I have owned HH bows in the past and really enjoyed them but have been thinking of ordering a Mohawk bow but have not even seen one.  I would appreciate any thoughts from those who have shot both and how they compare(ie smoothness, cast, workmanship etc).  I have heard very good things about Mohawk so just wanted a comparison from those who know.

Cheers,
Joe

     keep me outa this one!!!

Where is Rob ?

Joe - I have the classic, the limbs are thick like a hill and they shoot great. I had Vince put a dished grip on mine. If you do search for Mohawk bows on powwow , you will find a bunch of pics. I really like mine.                                                                   Darren

I've not owned a Hill but Love my Hawk!....KY

Rob will tell you all about it.

I'm with bentpole!   :D

I can't wait to hear this comparison.......  

Guys, I did another search and found this same subject posted that I must have missed from last year.  I think I obtained all the info I need from that post unless someone has something else to add.  Thanks so much,
Joe

there is no comparison 'tween the two bows as they are different in many ways that may not be visually available.  

hill style longbows have narrow and deep limbs, with either some reflex, or straight, or follow, and brace to a "D" shape.  as a result of their design, they are very stable, require longer bow lengths for a given draw length, and yes, you need to know how to shoot them to reduce the hand shock to a thump.

mohawk longbows have wider, thinner, trapped limbs with both mild limb reflex and riser deflex.  as a result of r/d, they can be more efficient and pleasing in shorter lengths for a given draw length. they also brace to a "D" limb shape.

having owned and shot a gaggle of both bows ...

hills are aesthetically the most pleasing longbows, whether unbraced or braced.  nothing sez 'trad archery/bowhunting' than a howard hill longbow and a quiver fulla woodies.  i love 'em, i want 'em, i'll always have 'em.

however, 'hawks are much smoother on the draw and release with zero hand shock, while maintaining a good degree of 'stability' on the release.  these bows simply exhibit more performance - faster arrow speeds, no shock or thump on release and they do like heavy arrows.

as always, ymmv - as it should!

Very well said Rob        

Tracy

Rob, thanks for your insight!  Have you noticed the 'hawks liking a heavy arrow moreso than the Hills?

Joe

QuoteOriginally posted by Joe Subler:
Rob, thanks for your insight!  Have you noticed the 'hawks liking a heavy arrow moreso than the Hills?

Joe

absolutely!

Love the Hills and Love the Hawk.I shoot a Hawk now...Rob made me do it.RC

Rob nailed it!!

I may copy his answer and stow it away when I forget it...lol I don't believe I've heard one better..!!!

God bless,Mudd

PS: If you want the best of both worlds, get yourself one of each..lol

mohawks are a great bow in my book.like rob said,you cant really compare the two but you wont go wrong with either.

QuoteOriginally posted by Mudd:
... If you want the best of both worlds, get yourself one of each..lol

YES!  roy has the correct answer!!    

Yep,Roys got her right!One of each.Its really nice that Rob and the rest of you fellas help people the way you do.I'm not much of a Longbow shooter but I am becoming more interested all the time.Posts like this really help.Thanks

Roy, I already have a Hill Cheetah, just got to figure out if I NEED a Mohawk!!    I've had health issues the past two years so, now that I'm finally able to shoot again, have some making up to do   LOL

Cheers,
Joe

Joe the answer to your question is still yeppers! If you already have a Hill then a "hawk' would be a nice addition.

Good luck and God bless,Mudd

PS: I was just awed by a "new-to-me" Big Jim Buffalo bow that I shot for the 1st time a few minutes ago.