Well, Big Jim got my Thunderchild to me the day before my annual campout/hog hunt in West Texas. All I can say is that it shoots as good as it looks and that's no small feat. This bow is beautiful and so smooth on the draw. I was a like a kid with a new bb gun the whole time I was out there, just walking around the country side shooting every cow chip and cactus I could see. I also shot about a 200 lb boar the first night out with it but due to some unfortunate luck (him quatering towards me on the shot) I didn't recover him, but that's a sad story for another day. The bow performed wonderfully though, hitting it's mark and putting it 10 inches in him at a horrible angle. Here are a few pics of the bow taken with my phone but I'll load a few taken here at the house with a nicer camera for close ups of the craftsmanship. It's 50@28 (I draw 30 and zero stacking), 56" long, cocobolo veneers, gaboon handle, springbok tips and back, beavertail grip, two piece TC. I couldn't recommend a bow any higher.
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Very cool....time to change that sig line?
Nice lookin bow, can't wait to see close-ups!! Always love coco bolo, awesome wood! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Good point! Updated now
Absolutely stunning !!!!!!!!! put it up on the Green Screen and let the boys go crazy
Nice very nice,I am on the list...
Not many build them as nice as the little fella.My 3 piece buffalo would look at home in any Museum or rich fellas showcase,and no one nicer to deal with than Jim.
Real nice :thumbsup:
Beautiful bow! I can't wait until I get my call from big Jim. It should be any day now, I hope :pray:
Great looking bow!! A Big Jim TC is on my must try list.
Nice Bow..!
Waiting for the close ups..!
Zane, Congrats on a great looking Thunderchild. Big Jim builds an awesome bow. Enjoy
Very nice.
Fine bow!
Congrats!!
Killer TC!!! and my specs to boot :)
I'd say pm me if it doesn't work out but I don't think that's likely :)
Congrats!!!!!!
Hmmmmmmmm maybe TexasTC , what do ya think?????
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Trying to upload some pics now guys. I like "TexasTC", has a nice ring to it. Should have had him put that on there.
Here you go:
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those cocobolo veneers are so beautifull !
Very nice! Wow
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http://s28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/Big%20Jims%20Bows/?albumview=slideshow
Beautiful Bow!! Had my eye on one of them for a while. Hopefully he will be at cloverdale this year and I can shoot one.
Jason
WARNING!!!!
Jason if you shoot it BRING MONEY!!!!
Wow, that is another great bow. Those cocobolo limbs are great looking also
Beautiful bow congrates.
I just got my TC this morning. It was ordered March 2011. The specs are 56" TD and 55 @ 28. It is veneered in desert ironwood, has horn backing and horn tips. What a beautiful work of art and it's a shooter as well!
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I like the Texas TC name too. Beautiful bows
Shawn
Nice!
Nice looking bows. Those tips and overlays are great.
-Jay
Wow!Great looking tc!
Thanks guys. I'm serious about how great this bow shoots. If you haven't had a chance to shoot one find a way to meet up with someone who does have one and try it out. If you like a lighter bow this is it. I had gaboon added in the handle because it's heavy and the bow still feels light in my hand, which is what I want. I like the mass with my quiver and I always have my quiver on so it's just perfect for me. I can walk around all day shooting it without my shoulder getting tired. I think it will help with my consistency.