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Title: Thunderstick Bows
Post by: KyStickbow on March 20, 2011, 12:21:00 AM
Anybody shoot the thunderstick bows? Looking at maybe getting the mag. Looking for a little input before I purchase one. Really like the lost creek bows as well.
Title: Re: Thunderstick Bows
Post by: Red Tailed Hawk on March 20, 2011, 12:46:00 AM
Never shot a thunderstick, but do have a lost creek on order. Will post pics when it arrives which should be soon. Both bows are favorably reviewed.
Title: Re: Thunderstick Bows
Post by: huntercole on March 20, 2011, 01:23:00 AM
My brother and I both shoot Thunder Stick Mags. Mine is a 60" bow and 42@28. His is 56" and 45@28. I shot about a dozen longbows in the weight range I wanted and decided on the thunder stick. None of the others shot near as good for me. My brother went to the bow shop a week later and shot the same bows and he too decided on a thunder stick. I like the 60 inch bow since my draw length is 29 inches and it pulls a little smoother than the 56 inch bow, but they are both very nice. I shot a few other thunder sticks that were there and they were great too, just a little more pricey with all the options on them.

Here's some pictures and a short video of our bows.

 (http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r64/huntercoles/P3170175.jpg)

 (http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r64/huntercoles/P3170172.jpg)

 (http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r64/huntercoles/P3170156.jpg)

 (http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r64/huntercoles/DSCN3178.jpg)

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNOWMua6ErY
Title: Re: Thunderstick Bows
Post by: bentpole on March 20, 2011, 07:10:00 AM
I had a few. Great Shooters!   :thumbsup:    :archer:    :goldtooth:
Title: Re: Thunderstick Bows
Post by: david janssen on March 20, 2011, 07:39:00 AM
Sent you a PM,
Title: Re: Thunderstick Bows
Post by: snow leopard on March 20, 2011, 07:43:00 AM
i've mentioned this before on the site on a few occasions, but i don't mind saying it again. all the bows i've ever had have been previously owned. i had a moab once that i had to sell a few years ago. jim is currently making a moab for me just like it. (see pic on his site) it's the only bow i have ever had made for me. i think that should say somethiing-----.
Title: Re: Thunderstick Bows
Post by: Lefty on March 20, 2011, 07:57:00 AM
Jim makes and outstanding bow.  I have owned a MOAB and shot a lot of his other bows.  If you ever run across one of his older recurves, they were excellent shooters as well.  Jim is also an excellent man to deal with.
Title: Re: Thunderstick Bows
Post by: on March 20, 2011, 08:46:00 AM
I had a T Mag for a number of years and finally sold it to finance another bow--I've been sorry ever since and will order another at some point. It was the smoothest, most silent and fastest bow I've ever shot, and I've shot a lot of them! Jim makes one heck of a bow!
Title: Re: Thunderstick Bows
Post by: Straight Shootin' on March 20, 2011, 09:28:00 AM
I've got a 56" 52#@28" T-Mag, a dream to shoot and carry as well!
Title: Re: Thunderstick Bows
Post by: longbowben on March 20, 2011, 09:51:00 AM
Thunderstick bows are the best shooting bows on the market.Hand made quiet and dead in the hand.The MOAB is my favorite.Im going to be getting another one soon.Its my go to bow. (http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj10/longbowben/265.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunderstick Bows
Post by: pruski on March 20, 2011, 10:05:00 AM
very nice!
Title: Re: Thunderstick Bows
Post by: Sean B on March 20, 2011, 10:43:00 AM
My cousin gave me his MAG.  Now, I've always been a recurve shooter, and this bow shoots almost as smooth as my Black Widow. it shoots pretty fast as well. 60" 56# @ 28" in Osage.  Its also whisper quiet.  I don't think you can go wrong with one.
Title: Re: Thunderstick Bows
Post by: featherhorn on March 20, 2011, 10:59:00 AM
Awesome bows!!! Thunderstick bow are as good as they get IMHO
Title: Re: Thunderstick Bows
Post by: leatherneck on March 20, 2011, 11:37:00 AM
Jim makes a very fine bow. Great guy to do business with.
Title: Re: Thunderstick Bows
Post by: Sean Butler on March 20, 2011, 11:57:00 AM
My dad bought me a thunderstick and it was my very frist real adult bow.  In my modest collection it's the one that always stands out in my mind.  Shooting that bow for the first time was an impressive sight.  My dad and i watched as each of my arrows flew wherever i pointed it.

