HH BUG GOT ME - Part Two!

[Rossco7002]

Get some pics up Moots!

I have a lighter coloured Half Breed but have really got a thing for the dark, redish yew under brown glass backing and white glass belly...

[TJK68]

Just got my Miller Old Tom in the mail this morning, great looking bow. I have not shot it yet but draws very smooth, 68" 55#'s at my draw. Yew under brown glass with a nice Myrtle riser.
Tom

[jeffg]

I just found and brought back home a Robertson Purist that dick made for me back in the 90s. It is Yew and man did it age to a beautiful redish brown.

[Charlie Lamb]

Just talked to our buddy Roy "Mudd" Williams. He's doing ok, but still pretty sick. He's at the VA hospital in Columbia and they are giving him antibiotics and trying to figure out what's up.

He suspects a tick bite problem. Muscle aches, low grade fever, severe chills.

Keep him in your thoughts.

[Bud B.]

Thank you for the update Charlie. If you speak to him again please tell him he's in our thoughts and prayers as I'm sure you have already.

[Green]

Prayers up for you Roy.  We'll keep you always in our thoughts, and keep things burning for you here.

[SportHunter]

Looking for wood arrow spine recommendations for two set ups. I've been using 29" 1916 & 2016s for the most part due to being soo simple to tune.

First two Hill style bows are 56@28, drawn to 27", fast flight string, thinking of using broadheads from 125 - 175 grain.

Second set up is for 50-53# @28" Hill style bows with b50 string, 27" draw.

I have a few 50# spine woods and a few 60# spine woods and i can't tell much difference yet. Any insight would be appreciated before i order up some material. Thanks! Paul

[Bud B.]

I'm using 29" 1916s out of a 47@27 Hill style with 145 tips. Flight is great.

I'd think 29" 2016s would work for both if you vary the tip like you want. 125-175.

[Ifrit617]

Hey bud, I have a 41#@29" hill style coming in the mail on Thursday and hoped to use full length 1916's (31") with 125-145 grains up front. Do you think they will be in the right ballpark?

By the way, your post on your dads bow was what caused me to buy my seven lakes bow, so thanks for the tip! From order to delivery was only 3 weeks!

Jon

[Bud B.]

Mike's awesome.

1916 should do well. Just have some different tips to try from 100 up to 175 but I'm thinkng the 100-125 will be in the ballpark.

[Ric O'Shay]

Just read Charlie's last post. I'll keep you up front on my prayer list my friend. Take car Roy and get well soon!

[Charlie Lamb]

Just received some Howard Hill broadheads from the guys in Montana today. I see a little change in them since the last time I got some... years ago.

The ferrule is nice and slick but the name isn't very pronounced. The grind is kind of rough (I can deal with that) but at the heel of the blade they got a little heavy with the grinder and that took off some of the width and I could have done without that.

Anyway, they are what they are. I modified them the way I like.
   

[far rider]

Wow, been away a short while and we're well into thread two for my beloved Hills. Epic!

Went back and caught your buck thread Charlie, nice job, and a really nice deer. As always, a joy to read.

[Ric O'Shay]

Charlie,

"I modified them they way I like."

Did that include removing the lip that touches the ferrule at the heel of the blade? Or is that the way Craig is making them now?

Just curious,
Danny

[Charlie Lamb]

I modify them to be barbed Danny. If anything they fly even better, quieter and deeper.

If they don't end up sticking in the ground and the deer carries it off there is a good chance the barbs will snag on brush and pull the arrow out of the wound.

That was Howard's wisdom and I tend to listen to him on these things.
   

[Butch Speer]

Just talked to Mudd a few minutes ago. He does have a tick borne problem. Good news is he is feeling much better. He almost sounded like Mudd! Said he was going home tomorrow.

[Ric O'Shay]

Charlie, thanks for the info.

Butch, good to hear that Roy is doing better. Prayers do work!  

[Linwood Hines]

I like the idea of the mods you did Charlie!

Hey, can y'all send me some deer mojo. Sat in the hot ground stand all day, on known trails, and not a sign of a deer.  Cold front came thru, and some rain, hoping my luck will change, but some help from you guys will be appreciated.

Prayers to Mudd.

[Moots]

Glad to hear that Mudd is on the mend!  I have gone to him for advice on bows a couple of times.  What a generous, kind-hearted fellow.

[JDBerry]

Wouldn't want to git caught with that head in Washington state. spoke with Muddy yesterday,Told him "some guys will do anything to pick up a good looking nurse, Mudd replyed I got a male nurse, not my type."