HH bug got me ... Part One!

Goshawkin · August 18, 2013, 10:03:00 AM

Hey Mike,If you ever come across one of Pete George's brochures in your search,let me know and I'll buy it off you. I'd like to put one up over my bow rack. It'll be 100% Timberlines hanging on it pretty soon.

mikebiz · August 18, 2013, 11:48:00 AM

Sure thing Nick. Have you ever seen a Timberline brochure? I'm wondering if Pete ever had a brochure made at all. If you (or anyone else) finds an American LongBow brochure let me know.

After posting the Schulz ad I went out and shot "Young Eagle". It's a really nice bow. I would love to have the grip width slimmed down and reduced in depth a bit, but I'm very reluctant to do it. It's just a little bigger than my small hands like.

Goshawkin · August 18, 2013, 12:18:00 PM

Yep,Pete had a brochure for $1
I had a Schulz brochure from the 80's.I might have thrown it away years ago.If I do find it,it's yours. I found an old Gary Sentman brochure in my gunsafe last year. I gave it to a guy on here that collects Gary's bows.

mikebiz · August 18, 2013, 02:57:00 PM

If you or I find one I'll bet it costs more than a buck these days. Let me know if you find that Schulz brochure. I had an HHA brochure from the late '80s but I can't find it anywhere. I never throw anything out, but it vanished somehow.

String question that I'm sure has been discussed, but 970+ pages are difficult to search. I'm interested in trying fast flight material again, probably 450+ or 8125 this time. My yew John Lee bow does not have tip overlays or tip wedges. If I get a 12 to 16 strand FF string with padded loops is that ok to shoot on this bow? I think I remember saying that as long as the loops are padded sufficiently they will work on any longbow.

August 18, 2013, 07:09:00 PM

I have a folder with brochures from most of the longbow makers that dates all the way back to 1960 to 2005. Nope, not gonna sell them.

mikebiz · August 18, 2013, 08:16:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by pavan:
I have a folder with brochures from most of the longbow makers that dates all the way back to 1960 to 2005. Nope, not gonna sell them.

But now we know you have them, so us Northeast boys might take a little trip to Iowa. You should have kept your secret a secret

Goshawkin · August 18, 2013, 09:33:00 PM

Uht oh Pavan,if Mike rounds up some of the Jersey boys from the old neighborhood,like Jimmy Boots,Frankie Da Fish or Big Sal,Yous gonna wish you never let on about them there brochures! :eek: :p :D

Seriously though,If you have one of Pete's brochures,I'd love to see pics of it.I'm curious to see what models he offered.

Knawbone · August 19, 2013, 04:48:00 AM

Nice restore on that JH wildcat Green, what are the specs on that bow and what does she like for ammo. A fresh facelift needs a fresh kill. Good luck on your pig hunt.......slay a monster.

Linwood Hines · August 19, 2013, 07:06:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by pavan:
I have a folder with brochures from most of the longbow makers that dates all the way back to 1960 to 2005. Nope, not gonna sell them.

Is it possible to have them scanned and saved to make them available for others to see? That would be cool!

mikebiz · August 19, 2013, 08:09:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by Linwood Hines:

QuoteOriginally posted by pavan:
I have a folder with brochures from most of the longbow makers that dates all the way back to 1960 to 2005. Nope, not gonna sell them.
Is it possible to have them scanned and saved to make them available for others to see? That would be cool! [/b]

That would be cool. They don't even need to be scanned. You could just take digital photos of them and put them up here. I love it when we find chores for other TradGangers to do. Me and "Brass Knuckles" Nicky can give you a hand if you need it.

Green · August 19, 2013, 01:36:00 PM

Thanks Knaw - she's 68", 54#@28". Two lams of what Kenny thinks is Elm and brown Fglass back/belly. I got her from Kestimator back in the spring.

58WINTERS · August 20, 2013, 06:24:00 PM

New Hill Wesley Special on the way from Craig @ Howard Hill Archery. Bought it off the stock bow list. AND ordered a pair of Arrow Moccasin Bush Boots tnis A.M. to go with my Arrow 3 Lace Mocs that are 3 years old and still going strong.
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RC · August 20, 2013, 06:32:00 PM

Hey fellas, how long is the riser from fade to fade on your Hill style bows?RC

Blaino · August 20, 2013, 06:38:00 PM

My 70" Wesley is 15.5" on the dot.

Knawbone · August 20, 2013, 08:09:00 PM

My 65" Cheetah riser is 14"

RC · August 20, 2013, 08:32:00 PM

Thanks Guys. I just ordered some lams and plan to build a Hill style bow. Not gonna rush into it as hunting season is about here but hope to get it completed and killing does before October.Lord Willing of course.RC

cahaba · August 20, 2013, 08:38:00 PM

My 66" Big 5 is 14" and my 67" HalfBreed is 14.5".

Looper · August 21, 2013, 12:41:00 AM

My 69" Halfbreed is a little over 15"

Looper · August 21, 2013, 12:43:00 AM

Has anyone shot one of the HHA Ol' Timers? If so, how do they compare to the regular bows?

Trad Longbow Joe · August 21, 2013, 02:55:00 PM

I used to own one and found it did not have the same zip as the Hills with glass on both the belly and the back. That is just from my observations, but it was very sweet shooting bow.