(1), Wolf Paw Archery He put on an outstanding demonstration of shooting skill before the movie started. Congrats man! You must be logged in to reply to this topic. Tom Clum and his sons built this store from the ground up with the help of many hands and good friends. "Classic". Three piece longbow. I have watched the movie, Tembo and likewise was not impressed, but did enjoy whatever positive attributes it presented. (1), Righteous Shot All I can say about Byron Ferguson is that if he has been able to make a living off of archery then more power to him. First they show a clip of a Boa about 4 feet long then they show Howards brother Ed wrapped in the coils of a much larger snake that you could tell was already dead and then they show the snake with an arrow through its head. [11] There he found employment as a machinist with a division of Hughes Tool Company, and he also played semi-pro baseball on the side. You can assume this bow has straigh USED - LEFT HANDED - Gordon Rule - 51@28 - 66" - 2-20-95 - very minor scratches otherwise very good condition, USED - LEFT HANDED - Sky Trophy - 50@28 - 69" - #960 - by Earl Hoyt Jr, some scratches/dents/dings. It is an honor to continue in the tradition of Howard's craftsmanship, begun over 40 years ago, and to pass on to you our patented bows designed by the master himself. JavaScript is disabled. Longbows? | saddlehunter.com Top critical review. Grip is worn but otherwise the bow is in great condition. Without the determination and dedication of men like Howard Hill, Fred Bear, and several others, Glenn St Charles always comes to mind. A big 5 and a Wesley special. Fun bow to shoot. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Very good condition. I have the Big 5 and Tembo and like them both really well, and cannot tell any difference in performance. There are very few people who would do those things nowadays since we have the luxury of history to review, and a completely different mindset. But to the wheel & techno-easy at any cost crowd they dont see it our way either. The bow is a Howard Hill Tembo by John Schulz and custom made for David Paul who named it "Sagittarius". Thats all. During Hill's life, his full name varied in official records. You can assume this bow has straight limbs and that the bow is sa Used. If you guys lived in the 1940s/ 50s era, then there may be some substance to your hatred of Mr. Hill. We would never knowingly se Used. $350. Redman was the one I liked the most but his model with the red elm lams is nice too I forgot the name think it was ruffed grouse,, I'm a big fan of elm in longbows though. I may sart using it as a template for my bows. Howard with elephant he shot with bow while in Africa for the filming of movie "Tembo". Howard Hill - LegendStick" longbow, by Craig Ekin. Traditional archery supplies, hunting supplies, target archery, archery supplies, compound archery. Favorite Howard Hill Archery bow model - tradgang.com And a different mindset by both hunters and the viewing public at large. Hey all, I am looking to get a Howard Hill bow in the next few months. Stick to his shooting prowess, and do buy into the different time point of view, and you will not be disappointed. If you shoot say a 60 pound compound look for something in the 40 to 45 pound range to start. police and the deaf munity the atlantic. My favorite bow is a 66", straight gripped, string follow, Wesley Special. Our bows will generally shoot a minimum speed of 115 feet per second plus the weight of the bow (i.e. One piece longbow. One piece longbow. That makes Hill's feat truly impressive since he used only cedar wood arrows. This 3-lam bamboo bow was designed after Howard Hill's world famous "Gran-Ma" that downed three of Africa's Rogues. (1), Martin You can assume this bow has straight limbs and that the bow is safe and shootable. (1), Blue Ridge Archery I have recently joined the HH club. The sleeve is then covered with a laced wrap. Made with 3 lams of bamboo all placed behind the riser, it has a laminated bamboo handle grip. Remember, it is easy to overbow yourself with too heavy a draw weight bow. With the help of John Schulz as well as many others I have introduced a program that allows me to build your dream bow.Just tell me which Howard Hill film has your bow in it and you can order that style bow. It is the most aesthetically pleasing to me. (1), Doug Duncan (1), Sky Archery Very good condition. I have looked around at the Howard Hill club sight a bit. Tracks Across Africa is not too bad. Our bows will generally shoot a minimum speed of 115 feet per second plus the weight of the