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Title: Big Jim's Ugly Bows??
Post by: centaur on May 28, 2011, 02:03:00 PM
Do they exist? From what I can tell from my brand new Thunderchild, I don't think so. The big guy has produced yet another masterpiece, but what is even better is that it shoots every bit as good as it looks. I couldn't wait to get it strung up, and this is the result of my first three arrows, from about 15 yards.

(http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac67/peastes/af2713be.jpg)
This beauty is desert ironwood, and it is a stunner. 56", 55# @ 28", and is about as quiet as a bow can get.
(http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac67/peastes/6e3c11cb.jpg)
(http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac67/peastes/4297e0d8.jpg)
(http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac67/peastes/0a844f90.jpg)
"Iron Triangle" seemed appropriate, since I did a bit of hunting in a place with a similar name a 'few' years back.
(http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac67/peastes/c102f8dc.jpg)

Once again, Big Jim proves that he is a true artist, but also makes a product that works to perfection.
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Post by: Rusty Snuffers on May 28, 2011, 02:07:00 PM
Gorgeous!    :notworthy:
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Post by: Easykeeper on May 28, 2011, 02:15:00 PM
Never seen limb veneers like that, beautiful.  I can only imagine how nice the finish is on that bow.
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Post by: Pierre Lucas on May 28, 2011, 02:17:00 PM
Holy crap.....That is Outstanding.

God Bless,   Pierre
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Post by: LONGSTYKES on May 28, 2011, 02:19:00 PM
Pat you are a lucky man with such beauty in your hands, and she also shoots great. Can not wait until minr is ready, about 3 months. But I have a very nice Big Jim Buffalo already.
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Post by: BWD on May 28, 2011, 02:21:00 PM
Have yet to see an ugly bow from Large James.
That one is no exception.
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Post by: Green on May 28, 2011, 02:22:00 PM
Love these posts......there's a TC at the top of my list.
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Post by: kadbow on May 28, 2011, 02:27:00 PM
That is a cool looking bow.
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Post by: Margly on May 28, 2011, 02:35:00 PM
Wow  :)
That is a nice bow:)
Congrats!

Think I need to look at Big Jims site  :D
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Post by: LongStick64 on May 28, 2011, 02:35:00 PM
Yes indeed that is awesome, I love my Big Jim, especially the way she shoots.
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Post by: Tater on May 28, 2011, 02:39:00 PM
That is one very nice looking bow.!

     :thumbsup:
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Post by: tradbower on May 28, 2011, 02:50:00 PM
Again another piece of eye candy!  :archer2:
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Post by: ka9txe on May 28, 2011, 03:00:00 PM
If you went hunting in the Iron Triangle, allow me to thank you for your service.
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Post by: Steve Clandinin on May 28, 2011, 03:04:00 PM
The little Fella ceases to amaze us all! Congrats on a real beauty.
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Post by: featherhorn on May 28, 2011, 03:08:00 PM
WOWWW.....   :bigsmyl:  
I cant wait to get Mine
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Post by: Dirtybird on May 28, 2011, 03:46:00 PM
Holy smokes, that is a beauty!  Great bow that shoots outstanding by the looks of it.
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Post by: JJB2 on May 28, 2011, 04:06:00 PM
Very cool.  Love the color contrasts.
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Post by: chopx2 on May 28, 2011, 04:10:00 PM
He is a true artist! Congrats! what are those veneers made from?
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Post by: Thumper Dunker on May 28, 2011, 04:18:00 PM
Nice.
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Post by: gobblegrunter on May 28, 2011, 04:23:00 PM
That is one of the coolest looking bow I've ever seen!
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Post by: Terry Lightle on May 28, 2011, 04:45:00 PM
Jim builds as purty a bow as anybody,and everybody says they shoot as good as they look so they must really be shooters
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Post by: coaster500 on May 28, 2011, 04:54:00 PM
Wow!!!! that is a one of a kind there...

Those Limbs are "KNOCK OUT"!!!!

