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Title: Hill Bow
Post by: Knawbone on January 11, 2012, 06:51:00 AM

Redman or Halfbreed? debating which one to buy for my first hill.What lenght would be best for 50lb @ 26". Thanks Hillbillys

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Post by: okie64 on January 11, 2012, 03:06:00 PM

Ive never owned a HH bow so i cant help you but you might get more responses if you post this in the pow wow forum.

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Post by: okie64 on January 11, 2012, 03:07:00 PM

Ive never owned a HH bow so i cant help you but you might get more responses if you post this in the pow wow forum.

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Post by: typical2 on January 11, 2012, 03:28:00 PM

Most will say 65" or longer.

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Post by: JRY309 on January 11, 2012, 05:10:00 PM

I have a Half Breed,love the look of yew under clear glass.Makes a great combo with the bamboo core.I draw 27" and my favorite length is a 66" Hill,but also have a 68" Cheetah that is a great shooter also.I would go with a 66" with your draw length,you could probably go with a 64" but I think a 66" is a better choice.

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Post by: tradlongbow on January 11, 2012, 05:35:00 PM

66" or 68" longer, I say buy one of each   :bigsmyl:

Join us on the Hill thread.

Darren

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Post by: Rossco7002 on January 11, 2012, 06:04:00 PM

I draw the same as you and just took delivery of a gorgeous Half Breed today. 66 inches, carmelized bamboo core with a snakewood riser and silver elk inlay. It's my dream bow, you won't regret investing in one. I have a 68 inch Wesley Special too, don't really notice any difference between the two other than the 66er is probably a little more maneuverable.

Have fun making your choice!

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Post by: Ben Maher on January 11, 2012, 06:11:00 PM

I am a big fan of yew ...

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Post by: on January 11, 2012, 06:18:00 PM

66" either one, with a moderately sized straight grip. I like male yew with no knots if possible.  When yew is right it is light a lively. I have both and cannot tell you which one is better, other than neither are for sale.

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Post by: lpcjon2 on January 11, 2012, 06:21:00 PM

What style grip did you choose or do you not have a choice?

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Post by: swampthing on January 11, 2012, 07:31:00 PM

Nothing wrong with a yew wood bow, 66" will be just right for you.
I like the look of them with brown glass, but that's just me.

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Post by: on January 11, 2012, 09:34:00 PM

I have a Pete George yew with brown glass, a really plain Jane looking thing.  After just a couple shots with it, any longbow shooter would say 'man what a beautiful bow'.

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Post by: Ben Maher on January 11, 2012, 09:48:00 PM

i have a Miller Ol'Tom ... brown glass and yew lams .... beautiful !

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Post by: mikebiz on January 12, 2012, 08:17:00 PM

Definitely go with the 66".  A 64" will not be as smooth or stable.  You'll definitely appreciate the the extra length in the long run.  I much prefer my 66s over my 64s and I only draw 25".

As for which model I think you'll be happy with either one.  I have an all yew (limbs & riser) Pete George under clear glass and it is stunning.  That said I love the look of tempered bamboo under clear glass as well.