HH BUG GOT ME - Part Two!

December 21, 2017, 08:17:00 PM

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 · December 21, 2017, 08:22:00 PM

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.

December 21, 2017, 08:28:00 PM

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 · December 22, 2017, 10:18:00 AM

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 · December 22, 2017, 11:09:00 AM

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 · December 22, 2017, 02:22:00 PM

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

MnFn · December 23, 2017, 10:50:00 AM

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 · December 23, 2017, 02:04:00 PM

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 · December 24, 2017, 10:47:00 PM

nice

MnFn · January 01, 2018, 07:43:00 PM

very nice

Linwood Hines · January 01, 2018, 10:29:00 PM

QuoteOriginally 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!

January 02, 2018, 12:30:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by Linwood Hines:

QuoteOriginally 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...,

January 02, 2018, 03:24:00 PM

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 · January 02, 2018, 04:27:00 PM

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

Ray Lyon · January 05, 2018, 05:53:00 PM

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 · January 05, 2018, 05:57:00 PM

Link to northern Mist Ramer

Tradcat · January 05, 2018, 07:25:00 PM

Awesome !

Learner · January 05, 2018, 08:18:00 PM

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

:D

Overspined · January 06, 2018, 01:46:00 PM

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 · January 06, 2018, 03:26:00 PM

QuoteOriginally 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