HH bug got me ... Part One!

[canopyboy]

Originally posted by smoke1953:
That osage and cocabola combination in the owl is one I dream of. I'm sure you're going to love that Killie.

Yesterday Killie set down her crutches, picked up my 68" Owl with cocabola riser, and proceeded to march her away to the center of the target in 3 or 4 arrows.  She turned and said, "Well, I guess I've got it zeroed in now.  I think I'm gonna like my new bow."  Her smile looked about like this:
 

[Rik]

Ben ------ Thanks for sharing the photos and tales of a great adventure!

[Ray_G]

Originally posted by Rik:
NORTH AMERICAN LONGBOW SAFARI question:

How many of you Hill shooters are going to the Longbow Safari this year?

Registered last month.  Should be there on Thursday for set up.  I want to hear your stories, Rik.  I rarely get time to stop by.

New to me - a dandy, gorgeous, and accurate companion.  

I have looked at this bow since it found a spot on this thread many, many pages ago.  She is kinda on loan for now as she was made for a good guy back then but will be his again one day when the timing is right.  He knows where she is and can call her home when the time is right.

Until then, I get to play!

The myrtle is stunning....almost transparent.  The tempering of the bamboo is gorgeous and she shoots like a dream.

Here is Kai Kai, my little boy.  He will introduce you to the newest and coolest...


 


 


 


 


My tremendous trio:

(right to left) Sunset Hill, Frank SanMarco, and a dandy little Miller Old Tom that was made for my buddy Mudd:

 

[Rik]

THAT'S the most beautiful bow I think I've ever seen.

[Bob B.]

Has anyone ever shot a JD Berry Vixen, I am curious about how that bow would rate with a Northern Mist, Hill or Sunset hill bwow.

Bob.

[dragonheart]

Originally posted by Rik:
THAT'S the most beautiful bow I think I've ever seen.

I am with Rik on that.  WOW!!  That fella in Idaho builds some grreeattt longbows!

[Steve Clandinin]

Tony those bows are absolutely gorgeous,but they can't hold a candle to that little sweatheart holding them.Best of luck with all of them .

[Nate Steen .]

Well....da bears are back!  Had a miserable weather weekend in the high country.  Blizzard at 8700 feet...rain and snow and cold....no bear sightings while sitting on the ridge,  but.....the trail cam showed mucho activity mostly in the early mornings  requiring a change of stategy.  At least five bears coming in..a couple of brutes, one of those is a big chocolate with a white patch on it's chest.    Ooohhh boy howdy!  Gonna spend some days up there next weekend and can hardly wait.  Will show some pics later.  The longbow is itchin' for a showdown.....

[Mudd]

I love your pictures Tony!

They prove that one's stable need not have huge numbers in it, especially when it's filled with the likes of your blue-blooded thoroughbreds.

God's grace and peace, Mudd

[rushlush]

Ben great pics and story, congrats! Tony, nice bows!

Originally posted by Rik:
THAT'S the most beautiful bow I think I've ever seen.

Me too Rik...
The maker has a gift!  Jeff, you know he can do it right.  

Steve...that little guy is THE prize...

Mudd, a herd of three is just about right, eh?  Kai really likes to watch your practice vids...he's got the sound down pretty well....ft...tunk,ft...tunk, ft...tunk,...he knows Mudd!

I wanna see pics of a big bear down!
 

[M60gunner]

Help please. How do you folks determine the value of a bow you put up for sale on this site. like what makes a bow a 8 out of 10 etc. I have a Pete George long bow that I am thinking of parting with. It is used and hunted.Thanks! Tom M

[dragonheart]

A Pete George!  By george, hold on to it!

[Goshawkin]

Originally posted by M60gunner:
Help please. How do you folks determine the value of a bow you put up for sale on this site. like what makes a bow a 8 out of 10 etc. I have a Pete George long bow that I am thinking of parting with. It is used and hunted.Thanks! Tom M

I'd say a 9 would have just a little use wear,1 or 2 small scuffs scratches.8 would be more small scuffs/scratches but nothing deep or big,and so on down the line. a 10 would be as new. What's the length,draw and grip of your bow? I'm very interested on it and would like to see pics.

[M60gunner]

Goshawkin, you have a PM

[Ric O'Shay]

Ben -
Great hunt, adventure and a story well told.

Tony -
Nice!

[dragonheart]

Hill Style, for the traditionalist in all of us.

[Overspined]

Craig would have a record of what he sent you for strings I would bet, and someone experienced might be able to tell you by looking at the material.

For standard though, he ships a Dacron string with his bows and if it has not been specified.  Also, you could probably tell by price.