HH bug got me ... Part One!

Kevin L. · January 08, 2011, 09:29:00 AM

I know all about it. My favorite at the moment is a 66" Wesley drawing 58@28. In fact, most of my bows are within a pound or two of that draw. Nothing feels like bamboo, whether in a bow limb or a fly rod.

I think every one who buys, sells or trades bows has the one that they wish they had back. Mine was a 68" 58@28 Wesley with clear glass, an ebony riser, dished grip and no tip overlays. That one ended up going to a new home when money was tight way back in the mid '90s and I still miss it.

Right now, the stable is down to the Wesley, a Cheetah and 10 or 11 other assorted longbows, all similar in profile to a Hill. Add in a couple of '50s style recurves and my project next week is to make some racks for bows and flintlocks.

Good choice

Kevin

longbowben · January 08, 2011, 09:33:00 AM

Any pictures Kevin?

HARL · January 08, 2011, 09:37:00 AM

I always love these threads !!! I am not sure how many fellas I have warned about trying out a Hill bow.Believe me I found out years ago about the Hill Bug !!!!!!!

RRock · January 08, 2011, 09:39:00 AM

Well, that dose it. I've got a couple weeks left here before the season is out and I'm gonna finish it with my HH Big 5. 55@28" 68". Really like shooting that bow.

Jack Denbow · January 08, 2011, 11:38:00 AM

Why did I look at this thread again? Dern you guys. Ebony, ebony, ebony, now I am going to have to look at the website. I think I am going to get a whipping.
Jack

Wannabe1 · January 08, 2011, 11:58:00 AM

African Blackwood makes a great contrasting riser wood against lighter colored limb cores. Here is my "Owl" that is Osage/African Blackwood.

longbowben · January 08, 2011, 12:02:00 PM

Outstanding looking bow.

Rooselk · January 08, 2011, 12:08:00 PM

Beautiful.

SpankyNeal · January 08, 2011, 12:17:00 PM

Here's a couple more Ebony ones for you guys! It looks really nice with clear glass, but I prefer black glass with mine!

The Hill bug bit me several years ago but he was nothing compared to the latest one that got me - the Sunset Hill Bug....a vicious little critter whose bite causes severe anxiety, hair loss, nail biting, and a rapid loss of available funds!

Thank goodness the treatments aren't TOO expensive LOL!

Spanky

longbowben · January 08, 2011, 01:24:00 PM

Spanky the 2nd picture up is the handle i am getting That looks sweet.

longbowben · January 08, 2011, 01:25:00 PM

And thanks everyone for the pictures.Lets see more

smilinicon · January 08, 2011, 05:42:00 PM

those ebony risers are very nice.

David Mitchell · January 09, 2011, 06:37:00 PM

another ebony riser/gray glass.

Mudd · January 09, 2011, 06:58:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by David Mitchell:
another ebony riser/gray glass.

Every time I've seen this bow I've drooled.

I can't imagine trying to hunt with it unless out in a white sand desert or a full on blanket of snow..lol

Thanks for showing it off again.

God bless,Mudd

Cookus · January 09, 2011, 07:13:00 PM

That's a beautiful bow David! Must resist this ebony temptation...

Wannabe1 · January 09, 2011, 07:14:00 PM

Mudd, my new Tembo is going to shock you if you like that one! I won't tell ya what it looks like yet, except that David and I share the same taste. Should be here this week some time. :D

BEN · January 09, 2011, 08:02:00 PM

So...are you ready to sell the GOOD MOAB now! LOL!

longbowben · January 09, 2011, 08:29:00 PM

Good try but that bow has sentimental value and i want my son to have it.

leatherneck · January 09, 2011, 10:51:00 PM

Aww,sell the bow and give Hayden the arrow. It did all the work anyhow!

leatherneck · January 09, 2011, 10:55:00 PM

Hey spanky,whats the wood in the last riser? Is that verawood?