HH bug got me ... Part One!

[Rob DiStefano]

we'll forgive you for such a short draw length, mate.  

i was gonna order out a t/d sleeve but that would mean a straight grip with no locator ... love me locator.  

[leatherneck]

Hypothetical question here, If someone whos only shot ref/def longbows wanted to buy a D-bow(HH),what recommendations would you all give to that person to make the transition smoother? Just hypothetical of course.

Rob, shot you a PM.

[longbowben]

Rob looks like that bug bit you good.And Ben what TD sleeve is in the bow i got off you?And i agree about us lefty's  

[Mudd]

Here's a teaser!!!...lol






God bless,Mudd

[Ben Maher]

Leatherneck ...
I'd just ensure that you have some low stretch strings , at least 9gns per pound [ i prefer 11 ] and just stick with it for a couple of weeks .
You'll be surprised how accurate they are , how much nicer people in the street are to you and how much cooler you'll look in the safari suit with a back quiver !

Get one in a moderate weight and if you don't like it , you could probably sell it in the classifieds pretty quick .

[Ben Maher]

Ben ,
it was the large sleeve .

[longbowben]

Thanks wasn't sure what size but it is very comfortable.

[smilinicon]

I go back and forth between R/D longbow (Kohannah Fury), straight grip (HH Redman) and dished (HH Wesley) with no issues.

The R/D LB 'feels' a bit easier to pull and smoother to shoot.

The dished grip feels a bit better to me on the HH's.

I wish I really liked one type more than the other, but I can't bring myself to give up any of the bows. The 62" R/D will be for pop-up blind use and the Hill's are just in my blood now.

Cary

[Rob DiStefano]

imho, there are many things to consider about 'longbows'.

for the most part and for all their outward simplicity, longbows are far more difficult to design and properly build than one of those 'wired wheel' type 'bows'.

just like acoustic flat top guitars, longbows are ALL unique in one way or another.  even within the same brand and model.  things crafted from copious amounts of organic material (wood!) are just that way,

there are significant differences between 'hill-style', 'mild r/d' and 'aggressive r/d' longbows.  significant.  the differences are manifested mostly in overall performance and the 'feel of the shot'.

[leatherneck]

Thanks Ben. I was just asking for a friends,cousins, brothers,nephew that wanted to know.  

[OP-archer]

 What a great thread!  My son (he's 32)and I  have been discussing getting HH bows.  I will definetely tell him to look at this abundance of information and endorsements.

Rick

[SpankyNeal]

Rob, you and Ben don't need to be talking to Nate as he now has two more to build for me, and I don't want to wait any longer than necessary!    I don't know but it seems to me like the Hill bugs are multiplying...might be an epidemic on the way!

[Rob DiStefano]

this is a good bug for a trad bowhunter to have!  

[David Mitchell]

Ben Maher, it is really amazing how few people realize what you have so accurately and cogently stated--that left handed shooters are indeed the best looking dudes out there.....the other thing about being better shooters I shall leave untouched in the case of yours truly here. Man do you ever have the fever.  

[longbowben]

Its a good thing i got mine ordered before everyone got all fired up.For the next few months we will get to see lots of new HH bows    I cant wait to see all of them.

[leatherneck]

quote:Originally posted by longbowben:
Its a good thing i got mine ordered before everyone got all fired up.For the next few months we will get to see lots of new HH bows    

[longbowben]

       

[Wannabe1]

leatherneck, that's funny right there but, ole Ben would have a coniption waiting! We'd never get a bit of peace!    

[Steve Clandinin]

This HH thing is really catching,before all these new threads I didn't give these bows much thought,since then the desire is fired! Love Bens pictures of downunder,but as it is I HATE WAITING FOR BOWS to be built.My Motto is:"I would much rather be shooting a bow than waiting for it" I noticed most bowyers have bows in stock,now the decision.I truly believe its all Mudds fault !LOL

[Benny Nganabbarru]

Go Rob!