HH bug got me ... Part One!

LongStick64 · October 29, 2011, 05:27:00 PM

Anyone shoot a Tembo and how does it compare with the other Hills.

swampthing · October 29, 2011, 05:38:00 PM

The bottom of the arrow shelf is straight, the side's of the risers have a radius. At the shot the arrow is not on the shelf.

tradlongbow · October 30, 2011, 01:01:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by LongStick64:
Anyone shoot a Tembo and how does it compare with the other Hills.

I would like to know also. I've only had 4 and 5 lam Hills.

Darren

Benny Nganabbarru · October 30, 2011, 02:40:00 AM

Now, I seem to recall - and correct me If I'm mistaken - that Craig recommends the Wesley Special for heavier draw weights, and that there is nothing to be gained by having a lighter Wesley Special (the inference being that a Tembo performs better in lighter weights). What say ye?

Aussie Stickbow Hunter · October 30, 2011, 07:52:00 AM

Congrats on the new bow NomadArcher.

Your soon to be new bow sounds like a good one Mudd; I look forward to the photos.

Jeff

LongStick64 · October 30, 2011, 09:42:00 AM

Ben

That is what I have heard as well, that the Tembo performs very well for the lower draws. Just wondering is that myth or not.

SpankyNeal · October 30, 2011, 11:28:00 AM

MAN has this thread exploded since I've been gone! I've got a lot of catching up to do LOL!

Spanky

Stone Knife · October 30, 2011, 11:51:00 AM

Now I want a Tembo

68" 45# @28 would be nice

R.V.T.B. · October 30, 2011, 12:12:00 PM

I called to order a Wesley Special for my first Hill awhile back. I wanted it to be 60 pounds at 29". Craig told me that the I would only see the benefits of the Wesley at the higher draw weights and recommended that I go with the Half Breed at my specs. I love it and recently got in a Big Five at the same specs.

tradlongbow · October 30, 2011, 12:30:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by LongStick64:
Ben

That is what I have heard as well, that the Tembo performs very well for the lower draws. Just wondering is that myth or not.

That's what I been wondering also; most of the bowyers use 3 lams, so does the extra 1 or 2 make a difference.

I have heard that there's a little more speed with each extra lam.

Darren

tradlongbow · October 30, 2011, 12:31:00 PM

Ken-

Good to see you back, I figure school and the baby has been keeping you pretty busy.

Darren

SpankyNeal · October 30, 2011, 01:14:00 PM

Yep Darren new babies are something else LOL! I have a new job as well that's been keeping me hopping!

As for the Tembo, I like the three lam bows! You get a little extra speed with the extra lams, but the draw feels stiffer to me from the extra glue. The Tembo is my favorite of all the bows in HH archerys lineup.

Mudd · October 30, 2011, 02:35:00 PM

It's good to see you posting Spanky.

I know now I can tell you how much what you did for me is appreciated.

Thank you so very much!!

God bless,Mudd

David Mitchell · October 30, 2011, 03:18:00 PM

Well, I have a Tembo, but it was built by John Schultz back about 40 years ago when he was the bowyer for Hill. It's 52@28" and shoots with any of my "modern" Hills and Hill style longbows. Tembos are sweet. My Wesley, incidently, is only 49@28 (marked and ordered at 45@28) but is smooth and plenty quick. Craig never suggested anything about it not being as suitable for lower weights when I ordered.

GRS · October 30, 2011, 05:17:00 PM

Speaking of Tembo's at lower weights, guess what I've got

According to my cell phone record, on Oct. 13th at 3:18 pm, I called Craig and finalized the details on a Tembo. On Oct. 28th at 3:30 pm, the mail lady deivered my bow!! That's 2 weeks, 1 day, and 12mins. after I placed the call. I can't believe they can fill a custom order that fast!! Anyways, I don't know how it would compare with a Wesley at the same specs, but it seems plenty smooth and fast to me.

Specs are: 66", 48lbs.@26". I opted for carmalized bamboo with clear glass. Riser is cocobola with a dark brown laced grip. Grip is straight with a teardrop cross section sized to fit my hand. Shoots like a dream. 520 gr. cedars are smacking the target with authority.

Many thanks to Craig for building so quickly. Also, thanks to RC and Nate for input on what I needed at my draw length.

The bow is gorgeous, perhaps some day I can post some pics.

Gerald

58WINTERS · October 30, 2011, 05:43:00 PM

I have a Tembo 68" 48 @28 that scales @ that on my scale and a 68" Wesley Sp. 54 @28 that scales @ it's marked weight as well. Because of shoulder issues it's difficult to make a objective comparison however the Tembo is shooting 530-580 grain 1916 and fir arrows with very good cast. I'm trying to build back into the heavier bow but don't feel like I've lost much at all. I'm very happy with the Tembo I got off the stock bow inventory at Howard Hill archery.

58WINTERS · October 30, 2011, 05:47:00 PM

There was a 70 Tembo 47@28 white glass that popped up after I ordered mine. It might still be there if anyone is interested.

Molson · October 30, 2011, 05:58:00 PM

Here is a Northern Mist Classic that showed up yesterday. I ordered this one for my son back in January. It's 68" 50@28 tillered for 26", green glass, shedua riser, and an American Elm core.

Steve sure makes a nice bow!

Ben Maher · October 30, 2011, 06:12:00 PM

That is one dandy bow !

Looper · October 30, 2011, 08:25:00 PM

I took my new Cheetah out for a stroll the other day. About 20 minutes after I took this picture, I had a close encounter with a nice 8 point buck. He was at 18 steps, unaware of me, but behind some small saplings, which prevented a shot. The wind swirled on me, and he sneaked away post haste. It was pretty interesting to watch him skulk away. He couldn't figure out where I was, but he definitely smelled me.