HH bug got me ... Part One!

Blueridge · January 14, 2011, 10:38:00 AM

Nice Rob, what is the riser wood ? I changed mine at the last minute to Padauk.

Rob DiStefano · January 14, 2011, 10:42:00 AM

that was cocobolo.

the new big5 is paduak, just for something different.

longbowben · January 14, 2011, 10:59:00 AM

Very nice.Im glad the wait isnt that long i might go crazy.Rob is that locator grip comfortable?I have locator grips on my MOAB and thier great i just wasnt sure because thier is lots more wood in the handle.

Rob DiStefano · January 14, 2011, 11:11:00 AM

wouldn't have a hill-style without a locator. i have a moab. there is a big difference 'tween that handle shape and a hill w/locator.

Wannabe1 · January 14, 2011, 11:20:00 AM

I haven't shot the locator grip but, I do like the dished over the straight. My "Owl" is straight and my "Redman" is dished. The new "Tembo" will have a dished grip also. Hopefully it will be here today!

magnus · January 14, 2011, 11:22:00 AM

I'm so bitten by the HH but unfortunately I can't scratch it. I want one soooo bad! Thanks for sharing all the great pics!

Keeping the Faith!
Magnus

longbowben · January 14, 2011, 11:23:00 AM

Wannabe1 are you going to be ok or is it time to play sick and wait for the USPS man.

Wannabe1 · January 14, 2011, 11:31:00 AM

I am playing sick waiting for the USPS man!

Rob DiStefano · January 14, 2011, 11:37:00 AM

more hill-style eye candy ...

my used-to-be ol' big5

st. charles pac yew t/d and busted bunny during a texas hunt (yep, them was woodies i was huntin' with, and ace broadheads) ... i loved that pac yew but at 64" it was too durn short, i need a good 68" hill-style longbow ...

a nice hill wesley that came and went ...

Wannabe1 · January 14, 2011, 11:40:00 AM

Rob, you don't know how bad I wanted that Wesley! I just didn't have the funds at the time. I wish Jay would make that Pac Yew in 68-70". I'd place an order in a heart beat.

longbowben · January 14, 2011, 11:45:00 AM

Definitely eye candy.And i hope you are going to be all right Wannabe1.I will be looking for pictures when i get home from work tonight lets have some action photos

magnus · January 14, 2011, 11:45:00 AM

Rob what did you not like about the 64"? I tend to favor shorter bows. 50-52" on my curves. Love my 68" R/D long bow too. Just prefer shorter.

Keeping the Faith!
Magnus

Wannabe1 · January 14, 2011, 11:49:00 AM

I don't know about Rob but, I found mine to be not as stable when shooting like a 68" on up bow. It shot pretty good but, I couldn't get consistent with it so, I let it go.

Rob DiStefano · January 14, 2011, 11:49:00 AM

the pac-yew longbow is currently only available in one length - 64". even though it's got some backset/reflex in the limbs, it's not good for my 29+" draw length. might get away with 28", but would be perfect for 27". it is an amazing longbow in both draw and release. i'm just emailed jay to see if he'd build me a t/d classic at 68". i ain't holding my breath, though.

Rob DiStefano · January 14, 2011, 11:51:00 AM

i'm with tw - for hill type longbows, the design predicates the absolute need for a longer overall bow length, to better work with such a short riser and long limbs. far more so if there's no backset, and they're straight, or worse yet with bellyset (string follow).

Wannabe1 · January 14, 2011, 11:51:00 AM

I too pull 29". Rob, let me know what Jay says. Maybe enough of us long draws can get him to build a new form.

Rob DiStefano · January 14, 2011, 11:52:00 AM

i'll report back here on this thread ....

Mudd · January 14, 2011, 12:48:00 PM

I just received these teasers from Craig.

The real hard truth is that I brow beat him into getting these to me..lol Sorry Craig!

God bless,Mudd

Wannabe1 · January 14, 2011, 12:55:00 PM

That's a real beauty Roy. I'm looking forward to your shooting report. Congratulations!

SpankyNeal · January 14, 2011, 01:23:00 PM

Lookin good Roy! That Texas Ebony looks real nice with the Yew!

I bet your really chompin at the bit now huh!

Congrats,

Spanky