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Title: Finally Ordered a Howard Hill Longbow!
Post by: SteveMcD on January 03, 2008, 10:28:00 AM

Well.. I've been shooting Hill D-Style longbows all my life! Finally, ordered a Howard Hill Halfbreed! Spoke to Craig last night, and sent in the order this morning. It will be a 66" One Piece Longbow, Inner Core Bamboo with an extra lamination of bamboo, and Yew Lams on the back and belly, should draw 50# or a little more @ 28. Cocobolo handle & overlays, dark brown leather stitched handle, with a deer sterling silver inlay. I can hardly wait! But, it'll be worth it! I will post pics when it comes.

Title: Re: Finally Ordered a Howard Hill Longbow!
Post by: SpankyNeal on January 03, 2008, 10:36:00 AM

Congrats Steve! Craig makes a great bow and i'm sure you will have many years of enjoyment with your Halfbreed. Make sure you post some pics when it arrives!

Best Wishes!
Spanky

Title: Re: Finally Ordered a Howard Hill Longbow!
Post by: tadpole on January 03, 2008, 10:39:00 AM

Congrats, your going to love it.  Sounds like a real looker to!!

Title: Re: Finally Ordered a Howard Hill Longbow!
Post by: vermonster13 on January 03, 2008, 10:45:00 AM

Most certainly will need pics. Sounds like a looker.

Title: Re: Finally Ordered a Howard Hill Longbow!
Post by: Steve H. on January 03, 2008, 10:53:00 AM

HH Longbow are cool.

Title: Re: Finally Ordered a Howard Hill Longbow!
Post by: BobCo 1965 on January 03, 2008, 11:13:00 AM

I'm sure you'll love it! I know I love all my Hill's. Congrats!

Title: Re: Finally Ordered a Howard Hill Longbow!
Post by: Justin Falon on January 03, 2008, 11:26:00 AM

You won't regret the Hill.  As a lifelong Hill shooter myself, they do everything a guy needs.  Sure, some others have fancy curves, inlays, overlays, etc., but for a hunting bow, Hill gets the job done!!

justin falon
warriorlongbows

Title: Re: Finally Ordered a Howard Hill Longbow!
Post by: kawika b on January 03, 2008, 11:57:00 AM

I've been shooting everything other than a D style bow,,, and that's the one I've been looking over for some time now. Post pics when you get a chance so I can go even more crazy.

Title: Re: Finally Ordered a Howard Hill Longbow!
Post by: mike g on January 03, 2008, 12:31:00 PM

Congrtas on your new to be Bow Steve....
    The specks on the bow fit me well....
So if you two have a fight send her my way......

Title: Re: Finally Ordered a Howard Hill Longbow!
Post by: Brian Krebs on January 03, 2008, 01:59:00 PM

what style grip?

Title: Re: Finally Ordered a Howard Hill Longbow!
Post by: SteveMcD on January 03, 2008, 02:26:00 PM

Hi, Brian... Dished grip.  
 
Thanks, everyone. I will post pics as soon as I receive it.

Title: Re: Finally Ordered a Howard Hill Longbow!
Post by: tamure on January 03, 2008, 03:04:00 PM

Congrats on the new acquisition. I have a Halfbreed I bought from a fellow tradganger here. Mine is 57@28, and 62". It surprised me how quick it flings an arrow. I only wish it was a little longer. I'm used to shooting a 62" 3pc pronghorn, which is much more forgiving than the Halfbreed. I think you will like the 66" length. It is a fun, classic bow. In fact, I think I'll go shoot it right now.  ;)