John Schulz Longbow (new to me)

straitera · 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?

JV Rooster · September 12, 2011, 11:19:00 AM

Nice bow.

Bob B. · 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.

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.

pdk25 · September 12, 2011, 12:56:00 PM

Awesome bow, Buddy.

BowHunterGA · September 12, 2011, 01:04:00 PM

Awesome Buddy. You know who to contact if you ever get tired of shooting that bow, right?

straitera · 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.

ti-guy · September 12, 2011, 02:59:00 PM

Piece of collection

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Charlie Lamb · 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"

stik&string · September 12, 2011, 05:38:00 PM

Awesome, I'm glad you are the one who snagged it before I could. Have fun!

Red Tailed Hawk · September 12, 2011, 06:39:00 PM

very nice

jsweka · September 12, 2011, 06:40:00 PM

I must admit - I'm envious.

Great bow!!!!

Ben Maher · 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.

straitera · 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.

Mudd · September 12, 2011, 07:42:00 PM

Sweet looking bow Buddy!

I'd say you dun good hoss!

God bless,Mudd

AdamH · September 12, 2011, 07:58:00 PM

That my friend is a Beautiful "True" L/B !! Good Luck with it !!

bayoulongbowman · September 12, 2011, 08:10:00 PM

John , he is the man, for longbows, and that sir is a dandy!! Marco

straitera · 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?

Mudd · 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

straitera · 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.