HH bug got me ... Part One!

Overspined · December 13, 2011, 06:50:00 PM

They say when they get bows back their scales usually show right on...it may be a calibration issue. They wouldn't be doing that intentionally I wouldn't think. I think I had one that was a bit light, but the rest are real close. I sure hope mt T/D is right on. I really don't want it to be heavier.

58WINTERS · December 13, 2011, 06:52:00 PM

Both my Hills scale as marked 48@28 54@28 hmmm

ChrisM · December 13, 2011, 07:05:00 PM

Mine scaled right on the local shops scale

tradlongbow · December 13, 2011, 07:22:00 PM

I've checked my weights with my bow scale and they've been on point. One thing that I've noticed is that they draw very smooth.

Darren

December 13, 2011, 07:35:00 PM

Mine have been very close when I checked them with certified scale weights, and they read heavy when I checked them with an old spring scale.

EastTexasRedneck · December 13, 2011, 07:49:00 PM

Look what came today....

HH Crocodile 69" 52 @ 28 Cocobolo handle and overlays. On my scale it's 55# @ 28. I love it.

Rossco7002 · December 13, 2011, 07:55:00 PM

That crocodile is sweet looking, enjoy! I saw the first payment debited to me for my snakewood Half Breed build today - anticipation is building!

Rob DiStefano · December 13, 2011, 08:00:00 PM

i had checked the last 5 hills i had on an easton digital scale and all were 3-6# heavier than marked. my current miller old tom was within 1# of the labelled weight. i just know to order 4-5# heavier for a hill.

however, if the hill bow length is right for my draw length, a few to four pounds more isn't so bad because the draw will still be smooth. but woe unto me if i screw up and get a hill shorter than 68" for my 29" draw length! at 29" draw, 70" is just right. ymmv.

ChrisM · December 13, 2011, 08:03:00 PM

Redneck I like that bow what is the wood used? Is it Osage?

Ben Maher · December 13, 2011, 08:12:00 PM

East Texas Redneck ... dat is sweet man ! Congrats eh !

EastTexasRedneck · December 13, 2011, 08:20:00 PM

Yea Chris, it's all osage. I am a terrible photographer, the pictures don't do it justice. Beautiful wood, real nice grain in the cocobolo and osage. I am very pleased with how it came out. Craig does great work. Rob, after reading some earlier posts, and you said the HH bows were usually heavy, I ordered 52# shooting for 55 or 56. My scale shows 55, perfect. I only got to shoot it a few times before dark today, it shoots as good as it looks. I have a sample pack of surewood shafts, now I have to see what it likes and order more shafts and get to work building arrows. The fun is starting now.

EastTexasRedneck · December 13, 2011, 08:24:00 PM

Thanks Ben. I'm going to South Texas close to where I grew up in January for a late season doe hunt. Hope to bloody it up a bit down south.

mikebiz · December 13, 2011, 08:32:00 PM

Nice Croc ETR. That Osage has some really nice character in the grain. I have yet to shoot an Osage Hill, but the Croc is on my list. Good luck and shoot the hell out of it.

tradlongbow · December 13, 2011, 08:53:00 PM

Phillip-

The Cocobola riser looks really good between the Osage limbs, congrats

Darren

far rider · December 13, 2011, 10:44:00 PM

Nice Croc, that's my next one!
Tim

canopyboy · December 14, 2011, 06:53:00 AM

You know what's scary? Going away for a month and facing the prospect of trying to catch up....

At least it's alive and well as it approaches the 1yr anniversary.

cbCrow · December 14, 2011, 07:35:00 AM

ET Redneck, great choice in wood. Just wait a couple of years when it turns that honey brown color. Real nice. As far as the issue with the weight I have a Tembo that came in at within a 1/2# of what I requested, and same story with several friends who own them. All have been within 1-2# of their requested weight, this is standard procedure of most bowyers +/- 2#. Thats 8 bows so I don't put much salt in some of the other comments.

canopyboy · December 14, 2011, 08:51:00 AM

2 hours for 27 pages. And I still need to read that Scott Toll article.

You know how hard it's going to be to not cruise the classifieds now? Wife handed in her resignation yesterday, kids need presents, the two Hills already at home need some serious attention, but y'all still have me daydreaming with your new acquisitions....

San Paolo · December 14, 2011, 02:40:00 PM

Hi Hill guys,
some months ago two new hill bow from Ron La Clair and Dave Johnson came out (Dave came back); any impressions from owners?
Please post on.
Thanks.
Marco.

swampthing · December 14, 2011, 02:52:00 PM

Since where in a bow pic drooling mode.......