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Title: New Big River Recurve
Post by: JCJ on October 23, 2011, 10:12:00 AM
I am a big fan of John McDonald's Big River bows. I have had a bunch of different models and none have been anything less than great shooters.

Recently I had a chance to trade a longbow that didn't suit me for this most recent model in the Big River lineup. I don't know much about it but guess that it takes its design at least in part from a Black Widow.

(http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/cc333/jcj138265/bgrvwid1.jpg)
(http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/cc333/jcj138265/Bgrivwid2.jpg)
(http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/cc333/jcj138265/BigRvwid3.jpg)

It's a good stable shooter and reasonably quiet. I am going to hunt it the rest of this year and hopefully kill a doe or two.
Title: Re: New Big River Recurve
Post by: straitera on October 23, 2011, 10:35:00 AM
Nice looking bow. Like the red accent stripes all around. Might mix well w/dark riser woods too.
Title: Re: New Big River Recurve
Post by: ron w on October 23, 2011, 12:45:00 PM
Classic lines....reminds me of an old Ben Pearson or Browning.....I think it was an Explorer ?? Nice looking bow, what are the specs on that recurve? I have shot a couple of Big River longbows and was very impressed!
Title: Re: New Big River Recurve
Post by: JCJ on October 23, 2011, 12:47:00 PM
60", 53# @ 28"
Title: Re: New Big River Recurve
Post by: JV Rooster on October 23, 2011, 12:58:00 PM
Nice Bow,I like it.
Title: Re: New Big River Recurve
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on October 23, 2011, 01:14:00 PM
I am never let down with any of Johns bows. His work never ceases to amaze me.

He had one similar to that design last I visited his shop.

That one is beautiful and no different than the beauty and quality of Johns work.

Hope you like it. I do.   :readit:
Title: Re: New Big River Recurve
Post by: Margly on October 23, 2011, 07:06:00 PM
Nice bow  :)
Do they hsve a wresite?

Msrgly
Title: Re: New Big River Recurve
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on October 23, 2011, 07:13:00 PM
John does not have a website or even a computer.

If you need contact info PM me, I will get you a phone #.  He lives in Central time zone (just a hint) in case you wind up calling him at 2 am.
Title: Re: New Big River Recurve
Post by: GREATBROWNKNOCKEMDOWN on October 23, 2011, 10:44:00 PM
OH, his widow replicas are sweet, so so sweet. What a shooter. That is a very nice one, congrats.
Title: Re: New Big River Recurve
Post by: JCJ on October 23, 2011, 10:54:00 PM
It is a nice bow but from a looks and shooting standpoint I prefer his 59's Kodiak style recurve. I sold the one I had to a fellow in OK and have regretted it ever since.
(http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/cc333/jcj138265/59kod1.jpg)
Title: Re: New Big River Recurve
Post by: RainyDayBows on October 23, 2011, 11:00:00 PM
Nice bow I like the red accent in the riser.
Title: Re: New Big River Recurve
Post by: Steve Clandinin on October 24, 2011, 12:26:00 AM
I have one of Johns 69 Super kodial Replicas,62",54#@28",Black Phonolic Riser with Cocobolo caps and Boo cores.that thing is an absolute rocket.outstanding in every aspect.
Title: Re: New Big River Recurve
Post by: Bigriver on October 24, 2011, 08:11:00 AM
Jay, he will make another one of those for you:)

Nice bow, I love mine. I think they have the best grip of all his bows.
Title: Re: New Big River Recurve
Post by: Gen273 on October 24, 2011, 10:24:00 AM
:thumbsup:  I like it!
Title: Re: New Big River Recurve
Post by: Limbhanger on October 24, 2011, 11:16:00 AM
Great bow!! I own two of John's,  in this design , and I killed three turkeys and a moose this year with them!  I love the grip as well.
Title: Re: New Big River Recurve
Post by: Limbhanger on October 24, 2011, 11:58:00 AM
Great bow!! I own two of John's,  in this design , and I killed three turkeys and a moose this year with them!  I love the grip as well.
Title: Re: New Big River Recurve
Post by: Earl Jeff on October 24, 2011, 03:27:00 PM
I have one of Johns bows in my hand right now and I'm headin to the woods as soon as I finish typing this. NICE BOW JCJ
Title: Re: New Big River Recurve
Post by: JCJ on October 24, 2011, 04:16:00 PM
Me too...heading out right now.
Title: Re: New Big River Recurve
Post by: JCJ on October 24, 2011, 09:58:00 PM
After shooting this bow a little more, and really getting it fine tuned in terms of brace height and proper arrow, I can say this is a REALLY fine shooting bow. The grip and throat size as well as overall balance of the bow are outstanding.

I have already filled my buck tag for the season and tonight with this bow in hand I had an encounter with a real dandy. So besides being a great shooter, maybe it brings me a little luck!
Title: Re: New Big River Recurve
Post by: BowHuntingFool on November 27, 2011, 09:30:00 AM
Thats a beauty!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: New Big River Recurve
Post by: BowHuntingFool on November 27, 2011, 04:45:00 PM
Any idea what the wood is on that Bow??
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Post by: flintznstyx on November 27, 2011, 09:56:00 PM
Looks good.
Title: Re: New Big River Recurve
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on November 27, 2011, 10:06:00 PM
Joe, That bow was just sold on the classifieds. Price was great on it also.
Title: Re: New Big River Recurve
Post by: BowHuntingFool on November 27, 2011, 11:07:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Cyclic-Rivers:
Joe, That bow was just sold on the classifieds. Price was great on it also.
OH MAN!!!!!!! Are you serious?? How long ago??
Title: Re: New Big River Recurve
Post by: BowHuntingFool on November 27, 2011, 11:08:00 PM
Oh man...just seen the add...I was hunting in North Dakota when this was posted...BUMMER!!! I would of bought that bow in a heartbeat!
Title: Re: New Big River Recurve
Post by: ron w on November 28, 2011, 11:01:00 AM
If it was 5# lighter you would have never got a chance to get it Joe........   :wavey:   I would have let you shoot it to!
Title: Re: New Big River Recurve
Post by: JCJ on November 28, 2011, 11:27:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by BowHuntingFool:
Oh man...just seen the add...I was hunting in North Dakota when this was posted...BUMMER!!! I would of bought that bow in a heartbeat!
Joe:

I ended up selling it back to the original owner. It was/is a very nice bow. Maybe a little short for my 32" draw but not bad.

Frankly, the original owner was the only person to express and interest in purchasing the bow.

I guess John just isn't a bowyer that is in vogue enough to generate much interest in his work.

I think I still like John's 59 Kodiak copy the best of any of his recurves.

I like his longbows best of all!

Jay
Title: Re: New Big River Recurve
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on November 28, 2011, 06:11:00 PM
Jay, I would have bought he bow if I didn't have a wall full of them and had money.

I love his long bow as well but have yet to try a 59 replica.

Joe, that's what you get for going hunting.   :readit:
Title: Re: New Big River Recurve
Post by: BowHuntingFool on November 28, 2011, 08:18:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by ron w:
If it was 5# lighter you would have never got a chance to get it Joe........    :wavey:    I would have let you shoot it to!
Awesome!    :biglaugh:    :biglaugh: