I have been tossing around the idea of ordering one. Just want to see some wood combos. If you got one and dont mind posting, please share and let me know what the woods are.
Thanks
Ray
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This is my Thunderchild (have a Buffalo on order). Desert Ironwood makes for a stunning bow.
I can't speak highly enough of the quality of Big Jim's bows. Not only do they look great, they shoot like blazes.
Check Big Jim's website; he has a slideshow of a bunch of his bows that might be of interest.
That Desert Ironwood does make for a nice looking bow.
I have spent alot of time looking thur Big Jims slide show. Only problem is I do not know what woods are what. Some photos state what woods were used, most do not. I know I like osage.
Here is my "dark" Buff, 2 pieces coco veneers and coco osage handle
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Another one, taken on a place I liked a lot:
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I shot my first BigJim bow at Compton 2012. It was great! I really like the look of his 3-piece Buffalos. That would be the way I'd go, I hope some of those show up on this thread.
Frenchy, do you have any close ups of the riser? I really like the dark color of the coco veneers.
Archie I would like to see some three piece bows show up as well. I have always wanted a take down.
Cocobolo/zebra riser, cocobolo limbs
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I have a 3 peice buff all black and white ebony she is sweet shooting bow
Jake do you have any pics of your 3 piece you could share?
Thanks
Ray
Bishop I love the Cocobolo. One of my favorite woods. I wonder is Cocobolo and Osage riser would look good?
Thanks for the pics
Ray
I do I just cant figure out my phone to post it
Yes, coco and osage make a nice riser. Frenchymanny's bows are all that way.
bigjim
Have a thunderchild 2 piece, made out of myrtle burl, and osage, own a lot of big name bows, and this bow has quickly become my favorite. 58 long and 50@28, haven't yet found an arrow that doesn't shoot good out of it. Can't wait for Sept, this is going to be my hunting bow. Can't go wrong with Big Jim, and one of the best warrantys in the business. Wish I could figure out how to put pictures on here.
QuoteOriginally posted by hardtimes:
Frenchy, do you have any close ups of the riser? I really like the dark color of the coco veneers.
Archie I would like to see some three piece bows show up as well. I have always wanted a take down.
Here is one of my 2 piece buff:
Note this is a take down 2 pieces, a sleeve system discreet, and easy.
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Like BigJim said, all my bows are coco/osage, including the ThunderChild the Gentle Giant just made me.
I really appreciate the coco and the osage changing color over time
F-Manny
Check out this thread. Coaster500 has made a great slide show. Mine is in there :goldtooth:
http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=104631
This is some of the success Jim's bow have provided myself and others. They are not only Georgous to look at they are a great tool !!!
If anyone gets a new Big Jim Bow or has taken an animal with one please PM me the pictures so I can add them to Jim's Bow slideshow and his Hunter sucess slideshow. Both links are on his website....
Hunter success stories!!! slideshow :)
http://s28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/Big%20Jims%20successful%20hunters/?albumview=slideshow
Although I love my pacific yew Abbott, I am with you Ray. Jim's bows catch me every time I'm here. I've seen some stunners.
I just bought one!
And that's a sweet Buff David,,,, very sweet!!!
You're going to love it :)
Thank you that one was making me sweat !!!!!
Thunderchild
Cocobolo/Snakewood riser, cocobolo limbs
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Thanks to everyone who shared photos of their bows. I have spent a bunch of time looking at all the photos in the slide show.
I think I have narrowed it down to Osage/Coco or Osage/Tulip wood or maybe Osage/Ebony. I know Osage will be there.
Wife surprised me last night with a early, really early, birthday present...half of the bow cash. So we are well on our way.
What does he use for core wood in the Buffalo limbs?
Big JIm cranks out some mean longbows. I've owned three, still got two,- bout to order anther one......all of them look so good i never can decide what i want, exactly. When i arrive at his shop, I always know what i want, then when i see all the wood choices, i change my mind again!
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What does he use for core wood in the Buffalo limbs?
Action Boo until you get up around 65#s or so, then I think he goes to red elm.
Thanks.