HH BUG GOT ME - Part Two!

I wonder how many longbows were built due to this thread.  I also wonder how many of those new longbow shooters have left the farm and have gone back to bendier utensils.

[ron w]

I had 3 bows made because of this thread. I learned a bunch and still pick up info now and then. I also bought a bunch of used stuff and now have what I would call a collection of ASL's.

I have made some changes since this thread started as well.  I had 22 longbows when this thread started.  I am down to four and only have one of those 22 left.

[flyguysc]

I have nine ASL long bows and one of those is a Black Mamba which  for some glorious reason allows me to shoot with more accuracy then others. So I thought that I would try another Howard Hill archery bow's so as not to wear out the Black Mamba.

[K2]

I agree with Gary.  I shoot the HH Black Mamba with more accuracy/consistency than any other bow.  May have Craig make another one like it but cannot be named the Black Mamba.  Next one will have grey fiberglass on both back/belly.  Looks sharp with the Macassar Ebony.  Will also get with carbon layer again. Ken

[flyguysc]

Yea I went with the Wesley for that exact reason but with a little twist. Should be here in February.    

[MnFn]

I did buy my Morningstar because of this thread. I still have it and shoot it,but have to say it is a challenge.

Some days I can't miss and then there are those other days.

[Learner]

I tried to get through all the messages in both the old and new threads, but eventually gave up.  However, I gained a huge amount of helpful information during that time from these threads, and also bought two bows from HHA.

Here they are:

Big 5 on the left, Half Breed on the right:

   


Big 5: 45# @ 27", 66", caramelized bamboo on all lams, Texas ebony riser, red-brown elk wrap; (Craig refinished, signed it, and rewrapped it for me several months after I bought it):

   


Half Breed: 50# @ 27", 66", yew outer/bamboo inner lams, Macassar ebony riser, black elk wrap:

   


Frank

[flyguysc]

nice

[MnFn]

very nice

[Linwood Hines]

Originally posted by pavan:
I wonder how many longbows were built due to this thread.  I also wonder how many of those new longbow shooters have left the farm and have gone back to bendier utensils.

You guys inspired me a few years ago - back to the #1 thread - so I've bought all of mine because of you (you devils, but thank you for the memories someone once sang).  Thru them all, I have three HHA and one Jet right now.  If y'all put anymore pretty pictures up, I might have to find a way to get another, darnitall ;-)  KEEP IT UP!

Originally posted by Linwood Hines:
 

Originally posted by pavan:
I wonder how many longbows were built due to this thread.  I also wonder how many of those new longbow shooters have left the farm and have gone back to bendier utensils.

You guys inspired me a few years ago - back to the #1 thread - so I've bought all of mine because of you (you devils, but thank you for the memories someone once sang).  Thru them all, I have three HHA and one Jet right now.  If y'all put anymore pretty pictures up, I might have to find a way to get another, darnitall ;-)  KEEP IT UP! [/b]

I'm still here...and shoot ASL's exclusvely...,

Many of us have many bows.  Howard Hill had a pretty good stash as well, although not anywhere near what some of us have or had.  To take a time frame of when Hill was probably still very active, let's say in the mid 50s, how many of the bows that he owned, did he actually use on a regular basis?  It seemed in his pre glass years there were two, Gramma and Grandpa.

[Sam McMichael]

I have only acquired two because of this thread. I apologize for such a small showing.

[Ray Lyon]

Two for me Sam. Had a Howard Hill Tembo since 1978 then added a Northern Mist Shelton.two years ago. Well Merry Christmas

[Ray Lyon]

Link to northern Mist Ramer

[Tradcat]

Awesome !

[Learner]

Originally posted by Sam McMichael:
I have only acquired two because of this thread. I apologize for such a small showing.

:D

[Overspined]

I started shooting R/D when I started making them...otherwise almost exclusively Hill style. I will shoot about anything and really like all styles of bow, but Hill style is my “go to”.  Once I figured out shooting Hill style bows I can now shoot anything and almost any grip. I used to think grips were such a big deal but now I believe it’s more about mechanics and the correct “hold” and arm positions.  If the tiller is decent and it shoots, I’ll shoot it. I have a lot of bows..and just make another one if there’s something I want. Lol. A buddy will lend me his curve forms if I want a noisy bow..   :D

[Learner]

Originally posted by Overspined:
I started shooting R/D when I started making them...otherwise almost exclusively Hill style. I will shoot about anything and really like all styles of bow, but Hill style is my “go to”.  Once I figured out shooting Hill style bows I can now shoot anything and almost any grip. I used to think grips were such a big deal but now I believe it’s more about mechanics and the correct “hold” and arm positions.  If the tiller is decent and it shoots, I’ll shoot it. I have a lot of bows..and just make another one if there’s something I want. Lol. A buddy will lend me his curve forms if I want a noisy bow..    :D  

 

Agreed!  I love the quietness of my Hills!  If they ever sound noisy I know immediately that my form has slipped!

Frank