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Title: Classic Beauty Arrived Today 8^).
Post by: George D. Stout on May 29, 2008, 12:31:00 PM
Just opened the package half an hour ago. It's a 68", 57#, Howard Hill Big Five. Clear glass; elk antler tips; elk wrap and clear satin-finished glass. Riser is ebony. Dang it's purty. I'll give her a run this afternoon and follow-up.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v134/oldearcher46/howardhilletc004.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v134/oldearcher46/howardhilletc005.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v134/oldearcher46/howardhilletc006.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v134/oldearcher46/howardhilletc008.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v134/oldearcher46/cdf0_1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v134/oldearcher46/d595_1.jpg)
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Post by: Tim Fishell on May 29, 2008, 12:41:00 PM
Very nice looking bow there George!!
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Post by: smilinicon on May 29, 2008, 01:08:00 PM
really love seeing the HH bows   :)

Cary
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Post by: mike g on May 29, 2008, 01:08:00 PM
Nice Hill ya got there....
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Post by: brackshooter on May 29, 2008, 01:14:00 PM
Almost identical to the Hill I got last week.  The only difference is mine has the straight grip and black glass instead of clear.  I love mine, put a D97 string on it and it shoots fantastic. Enjoy!
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Post by: Apex Predator on May 29, 2008, 01:17:00 PM
Beautiful bow George!  Thanks for sharing.
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Post by: Orion on May 29, 2008, 01:29:00 PM
Yep.  I like the way the bamboo sets off the Ebony riser.  I have one almost like it except for black glass and limb tip overlays.  One of my best shooting bows.  Have fun.
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Post by: Grant Young on May 29, 2008, 02:01:00 PM
Very Nice, Mr. Stout. Classy looking piece of work.                                GY
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Post by: Deadsmple on May 29, 2008, 02:07:00 PM
"Classic Beauty" what more has to be said?    :thumbsup:
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Post by: Kevin L. on May 29, 2008, 02:33:00 PM
Very good choice! Love the bamboo with ebony.
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Post by: frassettor on May 29, 2008, 02:54:00 PM
I really like the  tips overlays  :goldtooth:
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Post by: LEOPARD on May 29, 2008, 02:59:00 PM
That's a beauty George! Congrats!
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Post by: jeff w on May 29, 2008, 04:37:00 PM
Nice bow and really nice combination of material!
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Post by: George D. Stout on May 29, 2008, 04:50:00 PM
Here's a few photos from my Hill walk today.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v134/oldearcher46/Big%20Five/howardhilletc027.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v134/oldearcher46/Big%20Five/howardhilletc014.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v134/oldearcher46/Big%20Five/howardhilletc016.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v134/oldearcher46/Big%20Five/howardhilletc019.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v134/oldearcher46/Big%20Five/howardhilletc023.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v134/oldearcher46/Big%20Five/howardhilletc025.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v134/oldearcher46/Big%20Five/howardhilletc010.jpg)
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Post by: heydeerman on May 29, 2008, 05:31:00 PM
I aint never shot nor held a Hill bow but I'm gettin closer.
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Post by: Jim Picarelli on May 29, 2008, 05:35:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by George D. Stout:
[QB] Just opened the package half an hour ago. It's a 68", 57#, Howard Hill Big Five. Clear glass; elk antler tips; elk wrap and clear satin-finished glass. Riser is ebony. Dang it's purty. I'll give her a run this afternoon and follow-up.

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v134/oldearcher46/howardhilletc004.jpg)
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Perfect example of what a longbow should look like.Very nice,George!  :thumbsup:
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Post by: 58WINTERS on May 29, 2008, 07:53:00 PM
GEORGE,
What style grip does the bow have?? Looks like what I am interested in.
58
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Post by: George D. Stout on May 29, 2008, 08:08:00 PM
It's a dished grip.  They fit the hand pretty well and are really comfortable to carry around the woods.
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Post by: 58WINTERS on May 29, 2008, 08:23:00 PM
G
Thanks for the quick reply on the grip.
58
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Post by: bowhunterfrompast on May 29, 2008, 08:23:00 PM
Good lookin Hill. How did it shoot. I'll bet it was sweet. Shot a Hill years ago. Watched the owner shooting it at the range, went over and talked with him about the bow. He offered to let me shoot it. First arrow loosed just to the left of the bull, second arrow dead on. Couldn't believe how light it was, like holding a feather.
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Post by: heydeerman on May 29, 2008, 10:20:00 PM
I want one and would like to find one just like the one you have there George. I have never shot a Hill but feel myself getting sucked into the mystique. Might just order me a new one if I cant find a reasonable used one.
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Post by: RC on May 29, 2008, 11:24:00 PM
Heydeerman, You can`t go wrong with a new one. I ordered one a few months ago and had it in around three weeks.I shot a borrowed one a while and it became a mass pig killer. Hope to bloody my new one soon.
  Nice bow mister George and fine woods to shoot in.I walk the woods here at home and shoot almost daily.Heap better than targets in the yard.RC
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Post by: Curtis Haden on May 29, 2008, 11:35:00 PM
That's a dandy, George!  Congrats!  Something alluring and inspiring about that 'D'
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Post by: BamBooBender on May 30, 2008, 01:17:00 AM
Great lookin Hill! I had one with the same specs, minus the elk tip overlays and it had a cocobolo riser. I could kick myself for selling it.
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Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on May 30, 2008, 02:28:00 AM
She's a beauty, George!
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Post by: PaPaFrank on May 30, 2008, 04:02:00 PM
Beautiful bow...I think I'm jealous!!
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Post by: Jedimaster on May 30, 2008, 04:53:00 PM
These are the times when I really, really wish I could shoot a longbow better.  Yes, I'll admit I'm jealous.  At some point I'll have a weak moment and buy one.  Then I'll go through the crying and moaning 'cause I shoot pretty bows badly.