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Title: Got a package from Albany, GA.....
Post by: Kenneth on April 15, 2010, 07:39:00 PM
and it had a real nice T-shirt, bowstringer, and a big bubble wrap stick in it.

(http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv249/KenSel_Hunt/Big%20Jim%20Buffalo%20Bow/BigJimshirt.jpg)

There must be something under all that bubble wrap because it's hard.  Here it is!

(http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv249/KenSel_Hunt/Big%20Jim%20Buffalo%20Bow/BigJimbowinsock.jpg)
Title: Re: Got a package from Albany, GA.....
Post by: Kenneth on April 15, 2010, 07:41:00 PM
Nice camo and nice soft material, but there is still something else in there.

What's this?
(http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv249/KenSel_Hunt/Big%20Jim%20Buffalo%20Bow/BigJimbow1.jpg)

Looks like Ziricote riser with Dalmation Ebony stripe!
Title: Re: Got a package from Albany, GA.....
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on April 15, 2010, 07:43:00 PM
"Looks like Ziricote riser with Dalmation Ebony stripe!"

No, It looks like it went to the wrong address.  Please forward it to
Albany NY.

That thing looks great!!!!
Title: Re: Got a package from Albany, GA.....
Post by: Kenneth on April 15, 2010, 07:46:00 PM
Okay I'm not much of of a story teller so here's the specs and rest of the pics.  Big Jim Buffalo bow 60" 51#@28"  Ziricote riser with Dalmation Ebony stripe and Dalmation ebony limb veneers.  Overlays on the belly I had Jim make special for me.  He cut the deer tracks in the white phenolic and layed it over Gaboon.  I couldn't be happier with this bow!!!  It is absolutely beautiful and just like all of Jim's bows it is one heck of a shooter!!!  Thanks a million for putting up with me and building me the finest bow I've ever laid my hands on Jim!!!  My hat is off to you sir!   :notworthy:
Title: Re: Got a package from Albany, GA.....
Post by: Kenneth on April 15, 2010, 07:47:00 PM
(http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv249/KenSel_Hunt/Big%20Jim%20Buffalo%20Bow/BigJimbow2.jpg)

(http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv249/KenSel_Hunt/Big%20Jim%20Buffalo%20Bow/BigJimbow3.jpg)

(http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv249/KenSel_Hunt/Big%20Jim%20Buffalo%20Bow/BigJimbow4.jpg)
Title: Re: Got a package from Albany, GA.....
Post by: Kenneth on April 15, 2010, 07:48:00 PM
(http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv249/KenSel_Hunt/Big%20Jim%20Buffalo%20Bow/BigJimbow5.jpg)

(http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv249/KenSel_Hunt/Big%20Jim%20Buffalo%20Bow/BigJimbow6.jpg)

(http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv249/KenSel_Hunt/Big%20Jim%20Buffalo%20Bow/BigJimbow7.jpg)
Title: Re: Got a package from Albany, GA.....
Post by: Kenneth on April 15, 2010, 07:49:00 PM
(http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv249/KenSel_Hunt/Big%20Jim%20Buffalo%20Bow/BigJimbow8.jpg)

(http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv249/KenSel_Hunt/Big%20Jim%20Buffalo%20Bow/BigJimbow9.jpg)
Title: Re: Got a package from Albany, GA.....
Post by: Kenneth on April 15, 2010, 07:51:00 PM
I think this one will hold me over just fine until Big Jim gets around to #2 and #3.   ;)  

This is what I looked like with the bow this evening.    :archer2:       :D
Title: Re: Got a package from Albany, GA.....
Post by: Yellow Dog on April 15, 2010, 07:52:00 PM
Jim makes one sweet looking bow for sure  :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Got a package from Albany, GA.....
Post by: Kenneth on April 15, 2010, 07:55:00 PM
Thanks guys!  Jim is truly an artist and his bows shoot every bit as good as they look!
Title: Re: Got a package from Albany, GA.....
Post by: mitch_jdc on April 15, 2010, 07:55:00 PM
its nice when they shoot as good as they look.
Title: Re: Got a package from Albany, GA.....
Post by: Bowhunter4life on April 15, 2010, 08:04:00 PM
Beautiful bow!  Congrats!
Title: Re: Got a package from Albany, GA.....
Post by: billy shipp on April 15, 2010, 08:22:00 PM
Beautiful bow.

bigjim is building me a 3 pc TD with Dalmation Ebony that should be started in the near future.

That overlay adds a special touch to it.

Congrats   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Got a package from Albany, GA.....
Post by: Mudd on April 15, 2010, 08:23:00 PM
Natural camo... how cool! and beautiful!!

Congratulations!

