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Title: Slipping back into my roots - Big 5 pics
Post by: LongStick64 on February 01, 2010, 12:04:00 PM
Ok I finally ordered my first custom directly from the bowyer. Most of my arsenal has come through the classified ads. No complaints because I love each and every one, till I trade it    :knothead:   .

But I've always craved that simple sexy lines of a Hill. So I gave a ring out to Craig to see what he has lying around. Well he just happened to have a bow built for a 5 foot 5 dwarf like me. A 60" 45@25 Big Five, Osage riser and clear glass over the Boo, Elk overlays. Talk about a stunning Blonde. Anyway money is on the way, so now I wait a few days.
It just sounded like the perfect Turkey killer.
Title: Re: Slipping back into my roots - Big 5 pics
Post by: Brad_Gentry on February 01, 2010, 12:06:00 PM
Congratualtions! I love my hill-style bows, and that one sounds like a looker. Be sure to post pics when you get it.
Title: Re: Slipping back into my roots - Big 5 pics
Post by: shick on February 01, 2010, 12:07:00 PM
'Stick, good for you.  Cannot go wrong with a Hill.  Good luck............

Shick
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Post by: Orion on February 01, 2010, 12:22:00 PM
:thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
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Post by: straitera on February 01, 2010, 12:26:00 PM
Pix asap. Well done.
Title: Re: Slipping back into my roots - Big 5 pics
Post by: LongStick64 on February 05, 2010, 04:20:00 PM
Well that was quick, sent the money out on Monday (Express Mail) and got the Hill today.

Boy am I in love. This has to be the sweetest Hill I have shot. For a stock bow, she was made for me. The Grip is a very slim grip on a Hill I've had the pleasure to shoot. Handshock......What Handshock. I feel about as much handshock as my Morrison Cheyenne's...zippo. Has to be the slim grip.

As far as the length 60", yeah it's short for a Hill but the way she delivers the arrows, you wouldn't know it.
Boy's the Bow is a winner, this is what every Big Five should be......turkey's going be in trouble.

(http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr202/Odysseus68/DSC02159b.jpg)

(http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr202/Odysseus68/DSC02156b.jpg)

(http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr202/Odysseus68/DSC02157b.jpg)
Title: Re: Slipping back into my roots - Big 5 pics
Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on February 05, 2010, 05:37:00 PM
Nice!
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Post by: Pepper on February 05, 2010, 05:45:00 PM
Sweet bow, I'm sure you will enjoy shooting it.  Good luck on the turkeys.
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Post by: jtwalsh62 on February 05, 2010, 05:47:00 PM
Nice just got me one
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Post by: badbadleroybrown on February 05, 2010, 05:50:00 PM
Great looking bow.  I hope you fill the freezer with it.
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Post by: Ben Maher on February 05, 2010, 05:55:00 PM
nice one ... ya gotta love Hills ...
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Post by: Gerry on February 05, 2010, 05:56:00 PM
Good luck and enjoy shooting it.
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Post by: Rob DiStefano on February 05, 2010, 06:03:00 PM
gosh i love those hills!
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Post by: rushlush on February 05, 2010, 06:16:00 PM
Very nice!
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Post by: SpankyNeal on February 05, 2010, 06:53:00 PM
Man I just knew Osage would look good as a Hill riser - that proves it right there! She's a beauty, ENJOY!

Ken
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Post by: joevan125 on February 05, 2010, 07:00:00 PM
Thats a sweet looking Hill.
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Post by: Ric O'Shay on February 05, 2010, 07:52:00 PM
Osage has gotta be the finest looking wood ever. Just wait a little while and she'll be even prettier.

Danny
Title: Re: Slipping back into my roots - Big 5 pics
Post by: LongStick64 on February 05, 2010, 08:35:00 PM
I love Osage, When I asked Craig if had any stock bows and he mentioned this one, as soon as he said Osage, I did an OMG. Done deal.
Title: Re: Slipping back into my roots - Big 5 pics
Post by: Irish Archer on February 05, 2010, 11:19:00 PM
It's a beautiful bow for sure. Congrats! I would never have guessed that the riser is Osage. Looks kinda like Shedua. Enjoy.
Title: Re: Slipping back into my roots - Big 5 pics
Post by: Jerry Wald on February 08, 2010, 12:10:00 PM
nice bow bud
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Post by: straitera on February 08, 2010, 12:54:00 PM
Well done Hillbro! Beauty!
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Post by: GingivitisKahn on February 08, 2010, 07:26:00 PM
Beautiful!

  :thumbsup: