??? for the Hill shooters

[david janssen]

Just wondering which would be smoother on the draw,Osage or Yew for the limb wood?

Thanks for the advice,

[Orion]

Bamboo.  Really, not much difference between them.

[swampthing]

The Longer One.

[Ben Maher]

I have had both .. The osage 68" 53# @ 27" , whilst a bit more thumpy at the shot , was without doubt the smoothest drawing Bow I have ever shot ...
But My yew Hill style bows and Hill bows are my faveourite all round best mannered shooters .....

[C.Cannon]

Never shot either one but yew and rocky mtn. juniper both have a good reputation for smoothness among Hill shooters

[Ric O'Shay]

I have an English yew, string follow, Union Jack. Smoothest drawing bow that I've ever shot. Super quiet on release. Not the speed demon of R/D bows, but it doesn't take a backseat to any other bow when it comes to consistency and accuracy.



Danny

[bowmofo]

Im with Swampthing!(The Longer One.)

I believe Swamp made a good point...brief but good.  I have owned and shot an all osage longbow - 66" and two hill half breeds (yew/boo) but have not shot an all yew cored bow as Ben and others.

I know this does not directly answer your question but I  have to echo the bamboo chant here...IMO there is nothing better you can have for a limb core than bamboo....Yew, osage or whatever as veneer if you like the look but boo is king....for several reasons.

[cbCrow]

Over the years I have owned a Croc, and Redman and as far as I'm concerned don't think there is a lot of difference tween them. Both are good smooth shooters, however I think if you were to add a couple of lams of bamboo, either Halfbreed or Owl, you will be well pleased.

[Overspined]

Yew or bamboo, or the halfbreed and get a great combo, I second "the longer one".  68" for me at 27 1/4" draw

[swampthing]

I think Howard said it best, Don't step down to a 66" unless you have a 26" draw.
I doubt one could tell the difference on the draw. The release is where the small details will be more likely noticed.

[straitera]

Had to have a 2nd look at that beaut Dan. Really a nice looking bow!

Always said there wasn't a minute's difference between all fiberglassed Hill bows speedwise. I have an osage which is slightly slower but bends real nice. No yew yet but have shot yews before which have a well deserved reputation. My 31" draw prefers longer bows at 70" ntn.

[Bill Turner]

I have 3 Hill's, none of which are Osage. My 64", 5 lam TD "Red Man" is outstanding, but my "66" "Cheetah" is perhaps a little smoother to draw. I believe that is because of the extra 2 inches in length. At my just short of 28" draw, I would not go shorter than 64" in length. As for the longer Hill's (over 66' in length), they are probably smoother but I find them to be a little long for travel in my truck(full size Chevy). I'm always afraid I'll snap off a bow tip when shutting the door. Now back to the original question. Go with the "RedMan". The Yew is awesome. "That's my story and I'm sticking to it".

[Rossco7002]

That is a fine looking Union Jack!

[Overspined]

Between the redman and halfbreed, I have both, I don't think you add much with all yew, it is smooth, but I really like the halfbreed too and seems to spit an arrow faster. JMO. I am and would be completely satisfied with either one.

[C.Cannon]

Now that I've really thought about it
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If I waz U id get both