God bless,Mudd
Title: Re: Got a package from Albany, GA.....
Post by: owlbait on April 15, 2010, 08:31:00 PM
Cool bow Kenny. Are you going to Compton's? I would love to see that bow in person!
Title: Re: Got a package from Albany, GA.....
Post by: Chris Surtees on April 15, 2010, 08:41:00 PM
That is a fine lookin' bow.
Title: Re: Got a package from Albany, GA.....
Post by: Kenneth on April 15, 2010, 08:43:00 PM
Mike,  I just moved down to NC so I won't be making it to Comptons.  If you're ever down this way though you're more than welcome to stop by and fling some arrows.
Title: Re: Got a package from Albany, GA.....
Post by: rastaman on April 15, 2010, 08:46:00 PM
Very nice!  Big Jim is only 45 minutes from my house.  So far i have resisted going to see him.  Pictures like these don't help!  Beautiful combination of woods!
Title: Re: Got a package from Albany, GA.....
Post by: Oliverstacy on April 15, 2010, 08:47:00 PM
That is an amazing bow!  First rate all the way!

Sure is wasn't supposed to come to Livonia, MI?

Josh
Title: Re: Got a package from Albany, GA.....
Post by: Kenneth on April 15, 2010, 08:49:00 PM
Randy,  I wish I lived that close to him!  Actually it's probably better that I don't since I kept changing things up on him and telling him all my great ideas for wood combo's; I'd probably be wearing that bow as a neck tie if I lived close to him!   :biglaugh:    :laughing:
Title: Re: Got a package from Albany, GA.....
Post by: Gumby on April 15, 2010, 09:21:00 PM
Sharp looking bow!   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Got a package from Albany, GA.....
Post by: Larry Surtees on April 15, 2010, 09:23:00 PM
:thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Got a package from Albany, GA.....
Post by: GREASEMAN on April 15, 2010, 09:32:00 PM
Awesome lookin'
Title: Re: Got a package from Albany, GA.....
Post by: Mocsin1 on April 15, 2010, 09:35:00 PM
Great looking bow!!! Hope you enjoy. Met Jim last year and what a great guy and builds an awesome bow.
Title: Re: Got a package from Albany, GA.....
Post by: KentuckyTJ on April 15, 2010, 09:36:00 PM
Kenneth, Big Jim had your bow putting the finishing touches on it at the Kentucky Klassic last weekend. I got to oogle over it. It is a beauty for sure.

Congrats T.J.
Title: Re: Got a package from Albany, GA.....
Post by: lpcjon2 on April 15, 2010, 09:38:00 PM
Awesome bow shoot it straight and true.   :archer2:
Title: Re: Got a package from Albany, GA.....
Post by: Wannabe1 on April 15, 2010, 09:41:00 PM
WOW! (insert whistle here) That is a sweet looking bow. I love the deer tracks. Very nice and congrats.   :thumbsup:    :clapper:
Title: Re: Got a package from Albany, GA.....
Post by: wv lungbuster on April 15, 2010, 09:51:00 PM
WOW very nice.
Title: Re: Got a package from Albany, GA.....
Post by: limbolt on April 15, 2010, 09:58:00 PM
Great looking bow,talk about natural camo!!!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Got a package from Albany, GA.....
Post by: rnharris on April 15, 2010, 10:01:00 PM
nice bow,one of the best shooting longbows out there!
Title: Re: Got a package from Albany, GA.....
Post by: Steelhead on April 15, 2010, 10:13:00 PM
Thats a beauty.

My second one should be here pretty soon.My woods are similar to yours and I got some Giraffe bone overlays as well that should be interesting.

Ralphs got my other one.It was a great bow.Sold it to buy the new one with the Dalmation ebony.

Enjoy your bow.I love that one!
Title: Re: Got a package from Albany, GA.....
Post by: BWD on April 15, 2010, 10:39:00 PM
Looks like LargeJames did it again. Very nice.
Title: Re: Got a package from Albany, GA.....
Post by: helo on April 16, 2010, 12:04:00 AM
That is one awesome looking bow   :thumbsup:  Enjoy it  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Got a package from Albany, GA.....
Post by: fido dog on April 16, 2010, 03:05:00 AM
I just love how Ebony can be so different at times. I play piano and mine is over 100 years old with all original Ebony keys and absolutely exquisite. I always thought it was only black until years later.

