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Title: Big Jim Bow Pictures
Post by: TwistedHollow on February 20, 2026, 01:59:10 PM
If you have a Big Jim Bow please post some pictures of it and tell us what you think about it! I noticed the threads that had the links to pictures from past years were no longer active.
Title: Re: Big Jim Bow Pictures
Post by: Maclean on February 20, 2026, 03:16:38 PM
Here's a few pics of my Thunderchild. Absolutely one of my favorite bows ever.
Title: Re: Big Jim Bow Pictures
Post by: Maclean on February 20, 2026, 03:17:34 PM
Big Jim does amazing work.
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Post by: Maclean on February 20, 2026, 03:18:30 PM
Can't tell it's a takedown.
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Post by: Maclean on February 20, 2026, 03:19:58 PM
Big Jim has the best selection of woods.
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Post by: Chad R on February 20, 2026, 03:32:23 PM
Great pics!  That bow is beautiful!   I thought it was really cool that one of Big Jim's bows was used to win the Lancaster Classic longbow shoot this year too.
Title: Re: Big Jim Bow Pictures
Post by: Maclean on February 20, 2026, 04:03:32 PM
Quote from: Chad R on February 20, 2026, 03:32:23 PMGreat pics!  That bow is beautiful!  I thought it was really cool that one of Big Jim's bows was used to win the Lancaster Classic longbow shoot this year too.


It was his Buffalo model. I thought that was cool too!
Title: Re: Big Jim Bow Pictures
Post by: Possum Head on February 20, 2026, 06:44:40 PM
Beautiful Thunderchild!
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Post by: mochasam on February 21, 2026, 11:28:48 AM
Pretty bow
Title: Re: Big Jim Bow Pictures
Post by: Maclean on February 22, 2026, 12:27:23 AM
It sounds cliche to say it but in this case it's true. It really does shoot better than it looks.
Title: Re: Big Jim Bow Pictures
Post by: TwistedHollow on February 22, 2026, 05:21:33 AM
That is a gorgeous bow
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Post by: Alexander Traditional on February 27, 2026, 09:08:06 AM
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Post by: Alexander Traditional on February 27, 2026, 09:11:21 AM
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Post by: Alexander Traditional on February 27, 2026, 09:12:46 AM
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Post by: Alexander Traditional on February 27, 2026, 09:14:28 AM
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Title: Re: Big Jim Bow Pictures
Post by: Alexander Traditional on February 27, 2026, 09:16:38 AM
I have a number of his bows,and like them. I like the three piece Buffalo the best. The Thunder Child is nice also. I can take some better pictures of the limbs if you like.
Title: Re: Big Jim Bow Pictures
Post by: Maclean on February 27, 2026, 01:38:21 PM
Nice collection Alex!
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Post by: Alexander Traditional on February 27, 2026, 04:05:18 PM
Thanks Thom,all but the Thunder Child are custom.
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Post by: Maclean on February 27, 2026, 04:15:32 PM
Alex, I've often wondered about a 3 piece Buffalo, but haven't had the chance to shoot one yet, being a lefty and all.
Title: Re: Big Jim Bow Pictures
Post by: Alexander Traditional on February 27, 2026, 04:20:17 PM
Yeah it's my favorite for sure the Vera wood one is 64" and the walnut and koa is 66" I think that may be my prettiest bow.
Title: Re: Big Jim Bow Pictures
Post by: Tajue17 on March 04, 2026, 09:24:37 AM
I know i should be asking Jim but he's busy and i like posting sometmes  :bigsmyl:

Can someone tell me what lim lams these are and if you know the riser woods too... otherwise im seriously thinking about asking Jim to put me on the wall
For an exact copy but in 60 or 62"
Title: Re: Big Jim Bow Pictures
Post by: TwistedHollow on March 05, 2026, 07:20:47 AM
Quote from: Tajue17 on March 04, 2026, 09:24:37 AMI know i should be asking Jim but he's busy and i like posting sometmes  :bigsmyl:

Can someone tell me what lim lams these are and if you know the riser woods too... otherwise im seriously thinking about asking Jim to put me on the wall
For an exact copy but in 60 or 62"

I am pretty sure that is California buckeye burl with the red resin / epoxy added in the voids. Very unique and sweet looking set up