HH bug got me ... Part One!

tradlongbow · March 26, 2012, 01:12:00 AM

Charlie

Thanks for taking us in that journey with you. The pics are awesome.

Darren

Nate Steen . · March 26, 2012, 01:15:00 AM

About time you cut loose with some pictures Charlie....

Your pictures bring back memories of why I started using a longbow so many years ago

tradlongbow · March 26, 2012, 01:26:00 AM

Jeff

Several hundred pages back we discussed how different bowyers has changed the size to Hill'grips over the years. However, Craig wil still make someone a thin Hill grip if it's requested. Thats how I like my grip. John Lee sent me an email once, that the Hill grip should be 1"X 2 1/8". That size may change depending in the. archers hand size.

Peter O. Stecher · March 26, 2012, 03:58:00 AM

Many thanks for that great report, Kentucky Jeff! Souds great, I own the book on Howard Hill's bows by Bob Burton, it's amazing to see Mr. Hill's bows and stuff! Great pics, Mr. Lamb!!

jbat73 · March 26, 2012, 08:41:00 AM

Thanks for sharing those Pics Mr. Lamb, Awesome stuff, J

Mudd · March 26, 2012, 08:58:00 AM

Charlie those are great pictures, your memories.

I love them but I am even more stoked that you are still making memories and sharing the making of them with friends.

We may not move as fast as we did 20 years ago but I'm thinking we moved to quickly back then...lol

That makes us not just older hunters but may possibly even better make us a more deadly predator.

Thanks for sharing Charlie!

God bless and keep on keeping on!

His servant, Mudd

March 26, 2012, 03:56:00 PM

I'm real sorry Charlie, but every time I see guys posing with a bunch of bow killed bunnies, I simply boil over with jealousy. We don't have anywhere close to the bunny hunting that we did 30 and more years ago in Iowa.

30coupe · March 26, 2012, 04:01:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by pavan:
I'm real sorry Charlie, but every time I see guys posing with a bunch of bow killed bunnies, I simply boil over with jealousy. We don't have anywhere close to the bunny hunting that we did 30 and more years ago in Iowa.

No kidding! It was even better 40-50 years ago. You could never hunt anything without jumping a bunch of bunnies. Now, unless you are in town, you can walk for hours without seeing a cottontail. We have NO jackrabbits left in Iowa that I know of. Sad! :(

WESTBROOK · March 26, 2012, 07:16:00 PM

I hear ya Russ, Jackrabbits used to be thick as fleas, cant find a track now.

Eric

3Feathers · March 26, 2012, 07:28:00 PM

Anybody have a picture of a wesley with brown glass?.Might have a chance to pick one up on a trade.

Bowitis · March 26, 2012, 08:58:00 PM

Tim, do a search in the classifieds.
Andy Nimmons listed it on March 02

Irish · March 26, 2012, 09:31:00 PM

Check page 534, I posted pics of my Wesley with brown glass. It has a walnut riser.

far rider · March 27, 2012, 12:33:00 PM

Very nice Mr. Lamb. As always, your photos and stories are a pleasure.

MikeNova · March 27, 2012, 03:35:00 PM

Charlie those pics make me want to hit the woods!

Legendstick53 · March 28, 2012, 06:55:00 AM

Did some one check out Peter O stecher website of styrian achery? Impressive hill style bows. This is not to advertise. My bow is build by Craig.But i did like the name legendstick so i used it. Only for the pictures it is worth to watch.

3Feathers · March 28, 2012, 04:35:00 PM

What woodies are you shooters using on your Hills?Whats your set-up with a broadhead?

tradlongbow · March 28, 2012, 04:49:00 PM

50@28 Hill bow, 46-49 spine arrows cut 29", 125 gr. point, D97 16 strand.

3Feathers · March 28, 2012, 05:00:00 PM

I want to shoot either ash or douglas fir.Will I have to go down in spine using B-50 string?Arrow length will be 28in.with a 135grn.BH.

Jon Powell · March 28, 2012, 10:22:00 PM

53@28 Half Breed with B50 string, arrows are 55-60 tapered cedar cut 28.5 BOP with 160 grains up front.

March 29, 2012, 01:04:00 AM

Out of my 58 Halfbreed from a blank, anything from 55 to 65 cut to 27"bop with 160 grains, 55 27" with Hunterheads and 145 grizzlies, for my 54 pound yew 45-50s 27" bop with 145 grains and 50-55 with 160s when using a fast flight string, 45-50s with the 160 grain Hills when not using the fast flight. All are tapered cedars from Rogue River, ordered to be heavy for the spine.