Gave John McDonald a call today and Ordered a new big river bow. 66" 60#@ 28". All black from top to bottom. Phenolic riser and black glass john said he would even dye the edges of the bamboo black for me. NOW THE WAIT :(
I'd LOVE to try one of his L/B's looks like a Real Shooter !! Good Luck w/her,, Oh Yeah, how long is the wait ???
Hopefully only a few months :banghead:
Congrats Earl!! you wont be sorry. MY third Big River of THIS year is on order. Yes i said 3rd. Just can't beat a McDonald bow. I got it bad and only started shooting TRAD this year. John called me last week to go over some details of what i wanted again. Have you owned other BIG RIVERS?
John normally doesn't take very long . Congrat's
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ChuckC
Awwww C'Mon guys.......thats just not fair........ Look like I just might have to order another one to try and keep up!
Right now I would say your crazy ordering an all black bow from John, who can put together some amazing wood combinations..... but im sure once you get the bow and post pics I will be thinking, man that looks good.
I gotta ask, are you doing some night hunting?? Some 'shining maybe? ;)
I've got an all black bow on order from John - 64" and 47@28. I knew I wanted a phenolic riser but was undecided about the limbs so I asked his opinion on veneers and he actually suggested black glass. I think it will look great. I've had an all black bow before and thought it was classy and beautiful in an understated way. I think you made a good choice!
Black is cool but he makes such a pretty bow, I don't think I could do all black. No matter what they are made of they sure do shoot well!!!
Wish I could afford another. Congrats Jeff, I'm sure you will be happy but I know you know what you are already getting.
If I could I would order a take ddown from John, then my real problem will be do I hunt with my big River, or do I hunt with my other big river? :banghead: I know tough problem to have.
My Dad ran into John on Saturday, he seemed to be doing well!
Does Big River have a website?
website? :laughing:
I guess not :saywhat: judging by Cyclic-Rivers response.
Negative on the web-site. John is old-school (which I can certainly appreciate in many ways). No e-mail either.
Do I hunt with my Big River hill style or my Big River R/D? Yep!! Taking both to Colorado. I hadn't made friends with the R/D until last week and now shoot it almost as good as the hill style. Only thing is that now I'm thinking I might need another one................... why? Just because I 'only' have two. :archer:
You can Call John, He is at his shop almost everyday. If you need a phone # just send a pm to one of the guys here that own his bows. I'll be glad to pm his #.
They are tough to come by used, if you see one they don't ever last long.
I have three of John's bows. Might order another. Two are black, The first, I ordered in all black. I told him right out that I was gonna spray it camo, and I did, both the black ones.
I don't need a beautiful bow.
ChuckC
I have two beautiful bows from John. I thought I go with the stealth look this (http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss115/earljeff/Mcdonaldbows2003.jpg)time
Earl stop it, you are making me ponder borrowing a few bucks and placing an order, That goes for Joe and everyone else here posting pics.
I'm drooling on my keypad :help: :goldtooth:
CJ you know you can do it. stop fighting it! do it now before its to late :laughing: I can't help myself :laughing:
I will be up to see John tomorrow, I will be sure to show him this thread. He will get a kick out of it. My new recurve should be about done after we work on it tomorrow, maybe I will get some pics.
Charlie just ten little numbers on the keypad of your phone. its easy you can do it. :archer2:
Earl,
It's not that I dont want to, Its that I haven't figured out a good explanation. :readit:
What I have to say to you and everyone else here makes perfect sense, "1 more longbow, Take down at 50lbs so I can hunt any North American animal."
Now its the explanation to the wife who sees 6 bows hanging on the wall. That's the tough part :thumbsup:
Charlie, save room for the G&L :saywhat: :biglaugh: It's like Jello...there's always room!!!
Hey Brian your getting another one of John's bows. Now i know where the name Big River comes from. LOL
John does not have a web site. He prefers to stay low profile, just what he wants to do. He does make an excellent bow, good luck, Jerry.