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Title: John Schulz Longbow (new to me)
Post by: straitera on September 12, 2011, 10:50:00 AM
Real happy Hill shooter but my Georgia cousin Steve hyped me into this Schulz after he was so pleased with his. Came Saturday. I'm pleased big after initial adjustments (fistmele & nock point) had me shooting dead nuts. Not much different than my Hills but sure easy on the eyes & history connect w/one of my alltime heroes Mr Schulz. 68" ntn & scaled 75#@28" clean as a whistle. Bought it from "sorefingers" Frank Dohman. LSS, he's plenty straight arrow!

What do you guys think?

(http://i.imgur.com/im8mql.jpg)
Title: Re: John Schulz Longbow (new to me)
Post by: JV Rooster on September 12, 2011, 11:19:00 AM
Nice bow.
Title: Re: John Schulz Longbow (new to me)
Post by: Bob B. on September 12, 2011, 12:17:00 PM
Wow, sweet bow man!  I love th edark riser and lighter core woods, Bamboo?

Not much prettier than a D bow at full draw.  SCHWEET!!

Bob.
Title: Re: John Schulz Longbow (new to me)
Post by: on September 12, 2011, 12:52:00 PM
My Schulz Hunter and especially my Schulz Legend have been my common denominator for how I rate a bow for 35 years. I doubt you will ever find a better bow, so you better get used it being around.
Title: Re: John Schulz Longbow (new to me)
Post by: pdk25 on September 12, 2011, 12:56:00 PM
Awesome bow, Buddy.
Title: Re: John Schulz Longbow (new to me)
Post by: BowHunterGA on September 12, 2011, 01:04:00 PM
Awesome Buddy. You know who to contact if you ever get tired of shooting that bow, right?
Title: Re: John Schulz Longbow (new to me)
Post by: straitera on September 12, 2011, 02:56:00 PM
Thanks men. A blessing for sure Pavan. I assume it's bamboo Bob just like many Hills. Shoots like it & very hard hitting. Couldn't think of a better hunt than w/Okie frum Muskogee Pat & Onleave Steve in Georgia. Cold dead fingers Steve. JV, she's something else & I've shot Hill lb's only 35 straight years. Appreciate the favorable comments.
Title: Re: John Schulz Longbow (new to me)
Post by: ti-guy on September 12, 2011, 02:59:00 PM
Piece of collection  :)  !
Title: Re: John Schulz Longbow (new to me)
Post by: Charlie Lamb on September 12, 2011, 05:26:00 PM
As far as I'm concerned John's bows are the standard by which all longbows are judged.... you just don't find better craftsmanship!

I'me got a Howard Hill Big Five from the era that John was bowyer there... 70", 75@28", brown glass over bamboo with bubinga riser.

I also have a Shulz Trophy Hunter, brown glass over bamboo with Myrtle riser, 110 @ 28"
Title: Re: John Schulz Longbow (new to me)
Post by: stik&string on September 12, 2011, 05:38:00 PM
Awesome, I'm glad you are the one who snagged it before I could. Have fun!
Title: Re: John Schulz Longbow (new to me)
Post by: Red Tailed Hawk on September 12, 2011, 06:39:00 PM
very nice
Title: Re: John Schulz Longbow (new to me)
Post by: jsweka on September 12, 2011, 06:40:00 PM
I must admit - I'm envious.

Great bow!!!!
Title: Re: John Schulz Longbow (new to me)
Post by: Ben Maher on September 12, 2011, 06:42:00 PM
Buddy ... Jealous mate ! Mr Schulz is perhaps my favourite bowyer and I love his writings too. "Straight Shooting" is one of my favorite books .
Awesome bow , happy for you.
Title: Re: John Schulz Longbow (new to me)
Post by: straitera on September 12, 2011, 07:10:00 PM
Thanks again all you good folks. Charlie, 2 world class bows there. Appreciate your comments. Same Ben as I know you're a Hill guy like me. My hat is getting tight. Couldn't think better to share w/than TG.
Title: Re: John Schulz Longbow (new to me)
Post by: Mudd on September 12, 2011, 07:42:00 PM
Sweet looking bow Buddy!

I'd say you dun good hoss!


God bless,Mudd
Title: Re: John Schulz Longbow (new to me)
Post by: AdamH on September 12, 2011, 07:58:00 PM
That my friend is a Beautiful "True" L/B !! Good Luck with it !!
Title: Re: John Schulz Longbow (new to me)
Post by: bayoulongbowman on September 12, 2011, 08:10:00 PM
John , he is the man, for longbows, and that sir is a dandy!! Marco  :)
Title: Re: John Schulz Longbow (new to me)
Post by: straitera on September 13, 2011, 09:37:00 PM
Thanks Marco & Adam. Muddster, you should be a lb afficionado by now. Your last is a pure beaut! Miller right?
Title: Re: John Schulz Longbow (new to me)
Post by: Mudd on September 13, 2011, 09:52:00 PM
Yes sir Buddy! "Old Tom" 66" and 52@28.

I have to give you a lot of the credit for getting me over to the American longbow.

It was our phone conversations that your enthusiasm poured out that started the ember smoldering.

I was shooting a bunch of heavy R/D bows back then and very light weights(high 30's to low 40's)

Now look at me...lol most of my bows are in the 56-58 pound range and they are all Hills or Hill style.(save for the few oldies recurves and a couple of horse bows, all just for fun)

My serious hunting bows are longbows.

God bless,Mudd
Title: Re: John Schulz Longbow (new to me)
Post by: straitera on September 13, 2011, 10:01:00 PM
Definitely on the team Mudd. Your great & welcome company. Told Steve to get in touch w/you. Maybe he will re this post.
Title: Re: John Schulz Longbow (new to me)
Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on September 14, 2011, 07:27:00 AM
Looks great, Buddy! Do you have some up-close pictures?
Title: Re: John Schulz Longbow (new to me)
Post by: Aussie Stickbow Hunter on September 14, 2011, 07:33:00 AM
Love the bend in those limbs!!!  Congrats on the new bow - enjoy!

Jeff
Title: Re: John Schulz Longbow (new to me)
Post by: straitera on September 14, 2011, 10:52:00 AM
Here you go Ben. Take some more if you want. Proud of my new bow; but, I take good pix like a flashlight w/batteries missing.


 (http://i.imgur.com/01TiTl.jpg)  (http://i.imgur.com/VERzbl.jpg)
Title: Re: John Schulz Longbow (new to me)
Post by: Peter O. Stecher on September 14, 2011, 10:54:00 AM
Very nice bow!!!!  I also own two Schulz bows, same high quality!!  Congrats & Shoot Straight!   :)
Title: Re: John Schulz Longbow (new to me)
Post by: deaddoc4444 on September 14, 2011, 01:24:00 PM
MY HH big Five  was one of the last ones Made By John  before he went out on his own . HE showed me some shooting pointers about  a month oafter I got it at the PA Bow Hunters Festibval that year
 71# @ 29.5     ALL bamboo core  Still in excellent  shape after all these years.   ALMOST sold it about a year ago but the guy backed out of the deal ???  OH Well   Had a few other BIG 5s , after that one but none shot as well as that one did .
Title: Re: John Schulz Longbow (new to me)
Post by: on September 14, 2011, 01:25:00 PM
Congrats on your new toy!

Bisch
Title: Re: John Schulz Longbow (new to me)
Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on September 14, 2011, 04:54:00 PM
Thanks, Buddy! Real nice!
Title: Re: John Schulz Longbow (new to me)
Post by: tadpole on September 14, 2011, 05:14:00 PM
Very Nice!!!!!