I was trying to do a search on HH bows to see some pictures of the self and handle. I could not bring anything up on HH bows, anybody know how to work this out.
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Try this:http://www.howardhillarchery.com/longbows.html
Mudd, I have been to the website and they have very few pictures of the bows.I haven't seen any un-strung,there was a topic on here a year ago with pictures, but i can't bring it up.
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You can try Dick Wightman's website:
http://www.howardhillshooters.com/hhbows/hhbows.html
Try the site,Howard Hill longbowmen, should be able to Google it.
70" Wesley Special, with a locator grip. The angle of the photo makes the bottom limb look short; it isn't.
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Lots of pics (http://www.howardhilllongbowmen.com/)
Thanks Charlie, I was interested in the shlef, how much it was cut into the bow and the taper of the limbs.
Ben,I can see the shelf good in your picture. What spline cedar arrow would you shoot off a 50# bow with a 271/2" draw?
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Ben, I'm waiting on a 70inch Wesley Special - any day now. Your not making the wait any easier. Ha! H
With a 50# Hill and a 27 and 1/2" draw you should be able to shoot 50/54 or 55/59 without problem. The Hill bows like heavy arrows. I have a 27 and 3/4" draw and have always shot 66/68" Hill's between 55@28 nd 57@28. With that said I just ordered a 64", TD "RedMan", 53@28. Looking forward to its arrival.
Do any of you shoot Hill bows in the 40# range, around 45#? How do they perform for hunting deer size game? Thanks
Osage1, As Bill said, 50 up to 60 spine should work well, depending on point weight. I use that range for my 55# Cheetah, I like tapered POC..
Stay within your range limitations, a good sharp 2 blade - you'll be just fine. H
When you go to the site order a catalog.
Just buy one so you can get a closer look :bigsmyl:
QuoteOriginally posted by osage1:
Do any of you shoot Hill bows in the 40# range, around 45#? How do they perform for hunting deer size game? Thanks
I have a Wesley that is 45@28, I normally do not hunt with it but use it for 3D and daily practice. I use a Cheetah that is just a little heavier for hunting but their is no doubt the Wesley will do the job on a deer or pig.
Sharp broadhead and shot placement are key.
Wesley Special, little larger grip slightly dished is actually 5.5" around the leather.
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Another Wesley Special, standard grip, slightly dished.
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Ric, that's exactly the size grip--5 1/2" circumference. Here's a shot of my 40+ year old Tembo.
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I hunt with the 45-53# range, use a good heavy arrow and they are excellent performers inside 25 yds. My favorites so far are wesley specials. Just seem to shoot a bit better for me than tembo and cheetah. Just a bit smoother in my opinion, but I like and shoot all of them.
I have a Tembo that is 48# at 28". I have never shot a deer or turkey with mine, either. It will put an arrow about three feet the other side of a 175# hog. I suspect it would work fine on deer. Bill
If it will kill a hog, deer should be no problem Bill. I have another Hill on order and can't wait.
45 is plenty of mojo for a deer, it was the most common weight all thru the 60's and 70's for deer hunters.
I would have no problem going after an elk with a good shooting 45 pound longbow and heavy arrows with razor sharp two bladers on it.
Thanks for all the iformation and pictures. What length do you like best for a 27" draw?
I would ask your bowyer about that, because it depends on which design you are interested in, and it depends on the feel you want out of a bow. If you came into my shop when I had it and were looking for a smooth fast bow for your draw in a Hill style traditional bow I would recommend to you a 66" bow.
The length of a Hill is determined by what you are comfortable with and how you want the bow to perform.
I have a 60" Big 5, short for a Hill but it flat out rips an arrow and it's short length is a plus in the woods. I also have a 68" Cheetah, Smooth is an understatement. I can shoot this bow all day long and never get tired of it. Since I a hunt with my two feet on the ground I am less likely to bring the Cheetah with me in the woods.
Craig at Howard Hill would tell you that at your draw length a 64" would be just fine. A 64" with the same draw weight as a 66" set up the same way should be a little faster. The 66" will be a little smoother with everything else being equal. Neither should produce the often discussed thump which I have never experienced with a Hill. Highly recommend the Hill bows. Can't beat Craig for knowledge and customer service.
Hey David Mitchell,
I like that old Tembo, sweet! Just ordered a new one myself.
Osage1, I shot a very big wild sow with a Wesley Special that I get 48# out of at 28"draw. No trouble with penetration at all--had about 12"of arrow sticking out the off side. I would not be at all afraid to hunt deer, hogs, or bears with it--maybe even an elk.....Dave
I don't hunt with Hills, though I have a number of them. I started building my own Hill styles and wanted to try them on hunting. I took a javelina last year, pass through shot, with a 42#, though to be honest I'm lousy at hitting anchor and probably only pulled about 38#. I have no doubt that a Hill of 40# would handle deer size game.