HH bug got me ... Part One!

far rider · March 20, 2011, 09:38:00 PM

Randy Koleno · March 21, 2011, 09:09:00 AM

I have a 1950 something, double shelved Bear Cub(35lbs) That has vh666 as the serial number, I never could shoot that thing.

Blueridge · March 21, 2011, 09:35:00 PM

Well Craig should have started on my Redman today! Can't wait to shoot that puppy! It's hard to believe how bad the HH Bug bit me.

March 21, 2011, 10:18:00 PM

Cool Blue!
I am eager to see it! The way Craig works you'll have it in your hands soon. He built my Half Breed and shipped it to TW in 21 days from the day he recieved my order.

Cyclic-Rivers · March 21, 2011, 10:29:00 PM

I cant believe this thread is still alive!

Looks like Can start a side forum by now

GMASIUK · March 21, 2011, 10:30:00 PM

My new Tembo only took 2-1/2 weeks to deliver. I couldn't belive the turn around time on this one. Come to think of it, I've never waited longer than five weeks for a Hill. Craig must sleep in the shop LOL! The man is fast and does an awesome job. Good luck with the new hill Blue.

Glen

Blueridge · March 21, 2011, 11:12:00 PM

Thanks guys. Started to get a Halfbreed but already have 2 boo HH's. Wanted something different. 55@28 68" full grip
( my Wesley and Big 5 are dished) bocote riser and natural elk wrap.
Craig does a great job

Ricker · March 21, 2011, 11:17:00 PM

Good ole' Craig...he's the "stuff"......

Used to be the best kept secret around...now the cat is out of the bag.

tradlongbow · March 22, 2011, 02:14:00 AM

Let's see some pics.

Darren

Buckhorn47 · March 22, 2011, 08:16:00 AM

Alright, HH fans, I cannot sit idle any longer - it is time to order a new Hill. Could I impose and ask for your opinion on the Cheetah model from a hunter's view. Other Hills I have owned and still have were rugged, dependable - are the Cheetahs as good - just have a concern with the juniper, being a soft wood. Of course, I would want to see it enclosed in clear fibreglass. Thanks for any and all responses.

SpankyNeal · March 22, 2011, 08:27:00 AM

I have only heard of two instances where Cheetahs had a problem, but that can and does happen with all bows! The one thing you don't have to worry about is how well Craig will take care of you if it does!

Mudd · March 22, 2011, 08:38:00 AM

I haven't had my "Cheetah" to the woods yet but I sure plan on it.

I have hunted with yew bows and there's not a lot of difference in how tough the wood is in either yew or juniper.

Therefore I don't anticipate any problems but as Spanky pointed out, if I do I feel confident Craig will handle it for me.

My 2 cents worth.

God bless,Mudd

Rik · March 22, 2011, 10:13:00 AM

When you think about core woods, you should ask yourself if you would be comfortable going on a long-awaited back country hunt with a non-fiberglass bow made of the same wood.

With Bamboo, the answer is yes. WIth yew the answer is yes, but with Juniper, the answer is probably "only if I had to."

That being said, I would and have hunted with hickory self bows, but I wouldn't want a Howard Hill bow with a hickory core.

Pick a high-performance core material with a long history of making fantastic bows (with and without fiberglass) and you will not be sorry.

Rob DiStefano · March 22, 2011, 10:27:00 AM

"what would howard do?" ... make the limb veneers what you want, but make the limb cores tempered grass - always.

**DONOTDELETE** · March 22, 2011, 01:45:00 PM

128Pages, is that a record????

far rider · March 22, 2011, 02:13:00 PM

I haven't had an issue with my Cheetah, but if it bothers you, just have a third core lam added, or temper the boo so the junipers are more of a veneer as Rob stated. I shouldn't think there would be an issue either way, but for sure Craig stands behind every bow. The Cheetah is an eye catcher for sure though! Love mine, as it's my only 70" bow at present, and it is SMOOOOTH!

IMHO

Mudd · March 22, 2011, 03:16:00 PM

I see what you mean Tim!!

You are correct in that the "Cheetah" is an eye catcher.

I really like my Half Breed, "Yew and Boo!"

They are all pretty but you definitely need a "Redman" in the herd...lol

God bless,Mudd

tg2nd · March 22, 2011, 03:24:00 PM

My "Cheetah" is from 1999. No problems with her.

Blueridge · March 22, 2011, 04:43:00 PM

Nice collection Far Rider, which is your go too?
tg2nd, good avatar

Ringneck · March 22, 2011, 05:00:00 PM

Is there a way to tell when a Hill was made by the number on the riser? My Big Five is BC 685653.