bow . I maust say that I feel the same way about the film. One piece longbow. Right Handed. That isnt the subject of the post. Sidis Holdings Ltd. ("Sidis") is an online advertising broker providing targeted digital media geared to the European . It's going to be a long time until I have money to buy a bow so I figured I could make a Hill type bow. It didn't look like there was any taper in these lams, but there certainly should have been. In the United States Census of 1940, Hill stated that his highest level of education achieved was completion of two years of college. I've owned a couple of Wesley Specials. I also have arrow making equipment-pricing upon request. howard hill 3rivers archery. (1), Black Canyon Three tempered bamboo laminations, black glass backing, white glass facing and a Zebrano riser. The Rocky Mountain Juniper wood of the Cheetah boasts the most diverse character of any of the woods. Sam Fadala with a gobbler and a classic style longbow built by John Schulz, protg of Howard Hill. And Hollywood, as usual, had to put their two cents in as to what should be in the movies. Tembo Original Lobby Card Howard Hill Bow and Arrow Hunting Snake at River 1952. Howard Hill Archery - Traditional Handcrafted Longbows, Arrows 208.113.148.196 Comes with 2 extra strings. The 67 pound Lofton is my "strength bow" currently. In the federal census of 1910 his given name is "Lemuel H. Hill"; on his 1918 draft registration he signed Howard H. Hill; in the 1920 census he is documented "Howard L.[emuel] Hill"; and on his 1922 marriage license he is recorded once again as "Howard H. Hill". You can assume this bow has straight limbs and that the bow is safe and shootable. I also have a Howard Hill Tembo, 68", 63#@ 28 and a Bobby Lofton Osage 68", 67# @ 28". Click to reveal (1), Green Mountain Longbows Sponsored. We USED - Right handed. We use our newsletter for promotional sales and local shoot information. Would you go backset, straight or string follow and why ? The coffee is always hot, come and see us. They seem to go with wood arrows and back quivers like pie and ice cream, lol Hope you enjoy your new Bow!:D. You can assume this bow has straight limbs USED - Right handed. You must log in or register to reply here. (47), Left Hand I've made about a dozen backed flatbows and a couple selfbows. He was inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame in Birmingham in 1971, the Archery Hall of Fame in Springfield, Missouri, in 1972; and into the Bowhunters Hall of Fame in Squaw Valley, California, in 1975. Please advise. Thinning the herd, as I have to many longbows. . Right Handed. Longbows - Howard Hill Archery Scratches and dings. Howard Hill: Price: $500.00: Category: LONGBOW: Condition: GOOD HAND: RH Contact Seller: woodsman: Detailed Description and Photos: Howard Hill "Tembo" longbow 70amo 58#@28" Bow is in good condition. We woul NEW - Left handed. You can assume this bow has straight limbs and that the bow is safe and USED - Left handed. A couple of small scratches but in very good condition. In all, he produced 23 short subject films for Warner Brothers. BTW limblover that is a good comparison, I never thought about that! I hunted with it but never got a shot. Yall can blame me for the future purchases. IN VENDITA! 72# @ 28" 68" length. I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just. 3-Piece longbow. Carefully constructed of 5 tempered bamboo laminations for a maximum of smoothness, resilience and cast, which cannot be equaled by any wood. If you are a fan of Capstick and Ruark and the tales of the safari days of Africa, this a must see. I have a bamboo flooring bow backed with raw bamboo 44# at 28 inches that looks and feels a lot like my Hill Tembo (which is a great bow by the way). Three piece longbow. I thank them all. a 70" Tembo with a bit of backset that I draw to about 50# at 29.5", from Howard Hill Archery. [21] Ironically, considering Hill's profession, archers played a pivotal role in that battle, which occurred in England in 1066. Of the many bows I have owned, it is the last I would part with. or Best Offer. Thought the 64" would be a handy length but it was too short for me. "Buffalo". Not having any shops around that sell them makes it difficult to make a good choice. Comparing Fred Bear videos to Howard Hills is like apples and oranges. Miller Longbow homemade or custom bowyers. Your IP: When I say I am not fond of the two gentlemen I mean as showmen, not as people. Tillered for split finger. We wou USED - Right handed. I like the Wesley best, but following an injury it is a bit too stout - both of them are 65#. I have two. Mar 1, 2007. (1), Longhorn Pin I watched his "Hitting 'em Like Howard Hill" video thousands of times. Very good condition. Hill wrote the script for "Tembo," the story of the first white man to ever take an elephant with a bow. (2), Wildcat You can assume this bow has straight limbs and t USED - Right handed. I really like this style bow and I have several. Ebay can be your friend in this regard. Howard Hill - Discover St. Clair I review Draw Force and Performance of the Wesley Special. I dont like to feel as though I have been tricked in someway and that is always the way I feel when I see Howard or even Byron! Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a2a97e9dd6d7873 [19] In 2006, cast members of the Australian-American television series MythBusters were unable to replicate the end-to-end splitting of an arrow, so they concluded that Hill probably used a shaft made of bamboo, not wood, for the famous shot. Please give me your favorite HHA bow model & why. I will not judge.. 2-Piece longbow. But, as the years rolled by, I developed a hatred with the Hill-style bows; mainly because the hand-shock they seemed to possess. Osage is a wood that was frequently used by the Native American Indians in their bows, as it is a very durable, hard wood. You can assume this bow has straight USED - Left handed. TBMADMIN wrote: Some of the scenes in Tembo were staged. (1), Foley (1), Mohawk Van, George. Howard Hill Worlds Greatest Archer? | AfricaHunting.com 68" Howard Hill "Wesley Special". (1), Howard Hill Left Handed. Talk to Craig and you can get a Tembo with any wood you want. Frank.. I have a Redman I like very much because I like the looks of yew and it is a time honored core material, but I also like any Hill I have owned. This bow was my primary hunting bow and has handling marks from usage on the leather grip and arrow shelf but is otherwise in great condition. Right Handed. Signed by Earl and Ann Hoyt. First thing to consider, is that when you talk about a HH bow, these days you almost has to specify a HH style or "D" style bow as well, as opposed to a Hill R/D bow etc. Pronghorn - 62@28 - 60" - PR6260DA Hill enjoyed the challenge of making remarkably difficult trick shots, such as shooting an apple or prune off the top of someone's head from a distance of 60 feet. The splitting-the-arrow scene can be viewed in an extended excerpt from, "Thirteenth Census of the United States: 1910", "Twelfth Census of the United States: 1900", "Howard Hill, Champion Archer Who Shot for Errol Flynn, Dies", "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 19171918", "Scene from The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938 BluRay)", "You Bet Your Life #5423 Groucho meets a psychiatrist (Secret word 'Door', Feb 17, 1955)", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Howard_Hill&oldid=1136405682, Players of American football from Alabama, Short description is different from Wikidata, Pages using infobox person with multiple spouses, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 30 January 2023, at 04:41. [22] According to some historical accounts, the Anglo-Saxon king, Harold II, died in the fighting after being "struck in the eye" by a Norman arrow. You can assume this bow has straight limbs and that the Used. i think they were straight. The only thing was it was a different snake in a completely different place and background even the lighting was wrong and the snake was 4 to 5 feet long, not the suppose big snake that had is brother all coiled up. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. Thanks ! Not like today with hunters wearing their own HD kill cams on top of their hats or mounted over their stands. (2), Massie Archery That's where I got my longbow. By they were the early pioneers that brought bowhunting to the fore front. The combination of Yew/Boo really performs, and looks good doing it. Howard Hill - Archery Hall of Fame Subs Phone Hours: M-Th 9am to 5pm (mtn. Hill's father crafted a bow and set of arrows for his son out of white oak and river cane, and he started shooting when he . But, real quality is hard to come by. I think if/when I order another it would be the Legend Stick. Red Elm with bamboo lamination combination. 15 3/4 inches around base of each horn. (1), Black Widow I had a Big 5 that was a very nice shooting bow, so did I sold it a while back, I remember back when they had a promotion where if you shot a quarter tossed in the air from a set distance along with signed statements from 2 witnesses they would mount it on an arrow head, I managed to do it only took me 37 shots.