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Title: Ordered my first custom today (HH)
Post by: GingivitisKahn on June 07, 2008, 12:02:00 PM
Whatcha think - did I make any horrible mistakes on this or forget to specify anything important?

Howard Hill Halfbreed with:
*Yew lams on the belly and back and  boo inside
*clear glass (satin)
*60@29
*66"
*bacote riser
*straight grip (right hand)
*moose wrap
*elk antler tips
Title: Re: Ordered my first custom today (HH)
Post by: Apex Predator on June 07, 2008, 12:08:00 PM
Sounds like you done good.  You did forget to tell him how to program it though.  Most come with the whitetail mojo only.  You have to specify for any others.  :)
Title: Re: Ordered my first custom today (HH)
Post by: GingivitisKahn on June 07, 2008, 12:09:00 PM
Whitetail mojo works just fine for me at this time.  :-D
Title: Re: Ordered my first custom today (HH)
Post by: longbowben on June 07, 2008, 12:09:00 PM
Congrats lets se it when its done.
Title: Re: Ordered my first custom today (HH)
Post by: Kevin L. on June 07, 2008, 12:12:00 PM
Did you give them my address to ship it to, LOL? Sounds like a perfect combo to me, I can't think of anything I'd add, other than one of those silver inlays.
Title: Re: Ordered my first custom today (HH)
Post by: GingivitisKahn on June 07, 2008, 12:16:00 PM
Lol Kevin - NO!  I did have to call back though because it just dawned on me that I forgot to specify the bow's name.  

I went with... Chili Maker

:-D
Title: Re: Ordered my first custom today (HH)
Post by: mcgroundstalker on June 07, 2008, 12:18:00 PM
How are ya gonna sleep until it gets there?   ;)  

... mike ...
Title: Re: Ordered my first custom today (HH)
Post by: GingivitisKahn on June 07, 2008, 12:36:00 PM
Heh that's a fine question.  Weirdly, I'm shooting my Damon Howatt better than ever at the moment.
Title: Re: Ordered my first custom today (HH)
Post by: Irish Archer on June 07, 2008, 10:01:00 PM
Kahn, I'd love to see photos of it when you get it. I ordered one yesterday. Did he tell you 4-5 weeks?
Title: Re: Ordered my first custom today (HH)
Post by: Deadsmple on June 07, 2008, 10:10:00 PM
Sounds like a dandy bow. Looking forward to the pics when you get it.
Title: Re: Ordered my first custom today (HH)
Post by: SpankyNeal on June 07, 2008, 10:12:00 PM
Have you shot a 66" Hill with a 29" draw before? If you haven't it might be a little short for ya, but other than that sounds like a beauty! Thank goodness those Hills have such killer handshock  :rolleyes:   or else you would be waiting about a year for that bow LOL!!! Good luck and enjoy!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Ordered my first custom today (HH)
Post by: GingivitisKahn on June 07, 2008, 10:34:00 PM
Irish Archer - yes sir.   Four or five weeks.   Which one did you order?

SpankyNeal - I haven't but 29" is just about right for my draw and 66" seemed to me to be a pretty standard longbow size.  Are you thinking 70" or so would have been better?  Honestly, I flirted with the notion of getting one more nearly my hight (6'4") but I hunt in bushy, treeful central Ohio and may need to take a shot some time.  :-p
Title: Re: Ordered my first custom today (HH)
Post by: Irish Archer on June 07, 2008, 10:48:00 PM
Kahn, With money being what it is right now for me, and me wanting a bow to hunt from the ground with, I went with the Bobcat. It's a 60" only model. Wasn't my first choice but it's what I can afford right now. Yew limbs, bocote back, gaboon ebony riser and tips, 45@28". If I like it, I'll save for another later. Are you a member of any of the central Ohio clubs?
Title: Re: Ordered my first custom today (HH)
Post by: GingivitisKahn on June 07, 2008, 10:55:00 PM
Bobcat sounds cool to me.  I'm assuming you'll be posting some pics of it when it gets in.

I'm not a member of any clubs (unless TradGang counts).  What did Groucho say? I wouldn't join a club that would have me for a member.

:-D
Title: Re: Ordered my first custom today (HH)
Post by: Irish Archer on June 07, 2008, 11:02:00 PM
That's funny right there. And yes, I'll post pics when it gets here. What side of town are you from?
Title: Re: Ordered my first custom today (HH)
Post by: GingivitisKahn on June 07, 2008, 11:04:00 PM
North side of Columbus - you?  Actually, if I'm not mistaken, you and I chatted here last year about hunting Deer Creek.  If I remember right, you were hunting the northern bit of that.
Title: Re: Ordered my first custom today (HH)
Post by: mike g on June 07, 2008, 11:10:00 PM
66" is fine for a 29 Draw....I have a sentman Razorback and a Saxon both are 66" @ 29"
Title: Re: Ordered my first custom today (HH)
Post by: Irish Archer on June 07, 2008, 11:26:00 PM
South Columbus. It wasn't me although I've thought many times about Deer Creek because it's close. Maybe I'll hit that this year, who knows. Anyway, congrats on the new bow, and I'd love to hear your thoughts on the Halfbreed when you get to shootin' it.
Title: Re: Ordered my first custom today (HH)
Post by: BamBooBender on June 08, 2008, 01:24:00 AM
Can't go wrong there!    Craig's a great guy to work with (not to mention it's a Hill). :thumbsup:   Congrats!
Title: Re: Ordered my first custom today (HH)
Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on June 08, 2008, 07:53:00 AM
Yep, she'll be fine, and you'll have a blast! Happy days afield to you!
Title: Re: Ordered my first custom today (HH)
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on June 08, 2008, 01:59:00 PM
Sounds to me like you are having a nice bow made. Like to see the pics.
Title: Re: Ordered my first custom today (HH)
Post by: SpankyNeal on June 08, 2008, 06:09:00 PM
You should be fine with a 66" bow and it will be fast at that draw length for sure! It all depends on what your after. The longer bows are smoother and generally more forgiving, while the shorter bows are faster based on draw length. Listen to Craig's recommendations and go from there. Best of luck and we expect pics upon arrival!

Spanky