That is a gorgeous piece....timeless.
Title: Re: Got a package from Albany, GA.....
Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on April 16, 2010, 07:27:00 AM
Beautiful bow, Sir!
Title: Re: Got a package from Albany, GA.....
Post by: Kenneth on April 16, 2010, 11:05:00 AM
Stayed up LATE trying different arrows and this bow seemed to like them all.  GT 5575 with 350gr. up front shooting bareshaft through paper was making perfect bullet holes, but the 3555's flew just as good but a hair underspined and the TradLites were on the money as well!  I'm a little sore this morning but I just can't put the bow down.
Title: Re: Got a package from Albany, GA.....
Post by: bolong on April 16, 2010, 11:10:00 AM
Beautiful bow! Enjoy it!     :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Got a package from Albany, GA.....
Post by: Goke on April 16, 2010, 06:29:00 PM
Wow. Great looking bow. Congrats.
Title: Re: Got a package from Albany, GA.....
Post by: fling on April 16, 2010, 06:33:00 PM
looks like Big Jim makes a serious bow! love the wood combo.
Title: Re: Got a package from Albany, GA.....
Post by: Steve Clandinin on April 16, 2010, 06:53:00 PM
I was just thinking about my new BigJim Thunderchild and you show us this! Makes the wait even worse LOL.shes a beauty.All the best.
Title: Re: Got a package from Albany, GA.....
Post by: DannyBows on April 16, 2010, 07:00:00 PM
What an awesome bow!! Mine will be similiar, except I'm getting Gemsbok overlays. I love the Deer tracks, excellent touch! Jim is just an amazing craftsman. I should be getting real close on the list now. Congrats on a fine bow, and "Hats-Off" to BigJim for another work-of-art. I'm going to be getting on his list again for a 2pc Thunder Child.
Title: Re: Got a package from Albany, GA.....
Post by: coaster500 on April 16, 2010, 09:24:00 PM
Real nice Kenneth !!! I like the deer track !!! Congratulations !!!!!!  

Another WIN for Jim.....

I can't wait for mine. Great wood choices   :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: Got a package from Albany, GA.....
Post by: Kenneth on April 17, 2010, 09:33:00 AM
I love the deer tracks!  I told Jim what I wanted and he said he'd never done it before but he'd give it a try.  Well I think he really did a Great job on them!!
Title: Re: Got a package from Albany, GA.....
Post by: anw0625 on April 17, 2010, 02:32:00 PM
Nice bow!!
Title: Re: Got a package from Albany, GA.....
Post by: cacciatore on April 17, 2010, 02:38:00 PM
Congrats for a great looking bow,for sure Big Jim knows how to make beautyful bows.
Title: Re: Got a package from Albany, GA.....
Post by: Terry Green on April 17, 2010, 04:39:00 PM
:bigsmyl:     :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Got a package from Albany, GA.....
Post by: Big Ed on April 17, 2010, 04:40:00 PM
Very cool looking stick!!!
Title: Re: Got a package from Albany, GA.....
Post by: maxwell on April 17, 2010, 04:49:00 PM
Really nice bow- congrats to you and Big Jim.   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Got a package from Albany, GA.....
Post by: Hill Hunter on April 17, 2010, 05:18:00 PM
Sorry if there was any drool on it, That is the bow that made me decide what wood to order on my Thunder child at the Ky Classic last week. Beutiful bow Congradulations.
Title: Re: Got a package from Albany, GA.....
Post by: buckster on April 19, 2010, 02:00:00 PM
GEORGEOUS!  Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: Got a package from Albany, GA.....
Post by: joevan125 on April 19, 2010, 02:04:00 PM
Man Big jim is making some really nice bows. I cany wait to shoot one of his takedowns at the howard hill shoot.
Title: Re: Got a package from Albany, GA.....
Post by: rnharris on December 19, 2010, 01:41:00 PM
one of the best shooting longbows out there right now buttery smooth and quiet!
Title: Re: Got a package from Albany, GA.....
Post by: GO Rogers on December 22, 2010, 04:48:00 PM
It is nice to read such nice comments about bigjim, he is in the process of helping me make a selection on my first longbow.
Title: Re: Got a package from Albany, GA.....
Post by: on December 24, 2010, 09:45:00 AM
Dandy bow!  Beautiful for sure..
Lucky guy.

Tony
Title: Re: Got a package from Albany, GA.....
Post by: KYArcher on December 24, 2010, 09:48:00 AM
Very, Very NICE!...........KY
Title: Re: Got a package from Albany, GA.....
Post by: MCNSC on December 24, 2010, 10:25:00 AM
The big fellow sure builds some nice looking bows. I discovered that I am a recurve shooter and have to keep reminding myself of this when I see these threads.
I am a recurve shooter,I am a recurve shooter,I am a recurve shooter,I am a recurve shooter, I want to try a Big Jim longbow, I am a recurve shooter...There,, wait a minute how did that thought sneek in.  :p
Title: Re: Got a package from Albany, GA.....
Post by: Gary Sorensen on December 24, 2010, 02:18:00 PM
WOW! I love the look of those woods.  Contratulations.
Title: Re: Got a package from Albany, GA.....
Post by: John Lipinski on December 24, 2010, 10:14:00 PM
deer tracks look great. Nice bow, hope it shoots well for you
Title: Re: Got a package from Albany, GA.....
Post by: bolong on December 28, 2010, 11:57:00 AM
:thumbsup:     Sweet!
Title: Re: Got a package from Albany, GA.....
Post by: RLA on December 28, 2010, 01:06:00 PM
That's one SHARP lookin bow!!!  Congrats