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  • Greg Ragan
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      in reply to: My Schulz! #61409

      Here are a few pics of my Schulz Tembo (on the left) compared to my Ekin built Big Five.

      Tips:

      Handle:

      Same weight and length bows also.

      Can’t wait to get this Redman……

      Greg Ragan
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        in reply to: Replacing grip #61170

        Steve Graf wrote: Barge cement is worth getting because it won’t ruin your bow finish. If you use regular rubber cement, the solvents will ruin your finish.

        There is a really helpful video tutorial on the 3Rivers website that shows how to make a bow grip. I found it very helpful the first time I made a grip.

        I ended up buying a deer hide from hidandfur website for $30 bucks. Now I have enough nice leather for a few decades worth of bows.

        That is good to know about regular rubber cement! Thanks.

        Greg Ragan
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          in reply to: Replacing grip #60159

          I beleive Barge is just “rubber cement” but I could be wrong….

          It was a tough choice for me to go suede side or smooth….

          I started out my longbow journey with an old Sky Trophy longbow also!

          I have heard of some folks finding leather at goodwill and alike in the form of black leather hats or handbags…..might want to hit the thrift shop locally?

          Greg Ragan
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            I agree but the OP has been shooting righty for a while and recommending he switch hands just because he “discovered” his eye dominance seems like the solution to a problem he may not have. Now if he was having problems shooting left….

            The eye dominance thing can be easily overcome….I shoot that way and just learned without conscious thought as I learned my form.

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              Both Howard Hill and Fred Bear shot cross eye dominant…they did pretty well.

              Work on your form and shot sequence….aiming is the easy part:wink:

              I am curently doing 3 weeks of just blank bale shooting and form work. It is really paying off.

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                Some good info here…pics always help:D

                Greg Ragan
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                  in reply to: My Schulz! #60048

                  You better get your pics up soon! I have a new (to me) Schulz Redman on the way. I am praying it arrives safe and sound. Pics to follow!

                  Greg Ragan
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                    in reply to: Replacing grip #60046

                    codger wrote: well I need to replace the leather grip on one of my bows it was in bad shape and started decmoposing in my hand so i rmeoved it. this is a longbow with the standard Schulz type riser.

                    I have not attempted anything like this I do relaize its not rocket science but hey I want it to look fisrt rate. What have you used to fasten the leather to the riser and any tips on cutting it to fit correctly. i have whats left of the old leather to use for a pattern.

                    I used my old grip as a pattern and cut a peice of home tanned deer hide to match. I used barge cement on 3 sides leaving the back bare as I was going to stitch it. I moistened the hide a bit with a damp paper towel and stretched it a little but I am not sure this is really needed…I did it so once I stitched it I would have no slop once it shrumk back.

                    Mine turned out ok and I would try it again 🙂

                    Good luck with it. BTW I used deer sinew to stitch which is my it lok s alittle ragged…..I cut the ends off after a while and it looks clean now.

                    Greg Ragan
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                      in reply to: Boots #58843

                      paleoman wrote: Short and sweet here as usual….Bean boots are excellent until colder weather. Heel never caused me any issues. Negatives are they don’t breath and the chain tread slips on damp dirt and snow. Have worn them for countless miles and will keep doing so. My feet ” know” them.

                      Same experiences here. Love my Beans! Have 2 pair and occasionally wear them around the house or if it is raining…that comfy!

                      Greg Ragan
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                        This is the “dished” grip which John Schulz and I prefer (had to throw that in there):oops::

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                          This is one Craig made that might be more like what is is talking about.

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                            cyrille wrote: I recently ordered a HH LB from [who else?] Howard Hill Archery, it is going to be 66″ 53# @28″ with two lams each of yew[on the back] then two lams of bamboo then yew again [on the belly] I ordered a bulbed locater grip as the riser. Because up until now I have never shot a LB only recurves and Mr. Ekin says that grip is the colosest to a recurve grip.

                            I do not doubt Mr. Ekin’s statement but I really have no idea what a blubed locator grip is. Any information on this type of grip [riser] would be greatly appreciated.

                            Craig is correct that the bulbed locator grip is most like the recurve (has a dip near the webbing of your thumb / pointer and not as sharp a wedge down the handle), however if you do not learn to shoot these bows with a heel down grip and a bent elbow you will not like the perceived “handshock”. You must shoot them differently to get the most benefit from the design. They are a differnt animal from recurves.

                            Greg Ragan
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                              in reply to: Broad head advice #51035

                              I ran some numbers on the calculator and with that setup I would start with 100 grain insert and 150 grain broadheads assuming a 29 inch arrow.

                              Greg Ragan
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                                Yup this is what I use also. I just picked up the yellowish colored mini sticks and they seem to be a little harder, but unless you are hunting extreme heat the white ones should work well.

                                Greg Ragan
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                                  in reply to: My Schulz! #43360

                                  Nice bow! I almost pulled the trigger on that one also if it were 5 or 10 pounds lighter.

                                  Leave some for the rest of us:lol:

                                  I have heard good things aboput Sunset Hill also…..would like to try one of those someday.

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