Author Topic: HH bug got me ... Part One! (Read 349721 times)

Overspined · « **Reply #12980 on:** February 19, 2013, 06:07:00 PM »

A friend of mine is into building bows, and we just finished getting ready for a Hill style bow glue up. He made the form, and got some tools, and we ground laminations and risers/etc this weekend. It's a fun process, but a lot more goes into it than I knew. I am looking forward to finishing the bow's dimensions/tiller. Should be a real learning experience. This one will be a boo core with redwood burl veneers(picked up at kzoo) under clear glass. I'm thinking about adding some dark tip overlays.

MT Longbow · « **Reply #12981 on:** February 21, 2013, 11:30:00 PM »

How does one go about acquiring a Schulz bow? Looking for a 68 inch 70-75 lb.

Just thought I'd ask

Nate Steen . · « **Reply #12982 on:** February 21, 2013, 11:54:00 PM »

Contact jaques

MT Longbow · « **Reply #12983 on:** February 22, 2013, 12:11:00 AM »

Thanks Nate, but I don't know who that is. Is he on the site?

WESTBROOK · « **Reply #12984 on:** February 22, 2013, 06:24:00 AM »

Patrick, Jaques Bonin is his name, he post near the top of this page. Think he has a 70# Schultz in the classified.

Eric

MT Longbow · « **Reply #12985 on:** February 22, 2013, 08:00:00 AM »

Got it, thank you!

Jacquesbonin · « **Reply #12986 on:** February 22, 2013, 12:14:00 PM »

Patrick, I can be reached at [email protected]

I am not sure which bow you are refering to, my collection is extensive. way too many bows for one man to have and use. It is a sickness, for everyone in archery is just a tad off/center! Hope all is well with Howard Hill hog hunt in Alabama, I am besides myself that I cannot participate in this event. Also can't wait to hear the stories and see pictures. Have fun, time to go to work! later Jacques

b.glass · « **Reply #12987 on:** February 22, 2013, 04:35:00 PM »

Well, I've been bitten too, when I started reading about the hog hunt. I now have a "Redman". 55# @ 28", that's about 51# @ my draw length. Got it from nineworlds9 in the classifieds. Not in time for this Hill Hunt but should be good for Texas!

Brianlocal3 · « **Reply #12988 on:** February 24, 2013, 12:05:00 AM »

Well y'all, Friday night the Berry Vixen was in good form. Took home second place at the 3D tourney, about 20 longbow shooters. Most of the LB were black widows, ACS (a&h), and some more hybrid mixtures. Only one Hill style bow, Kurt Stunkle took first, maybe next month the straight stick can do it. these straight sticks can hang with the best of them.

Brianlocal3 · « **Reply #12989 on:** February 24, 2013, 08:52:00 AM »

I finished the 7 lakes Nite lite blank for Maxs birthday and he is going to love it. Mike does good stuff up there!!!

SportHunter · « **Reply #12990 on:** February 24, 2013, 11:36:00 AM »

Has anyone here ever tried a Saxon Safari hill style longbow? Looked nice so I thought I'd take a chance on it on the auction site, Randy Dehnel knows how to make a great bow.

Goshawkin · « **Reply #12991 on:** February 24, 2013, 11:51:00 AM »

Nice job Brian,both the shooting and the bow for your boy.

Brianlocal3 · « **Reply #12992 on:** February 24, 2013, 01:22:00 PM »

Thanks.
Sport, I have shot one and they are nice. So much so I went for the same one. I'll bow out and let you Rick and roll. Good luck

SportHunter · « **Reply #12993 on:** February 24, 2013, 01:32:00 PM »

That's what I was hoping to hear. I have had a few Saxon Americans but after getting used to the straight deep hill grip all the other bows handles feel awkwardly small and thin.

David Yukon · « **Reply #12994 on:** February 24, 2013, 02:29:00 PM »

Yesterday, I was shooting my NM Classic outside at a friend place.... Lost a few arrows.... need more practice with that bow.... But love the way it feel. Just need, more practice to master it! Seems like I was missing the target mostly to the left(right hand shooter)???
Anyway it was fun

MT Longbow · « **Reply #12995 on:** February 24, 2013, 09:47:00 PM »

Quote

Originally posted by David Yukon:
Yesterday, I was shooting my NM Classic outside at a friend place.... Lost a few arrows.... need more practice with that bow.... But love the way it feel. Just need ,ore practice to master it! Seems like I was missing the target mostly to the left(right hand shooter)???
Anyway it was fun

Are you left eye dominant?

David Yukon · « **Reply #12996 on:** February 24, 2013, 10:00:00 PM »

Not really... I mean if I do all the test, I get both results, with right eye being dominant more often, I shoot both eyes open, and I'am pretty much ambidextrous in day to day life. Never noticed to shoot more to the left with my other bows...

I think I just have to get use to the bow... I hope.
Cheers
David

bicster · « **Reply #12997 on:** February 25, 2013, 05:44:00 AM »

David,
When I first got a HH I had the same problem. I watched Masters of the Bare Bow and the part with Gary Sentmen (I think that was the name) said the same thing when he was demonstrating selfbows. I believe it is because the shelf is not center cut and it just takes time for you to adjust your sight picture. Your arrows might be a little stiff too. Someone with more knowledge will probably come along with a more accurate explanation. By the way, I can now switch from my recurve, to selfbow, or my Howard Hill without any problems. Stick with it and it will come.

Scrub_buck · « **Reply #12998 on:** February 25, 2013, 01:48:00 PM »

I have been an off an on hill bow owner now for about 5 years. Being out of them for a few years, I recently got the bug again and traded for a nice redman. I don't know why I ever left! Just thought I'd share my testimony! LOL!!!

Ric O'Shay · « **Reply #12999 on:** February 25, 2013, 02:08:00 PM »

It's so comforting to see the Hill bows are coming back into their own once again.
Glad to see that folks are really beginning to enjoy the simplicity of the straight end American Semi Longbow.

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