:
I have a yew bamboo, with a fast flight string that I got from frankbullit it is as smooth and fast as my Scuhulz Legend. The all yew however, has a feel that everyone that shoots it, wants to keep it.  Could be the grip that I customized or the slightly less draw weight.  Neither of mine are for sale, I gave one of each away last year, should have been there I guess.  I would go with a 66" minimum for a 26 plus draw and 68" if you have a strong 28" draw.  My own are both tillered to work best with my 26 plus draw even though the lengths are 66 and 68.  It is important that they are as lean and mean as possible for your weight and draw length, so the whole limb is working.
what pavan said above ... hill style bows need to have some serious length, as compared to your true draw length, for them to work their magic.  too short a length and you will be missing out and not be a happy camper at all.
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JCJ

Redman with brown glass and a Myrtle riser and a straight grip. Simple elegance.


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