HH bug got me ... Part One!

February 03, 2011, 10:02:00 PM

No problem Roy! I know it is a tough time for you.

Raging Water · February 03, 2011, 10:40:00 PM

Roy,

So sorry to hear about your beloved friend. My heart goes out to you.

Matt

Ben Maher · February 03, 2011, 11:19:00 PM

Roy, Hope your ok mate . My dogs are my family sO I have a hint at what your going through .

My thoughts are with you bro !

February 04, 2011, 12:00:00 AM

Should have asked this question seperately from my post above brother...sorry about that! :(

My question was: My experience with the shorter R/D longbows and some recurves is the draw weight will increase approximately 4# per inch of draw. That being said, how does that compare to these 70" bows?

Benny Nganabbarru · February 04, 2011, 06:03:00 AM

Sad for ya, Roy.

tradlongbow · February 04, 2011, 07:11:00 AM

Mudd- Our thoughts are with you.

Darren

Kevin L. · February 04, 2011, 08:14:00 AM

Sorry to hear about your buddy Roy. They do become one of the family, don't they?

Kevin

SpankyNeal · February 04, 2011, 09:53:00 AM

Sorry for your loss Roy!

Spanky

Mudd · February 04, 2011, 09:59:00 AM

Thank you everyone! I appreciate you kind thoughts and prayers.

Now let's get back on the track of these beautiful bows.

I got an e-mail this morning with a tracking number.

You'll be impressed when I post pictures. (Of course it has to arrive 1st...lol)

God bless,Mudd

ny state land · February 04, 2011, 10:57:00 AM

I just sent HH archery a MO for an in stock Half Breed! 68" is a little longer than i am used to but i am hoping it will provide some stability. I talked to Jason and he is going to dish the grip for me and i should get the bow next week. All i need now are my turkey feathers from stringstretcher to some in and my footed fir shafts from Great Basin will be in my quiver and the set up will be complete! Will post pics when all is here! thanks for wearing me down and i am sure HH archery has appreciated this thread. Roy sorry to hear about your pet i have been there and know it can be a tough one.

canopyboy · February 04, 2011, 11:03:00 AM

First, my congrats to longbowben for starting a thread that is already at 57 pages. I'll have to go read 30-40 pages I missed since it started.

Second, my HH Owl blank is throwing arrows now. 68", 55# at 29". I added antler tip overlays, twisted up a string, cut the shelf and have been slowly shaping the grip. I think I have it where I want it now. Time to finish it. Problem is that the grain in coco riser is so darned purdy I can't bring myself to cover it up with a wrap. Anyone just leave their handle bare? Or maybe texture the wood a bit?

February 04, 2011, 11:27:00 AM

Stacy, way to go man! I have been lookin at those in stock bows too. I think the half breed is beautiful...love the yew. Kinda torn between the half breed and the Tembo...we'll see. It's all fun!

Will be lookin for the pics...

Raging Water · February 04, 2011, 12:09:00 PM

David,

I love the look of a HH bow with no grip wrap. I have seen a very few pics here on TG.

Go for it. Be unique! Plus, you can always add the wrap later.

Matt

Raging Water · February 04, 2011, 12:12:00 PM

Tony,

My first HH bow was a stock Half Breed. I was hooked after that. Now, I have 4 of the dang things!

It is like an addiction. I need serious intervention!

Matt

stik&string · February 04, 2011, 12:55:00 PM

My "stock" Half Breed should be at my house when I return from the Super Bowl. I ordered the 66" 55 @ 26 Half Breed and it has 5 lams (3 bamboo, 2 yew) instead of the usual 4. Can't wait to get home and shoot it, hopefully I can be satisfied with just 1 for a while.

Raging Water · February 04, 2011, 01:08:00 PM

I love the Yew and Bamboo on my 68" 85# at 28" Half Breed.

Smooth draw, hard hitting, quiet and fast, what more can you ask for?

Matt

Wannabe1 · February 04, 2011, 01:10:00 PM

QuoteSmooth draw, hard hitting, quiet and fast, what more can you ask for?

Winning number to the lottery so, I could buy one! :D :rolleyes:

February 04, 2011, 02:52:00 PM

Many are waiting for the winning lottery number. save your money I just bought the winning ticket.
Just kidding, I hope the obsession for beautiful bows comes after the family and future financial needs. With food and energy prices running up because of business practices of those we have no control over, it could make future purchases more difficult for many. Perhaps getting bows while things are still affordable may be good timing. Until I am too old and feeble to manage the longbows I have, the wall of bows will remain unchanged. Unless of course I actually did buy that lucky ticket, how many hundreds of millions to one are those odds? I think I would have a better chance at catching a solid gold meteor next spring out turkey hunting.

Wannabe1 · February 04, 2011, 03:21:00 PM

Not to worry, family always comes first around here! I'm happy with what I've got. That comment was just a jab at fun. :D

February 04, 2011, 04:10:00 PM

While I know the wanting can be quite often better than the having, I was tempting myself with buying one model of every Hill style bow available from three different makers at one time with the same specs. Just crazy on my part. I got over it and I am feeling better now. But, I know of a Frederickson guitar that is for sale, they are only asking $21000 and looks better than one I almost bought that was $45000. Just crazy, but I got over it and I am feeling better now.