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Title: New Big Jim Recurve
Post by: tnbuckskinner on July 21, 2012, 12:57:00 PM
I got on the list for the new 3pc. recurve Big Jim is going to start building.He has the riser designed and is ready to start working on the limbs.You know they will look and shoot awesome if he builds them.
Title: Re: New Big Jim Recurve
Post by: Richie on July 21, 2012, 12:59:00 PM
Most definetly will be an awesome recurve.
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Post by: YORNOC on July 21, 2012, 01:01:00 PM
I'll be watching. I'm a 99% recurve guy, but just bought a 2nd hand BigJim longbow. Love it.
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Post by: jmrsyrs on July 21, 2012, 02:55:00 PM
Should be a good one. Love my buff.
Title: Re: New Big Jim Recurve
Post by: Frenchymanny on July 21, 2012, 03:06:00 PM
A recurve from the Gentle Giant!   :readit:  

I was hoping for a mild reflex deflex bracing to a D...   :help:  

Knowing Big Jim, it will be a good one

F-Manny
Title: Re: New Big Jim Recurve
Post by: Jake Fr on July 21, 2012, 03:11:00 PM
Theor gonna be something special he and I have talked bout em and I cant wait to see one
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Post by: huntingarcher on July 21, 2012, 03:14:00 PM
Dang it,I said I was going to stop with the bow orders.Now This!   :dunno:
Title: Re: New Big Jim Recurve
Post by: Gen273 on July 21, 2012, 09:33:00 PM
Is there anywhere that. You can see a picture or the riser?
Title: Re: New Big Jim Recurve
Post by: tnbuckskinner on July 21, 2012, 10:03:00 PM
I looked at it in his booth at the IBO shoot today.
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Post by: featherhorn on July 21, 2012, 10:11:00 PM
Yeah but we have been looking at that riser for 6 months now outlaw.  :)
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Post by: tnbuckskinner on July 22, 2012, 12:01:00 PM
He says it time to get the limbs made.
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Post by: RUSTY1 on July 22, 2012, 12:46:00 PM
I'm looking forward to seeing pics!!
Title: Re: New Big Jim Recurve
Post by: Gen273 on July 22, 2012, 01:42:00 PM
Anyone have a picture of the riser that they could post?
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Post by: tnbuckskinner on July 22, 2012, 01:51:00 PM
I sent Jim an email,maybe he will post a pic.
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Post by: Petrovic on July 23, 2012, 05:27:00 AM
Big Jim with a recurve, my wife is going to hate me (he he he).
Title: Re: New Big Jim Recurve
Post by: tnbuckskinner on July 23, 2012, 09:28:00 PM
I have tried every bow he makes so thought I might as well try his recurve.
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Post by: pamike on December 27, 2012, 08:32:00 PM
any pics yet/
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Post by: Hummer3T on December 27, 2012, 08:50:00 PM
can't wait to see pictures.
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Post by: Gen273 on December 27, 2012, 10:30:00 PM
Any pics ?
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Post by: chanumpa on December 28, 2012, 02:07:00 AM
Aw this is going to be cool!
Title: Re: New Big Jim Recurve
Post by: BigJim on December 28, 2012, 07:14:00 AM
Won't be long now. Just about ready to introduce them. My shop helper Charlie has been shooting one for about two months now and likes it a lot. Says everywhere he takes it, someone wants to buy it  :)
I have just gotten in the new coins I had made for the riser and have loaded the shelves with wood (they were loaded anyway). Just fine tuning a couple of asthetic issues and should be ready in January.
The first and second model of my recurves are part of a 4 model plan. I have adopted the name "Full Curl Series" for the group and individually each model will be named after a North American wild sheep.
16" riser available with limbs making it either a 56" or a 60" bow will be the "Desert Big Horn"
18" riser will handle the same limbs thus making it either a 58" or 62" bow and I'm calling it the "Rocky Mountain Big Horn".

The remaining bows will have to wait.....