In short, great bows,  don't pass one up if you have the opportunity to buy it.
Title: Re: Thunderstick Bows
Post by: Autumnarcher on March 20, 2011, 01:04:00 PM
My son hunts with a T-stick Mag. That thing spits out an arrow with authority for sure.
His was built for him when he turned 12, its 49#@26".

I have 2 MOAB's, and a III. Have another MOAB takedown on order, which should be done in a month or so. Thats gonna be my new elk huntin bow.

Im a 100% Thunderstick addict. I love every one of them.
Title: Re: Thunderstick Bows
Post by: Pops on March 20, 2011, 01:32:00 PM
The Thunder Stick bows are the BEST. They just
shoot.   :archer2:
Title: Re: Thunderstick Bows
Post by: Mudd on March 20, 2011, 01:34:00 PM
I have owned just about every model Jim makes.

Great bows and an even better man that makes them.

God bless,Mudd

PS: MOAB and TS III were his tops for me.
Title: Re: Thunderstick Bows
Post by: treetoppredator on March 20, 2011, 03:59:00 PM
I want one too!
Title: Re: Thunderstick Bows
Post by: leatherneck on March 20, 2011, 04:01:00 PM
Anybody have a Thunderstick III they want to comment on? Trying to compare it to the MOAB.
Title: Re: Thunderstick Bows
Post by: RM81 on April 18, 2011, 10:40:00 AM
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Originally posted by leatherneck:
Anybody have a Thunderstick III they want to comment on? Trying to compare it to the MOAB.
You're welcome to try my TSIII if we ever run into each other again.  Haven't shot a MOAB yet, but hopefully that will change soon.
Title: Re: Thunderstick Bows
Post by: elktalker on April 18, 2011, 11:01:00 AM
Never shot a mag but I love my Moab like no other bow I've shot or owned ...
Title: Re: Thunderstick Bows
Post by: jim/wa on April 18, 2011, 11:31:00 AM
i have a moab and thunderstick3. the moab is faster but thethunderstick 3 is smoother drawing and a little more forgiving bow
Title: Re: Thunderstick Bows
Post by: Scott S. on April 18, 2011, 11:32:00 AM
The Mag I used to own was 60" 56#@28" and was extremely flat shooting.  Would buy another someday a hair shorter (I only draw 27.5) and lighter if the right opportunity arose.
Title: Re: Thunderstick Bows
Post by: joekeith on April 18, 2011, 11:46:00 AM
A MOAB is on my wish list.  I've shot a couple and they were very impressive.  They do shoot where they're pointed, are fast and quiet.  If I had the money I'd order one today.  :archer2:
Title: Re: Thunderstick Bows
Post by: Ladams on April 18, 2011, 12:01:00 PM
I have shot the mag and the Moab both are great,
I have a Moab Takedown on order that should be ready in the next month or so,
Larry
Title: Re: Thunderstick Bows
Post by: Recurve50 LBS on April 18, 2011, 05:11:00 PM
My TS Mag is my go to bow. I've owned a few other bows and shot a lot more. My TS Mag is hands down my favorite.
Title: Re: Thunderstick Bows
Post by: djohnson on April 18, 2011, 10:54:00 PM
Had a Thunderstick Three several years back. Great bow...smooth,fast,forgiving.Have never owned a MOAB but have shot a couple and they are excellent. Jim's a great guy also.
Title: Re: Thunderstick Bows
Post by: ka on April 19, 2011, 08:43:00 AM
Have 2 MOABS and would like to try Jims other bows as these 2 Are sweet!!!!!
Title: Re: Thunderstick Bows
Post by: Autumnarcher on April 19, 2011, 11:42:00 AM
Currently there are 4 of them hangin on my bow rack. 2 MOAB's, a T-stick III and a T-Mag. All of them are great shooting bows.

There will soon be an addition to the family, I have another MOAB on order, this one will be a take-down version.

I've shot other longbows, and they were all nice bows, but they werent Thundersticks.


As many have mentioned, Jim is a great guy all around, and he makes the best shooting longbow out there IMO.
Title: Re: Thunderstick Bows
Post by: RM81 on April 19, 2011, 12:17:00 PM
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Originally posted by Autumnarcher:
Currently there are 4 of them hangin on my bow rack. 2 MOAB's, a T-stick III and a T-Mag. All of them are great shooting bows.

There will soon be an addition to the family, I have another MOAB on order, this one will be a take-down version.

I've shot other longbows, and they were all nice bows, but they werent Thundersticks.


As many have mentioned, Jim is a great guy all around, and he makes the best shooting longbow out there IMO.
How would you describe the differences between the three?  I have a TSIII and will hopefully be getting a MAG or MOAB very soon.