That was worth the wait.... Congrats to you and Jim   :clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:
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Post by: Over&Under on May 28, 2011, 05:14:00 PM
My just be the best looking TC I have seen to date....    :notworthy:
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Post by: Frenchymanny on May 28, 2011, 05:17:00 PM
What a beauty!
Congrats, that's one great looking bow!
Nice shooting too!

Well worth the wait, although it can be tough at time LOL

F-Manny
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Post by: Friend on May 28, 2011, 05:23:00 PM
Seeing how beautiful she is and how well she performs and hearing how elated you are is just grand.

Congrats!!
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Post by: owlbait on May 28, 2011, 05:44:00 PM
Amazing veneers and I'l bet it shoots great. Congrats, she's a beaut!
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Post by: SlowArrow on May 28, 2011, 05:50:00 PM
A great looking bow for sure.  Makes me want the one I have on order from Big Jim sooner......I guess there is an opportunity to step to the front of the line in the St Judes Auction #2.
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Post by: DannyBows on May 28, 2011, 06:30:00 PM
Wow! Those limb veneers are truly unique and as beautiful as it gets. I love that bow! Your experience as to the TC shooting qualities and quietness is the same as mine. Superior bows without a doubt. Congrats on an awesome bow.   :notworthy:    :notworthy:    :notworthy:  

Hats-Off to Big Jim for another Masterpiece.   :clapper:
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Post by: PowDuck on May 28, 2011, 06:46:00 PM
Wow. Absolutely love the limbs.
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Post by: tracker1 on May 28, 2011, 07:31:00 PM
Wow is right i thought i had my veneers picked out for my Buffalo on order now i have another choice oh brother.
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Post by: limbolt on May 28, 2011, 07:57:00 PM
Great looking bow,love the veneers,may have to change one of mine when my number comes up,about 5 months I think. Congrat's   :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
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Post by: DannyBows on May 28, 2011, 08:15:00 PM
Hey Pat, I was just looking at the pic of your shooting again and I noticed that only 2 of those arrows are touching. Something is definately wrong with the bow. Better send it out here to Jersey and I'll get her dialed in for ya'. Big Jim usually sights them in perfectly, but I guess he was busy this time.   :thumbsup:
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Post by: centaur on May 28, 2011, 08:47:00 PM
Danny,
Yeah, I pulled that shot. I'll just have to keep the bow and try to improve.   :bigsmyl:  
Jim says that the ironwood I got is a bit different, with both sapwood and heartwood. Sure is striking, though.
I believe that the little feller outdid himself on this bow, but somehow I know that he will continue to amaze us with his expertise.
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Post by: TexasStick81 on May 28, 2011, 09:24:00 PM
One of a kind!
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Post by: Bow50 on May 29, 2011, 08:02:00 AM
Big Jim bows UGLY...Never seen that man make an ugly bow.... on the other hand, Jim himself...well he is a talented guy but probaly won't win a beauty contest, LOL
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Post by: KyStickbow on May 29, 2011, 09:17:00 AM
Gorgeous bow!! Good shooting too!
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Post by: huntingarcher on May 29, 2011, 11:43:00 AM
Very nice and very cool looking wood choice.I am on the list for sept-oct date with a TC.
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Post by: HyruleSanders on May 29, 2011, 12:04:00 PM
Big Jim's bow's look just AWESOME!
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Post by: twitchstick on May 29, 2011, 12:24:00 PM
Wow that's a looker! I have sure been thinking of ordering a Thunder Child now I have a better job.
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Post by: JJB on May 29, 2011, 02:17:00 PM
That is one nice looking bow.  Those might be the coolest veneers I've seen.
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Post by: gregk on May 29, 2011, 09:17:00 PM
Well i have changed my mind on what woods i want on my buffalo bow about a dozen times, looks like i have another wood i need to consider.
Decisions..decisions.....  :banghead:
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Post by: GRINCH on May 29, 2011, 09:20:00 PM
Very cool veneers,I'm always impressed with his bows.
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Post by: thump on May 29, 2011, 09:38:00 PM
Centaur thats a beauty .love those veneers.
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Post by: wihill on May 29, 2011, 11:21:00 PM
WOW!!!!   :eek:    :eek:    :D
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Post by: Frenchymanny on May 30, 2011, 09:14:00 AM
TTT for an amazing bow!