Author Topic: Tip overlays on a hill bow (Read 620 times)

Barry Winner · « **on:** July 25, 2012, 08:41:00 PM »

What are your thoughts on tip overlays on a hill bow? For my 50th birthday my wife is getting me a Hill bow. So, I'm getting ready to order a Cheetah with a cocobolo riser. This will likely be my only custom bow. Would you go for coc0bolo tip overlays or just leave the tips plain?

awbowman · « **Reply #1 on:** July 25, 2012, 08:48:00 PM »

Cocobolo for sure. Love a tip accent and bolo is just about the prettiest in my book.

Add a little horn and then you really have something nice.

Ben Maher · « **Reply #2 on:** July 25, 2012, 08:50:00 PM »

I have them with overlays and without ... I don't notice a huge difference in shootability but given the way I tend to be clumsy , drop things and use my bows for things that I shouldn't , overlays can make me feel less quilty about my bow acting as a spear / fishing rod ......

I'd decide on aesthetics ... either way you'll end up with a fine bow !

Brazos · « **Reply #3 on:** July 25, 2012, 08:53:00 PM »

Limb tips are a nice touch but I not sure if I like them on a Hill bow. I ordered my 2 Hill bows w/o and it just looks natural to me. I guess it's really what you want.

Overspined · « **Reply #4 on:** July 25, 2012, 08:56:00 PM »

Overlays are REALLY light, and don't change the feel, speed, or shot in my opinion. They sure help protect the tips though. I would go horn or antler for durability. Some say they weight the tips which isn't necessary, but most of those folks can wreck a bow and build another without blinking an eye. It costs us over $500 for a new one, a good reason to keep the tips strong.

C.Cannon · « **Reply #5 on:** July 25, 2012, 09:48:00 PM »

I have two Hills one with tips and one without and I don't feel a difference, but I do think that a Hill with a fiberglass wedge in the laminations instead of limb tips just looks better

BowHunterGA · « **Reply #6 on:** July 25, 2012, 10:01:00 PM »

I have Hill style bows with and without overlays. Like others have said I would match the overlay to the riser wood if I went with overlays. I have a bow with a Bolivian Rosewood riser and the overlays match the riser and I think it looks really nice having the overlay match the riser. Also, I can't tell the difference between overlays or wedges. Shoot the same.

ron w · « **Reply #7 on:** July 25, 2012, 10:15:00 PM »

I have had them with and with out......no difference! I really do like antler or horn!! Either way have fun......

Gil Verwey · « **Reply #8 on:** July 25, 2012, 10:18:00 PM »

I have Hill bows with antler and riser wood tip overlays. Here are pictures of a cocobolo Hill takedown with cocobolo tip overlays. I like the overlays.

Aussie Stickbow Hunter · « **Reply #9 on:** July 25, 2012, 10:21:00 PM »

I prefer the look of nicely done tip overlays.

Jeff

Ben Maher · « **Reply #10 on:** July 25, 2012, 10:31:00 PM »

for those that don't know , Aussie Stickbow Hunter does perhaps the smallest , daintiest and prettiest tips going round on his much sought after longbows ... They certainly don't slow his bows down at all ... man do his bows shoot quick !

Gil... is that ya elk bow ?

Gil Verwey · « **Reply #11 on:** July 25, 2012, 10:33:00 PM »

Ben that is the one. It is about to get a cotton camo sleeve put it on it for the hunt.

JRY309 · « **Reply #12 on:** July 26, 2012, 11:07:00 AM »

I like overlays of the tips,I have a Cheetah with cocobola riser and cocobola tip overlays.I did a HH Half Breed bow blank and added buffalo horn tips,looks great.

Barry Winner · « **Reply #13 on:** July 26, 2012, 08:31:00 PM »

Thanks everyone for your thoughts. I just mailed my order and I went with the cocobolo tip overlays to match the riser. Now the wait!

Gil Verwey · « **Reply #14 on:** July 26, 2012, 08:37:00 PM »

Congratulations Barry.

I have had many Hill and Hill style bows from many different bowyers. I think Craig builds them as good or better than other present day bowyers and bowyers from the past.

Gil

David Mitchell · « **Reply #15 on:** July 26, 2012, 08:39:00 PM »

Won't be a long one.

Barry Winner · « **Reply #16 on:** July 27, 2012, 11:05:00 AM »

I know, I was shocked when Craig said the delivery would be in approximately 4 weeks from receipt of the order! I'm leaving for Hawaii on Monday. That should help pass the time.

Bill Turner · « **Reply #17 on:** July 27, 2012, 11:45:00 AM »

The tip overlays help dress up the bow. My TD "Cheetah" has cocobolo overys; my carbon lamboo "Wesley Special" has elk horn overlays; my "RedMan" has ebony overlays; and my recently acquired carbon lambo "Tembo" has no overlays. The horn overlays really stand out on the darker limbs. Either way, you can't go wrong with a Hill.

Goshawkin · « **Reply #18 on:** July 27, 2012, 10:10:00 PM »

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Originally posted by hgsnpr:
I know, I was shocked when Craig said the delivery would be in approximately 4 weeks from receipt of the order! I'm leaving for Hawaii on Monday. That should help pass the time.

That means you'll probably get it in 2-3 weeks!I got a bow from him a few months ago.It got here so quick it was unbelievable. Exactly what I wanted and flawless fit and finish work.

SportHunter · « **Reply #19 on:** July 28, 2012, 06:09:00 PM »

I have ebony on one and two without overlays & black glass, like both but something about no overlays says "all business" to me.


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