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Title: Just received a new Big Jim Thunderchild t/d.....
Post by: Sharptop on October 30, 2011, 11:23:00 AM
54", 55@28, Desert Ironwood.

Great bow and I love his takedown system. Easy to put together and rock solid. Also appreciate the excellent packaging, from a lot of bubblewrap to the string having silencers installed, the brass nock set and the string being tied to install with the correct placement. Also included a tin of string wax and a rubber tip protecter. A first class operation.
Title: Re: Just received a new Big Jim Thunderchild t/d.....
Post by: Swinestalker on October 30, 2011, 12:08:00 PM
Big Jim has never delivered anything but first class service to me. Congrats on the new bow. Pics would be nice.
Title: Re: Just received a new Big Jim Thunderchild t/d.....
Post by: Duker on October 30, 2011, 01:22:00 PM
CONGRATS on your new bow   :thumbsup:    show us some pics     :archer:
Title: Re: Just received a new Big Jim Thunderchild t/d.....
Post by: JV Rooster on October 30, 2011, 01:40:00 PM
Lets see some pics.
Title: Re: Just received a new Big Jim Thunderchild t/d.....
Post by: Aggieland on October 30, 2011, 01:48:00 PM
Excellent !! I just got my name on the list for one last week. I believe he makes the best looking bows on the net. Would love to see pics of yours as well as a review etc. Also how long did it take for delivery?
Title: Re: Just received a new Big Jim Thunderchild t/d.....
Post by: Aggieland on October 30, 2011, 01:50:00 PM
Hey those that do own a thunderchild, what differences can you tell on the shot vs a longer bow? if any?
Title: Re: Just received a new Big Jim Thunderchild t/d.....
Post by: dave19113 on October 30, 2011, 01:59:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Aggieland:
Hey those that do own a thunderchild, what differences can you tell on the shot vs a longer bow? if any?
I just ordered a TC about a week ago from Big Jim and spoke to him about the difference between Buffalo bow and TC. I already own to Buffalo's and wanted to order something different.

Big Jim said the main difference is you can shoot a shorter bow and not compromise on accuracy or velocity. So basically someone who wants a shorter bow for blind use or just plain wants a shorter bow can use it. Jim said he shoots a 56" and his draw legnth is prob 30' or more.
Title: Re: Just received a new Big Jim Thunderchild t/d.....
Post by: Aggieland on October 30, 2011, 02:05:00 PM
Dave. What wood did you choose etc? I have a short draw of 27" so I believe the 54-56" range is what I'm looking at ordering. He has some amazing choices when it comes to wood.
Title: Re: Just received a new Big Jim Thunderchild t/d.....
Post by: Sharptop on October 30, 2011, 02:31:00 PM
I will post some pics but don't have the cable with me right now. I think I got on the wait list end of Feb. Had a hard time picking the woods but ended up with all Desert Ironwood.
Title: Re: Just received a new Big Jim Thunderchild t/d.....
Post by: elkken on October 30, 2011, 02:35:00 PM
Great little bows and the T/D is really great for traveling on airplanes, just break it down put it in a bow sock and put it in your suitcase. I have had mine now starting the second season and love it for tree stands and blinds.

I tried the Big Jim Buffalo also but it was not for me. They are not " just longer " version of TChild. Mine is 56" 49@28 and shoots CE 150's and 250's very nicely. (http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu113/elkken/P1010356.jpg)

Last years late season in Washington shooting my TC
Title: Re: Just received a new Big Jim Thunderchild t/d.....
Post by: ishoot4thrills on October 30, 2011, 02:36:00 PM
Glad to hear about your new bow. Sounds like a nice one.

Only one problem though:

(http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh472/ishoot4thrills/Worthless20without20pics.jpg)
Title: Re: Just received a new Big Jim Thunderchild t/d.....
Post by: wv lungbuster on October 30, 2011, 02:41:00 PM
Yep we need some pics.
Title: Re: Just received a new Big Jim Thunderchild t/d.....
Post by: Aggieland on October 30, 2011, 04:08:00 PM
Bump for others that have tried the tunderchild.. Always love info from other tradgang friends.
Title: Re: Just received a new Big Jim Thunderchild t/d.....
Post by: Friend on October 30, 2011, 07:26:00 PM
I would be utterly surprised if she was anything but a quite appealing piece of art.

Congrats!!