Well I finally made up my mind. Looked at honey locust (Rhino) but it just didn't feel right.

So, I ordered a Halfbreed. 66", 46@28" (which should be 50 pounds for me), Yew belly and back with darker bamboo cores (hopefully not as much contrast), Wenge riser and tips, dark brown laced wrap and a satin finish.


It should be a beauty. I'm pretty pumped. I was going to go for a t/d but opted not to so that I could save some money, plus I just wasn't sure about the grip. Hope I don't regret that.

Anyway, to all of you Hill fans out there, I'm startin' my collection now(does two count as a collection?). Should be here in time to try to bust a bunny.

Congratulations!! We Will just HAVE to See Pics of Your New Addition!! Sounds like a Gorgeous Bow!!

Woo Whoo! They're addictive. I'm seeking professional help for my dependency.

Great IA! They bring smiles don't they?

awesome.  Can't beat a hill.

Congrats. That's one of my favorite Hills. You'll love it. What did you specify for the grip? (Straight, dished, size, etc.)

I went with the straight grip as it's the only Hill I've handled.

The used one I picked up has a 2" deep grip. It measures five and a half inches around the grip. It feels pretty good to me so I told Craig to stay with that.

Hills are very new to me but I'm gettin' hooked.  

Rider,

What are the riser woods in the Cheetah and the Big 5?

Congrats,I love my HH Half Breed,love the yew!

Congrats!

Oh, man, you're ruined now--I have four Hills on the rack    

Yep, there goes the kids inheritance! Have four now with three more on the way!  I guess I need    You can't own just one! Great choice in the HB - beautiful bow and a nice shooter to boot - Congrats!  

That's pretty close to what I shoot - love it.  Can't wait to see pics of yours.

Randy,
Bought the Cheetah and Big 5 used, but from what I can tell, the Cheetah's riser wood is Padauk, and the Big 5 is either Bubinga. The Wesley is African Ebony, and the far right is a custom Wesley I ordered from Craig. It is Claro Walnut.

Sounds nice Irish,  The "Half Breed" is an excellent choice.  Your going to have a fine bow there.  I think any bow you choose from Craig would be an excellent choice.

I've been thinking long and hard about a "Rhino" myself but I keep telling myself wait until I get my new "Big Five" and order after that.  Craig told me 3-5 weeks.  So I just finished my 4th, maybe next week.

Besure and give us some pictures and review on your bow.

Loose

cool choice ... my " halfbreed " is still my my go to shooter , 8 yrs , thousands of shots and still going strong ....
looking foward to pics ,
ben

Thanks for the posts fellas. I'm still awake thinkin' about it.

I gotta try to get some sleep now....I must get some sleep.......gotta go to sleep....

he usually gets them out in 8 weeks or less!

yep, mine have always come in three!

Doing business with Craig has always been enjoyable.  I was looking at the prices of some production bows.

Martin Savanah $529.99
Martin Bamboo viper $719.99
Bear takedown supreme $1399.99

Now Howard Hill archery longbows

"bow blank with 4 lams"   $325.00
"Tembo" (cheaptest finished bow) $475.00
"Wesley Special" (top of the line) $525.00

You can have a custom made to order bow from Howard Hill cheaper than you can buy an off the self production bow.

I know how I will go.

'Loose