I'm so excited, BigJim
Title: Re: New Big Jim Recurve
Post by: pamike on December 28, 2012, 07:49:00 AM
No pics?
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Post by: daniel boon on December 28, 2012, 08:07:00 AM
Big Jim, What will be the length of the sight window on the 18" riser?
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Post by: Friend on December 28, 2012, 08:46:00 AM
Would anticipate this creation to be nothing short of an imaginative offering for 2014.
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Post by: DamselflyFarm on December 28, 2012, 01:56:00 PM
Very excited about this, BigJim.
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Post by: OBXarcher on December 28, 2012, 07:10:00 PM
Pic's Big Guy
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Post by: rick7 on December 28, 2012, 08:00:00 PM
yes lets see some pics please
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Post by: buckster on December 28, 2012, 08:28:00 PM
Very exciting indeed!
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Post by: pamike on December 28, 2012, 08:46:00 PM
Need to see this before i decide on 3 pc buffalo or this.....
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Post by: wasapt on December 29, 2012, 08:58:00 AM
Hope he makes a 2 piece recurve as well... Can't wait to hear how his recurve performs
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Post by: monsterbuck on December 29, 2012, 05:27:00 PM
Yea keep us posted.   :dunno:   would love to see pics.  God bless.
Title: Re: New Big Jim Recurve
Post by: threeunder on December 30, 2012, 07:44:00 PM
Hey Big Jim.  Any chance we could see some photos?
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Post by: The Whittler on December 30, 2012, 08:49:00 PM
Photos would be nice, sneak preview.
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Post by: wasapt on December 30, 2012, 09:34:00 PM
Looking for pics.......
Title: Re: New Big Jim Recurve
Post by: BigJim on December 31, 2012, 11:14:00 AM
I should have photos in a couple of weeks. The only completed curves have not been photo worthy. Just waiting on a couple of riser jigs and it will be ready to go.

wasapt, Yes, my 50's style recurve will be available in one and two piece, but probably not for a year or so.
thanks, bigjim
Title: Re: New Big Jim Recurve
Post by: cacciatore on December 31, 2012, 12:33:00 PM
Very interesting!
Title: Re: New Big Jim Recurve
Post by: tnbuckskinner on January 01, 2013, 01:00:00 PM
I'm waiting by the phone to talk about woods!!!!
Title: Re: New Big Jim Recurve
Post by: BigJim on January 02, 2013, 12:24:00 PM
I bet you are Tnbuck.. I haven't called because I'm waiting by the phone too for my last needed items.
Should be real soon I promise.
thanks, bigjim
Title: Re: New Big Jim Recurve
Post by: centaur on January 02, 2013, 02:45:00 PM
Now if there was only a Big Jim Hill style, all would be good in the world.
Title: Re: New Big Jim Recurve
Post by: Bow50 on January 07, 2013, 08:47:00 AM
Jim, are you going to have some recurves to test drive at the Pre-Spring Fling in Alabama in Feb. 2013 ?
Title: Re: New Big Jim Recurve
Post by: OBXarcher on February 16, 2013, 08:06:00 AM
I held one of Jim's new recurves yesterday. Will shoot them today. VERY nice bow. May sneak a pic if I can. I know I can out run the big guy ( maybe not his arrow though ) lol
Title: Re: New Big Jim Recurve
Post by: DamselflyFarm on February 16, 2013, 10:27:00 AM
The anticipation is killing me. Throw us a bone, Big Jim!
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Post by: LBOW on February 16, 2013, 02:03:00 PM
If it comes from Jim it will have to be great. He would not have it any other way.     MIKE
Title: Re: New Big Jim Recurve
Post by: Friend on February 16, 2013, 02:12:00 PM
Quite positive the big guy is more anxious than any of us to unveil his latest creation.

As a professional, he is honing and tweaking the highly anticipated design to meet not only his own expectations but to present one that either meets and/or exceeds those of the customer as well as to be production ready.

The true artisan 'Big Jim' will stick tight until the creation culminates in virtual perfection.
Title: Re: New Big Jim Recurve
Post by: limbolt on February 16, 2013, 05:06:00 PM
What Friend said. ( I think )  :dunno:
Title: Re: New Big Jim Recurve
Post by: OBXarcher on February 17, 2013, 02:00:00 PM
I bought one !!!
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Post by: threeunder on February 17, 2013, 03:13:00 PM
Photos!!!!!?????
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Post by: threeunder on February 17, 2013, 03:16:00 PM
I'm ready to lay the money down for a new recurve, but the introduction of this bow is holding me back.  I can just imagine buying one of the 3 i've got rounded down to and then feeling lime a toad for not waiting for this one to come out.
Title: Re: New Big Jim Recurve
Post by: OBXarcher on February 17, 2013, 04:13:00 PM
I will post some in a bit. I am in awe of it. Very unique look and the best friggin grip ever !
Title: Re: New Big Jim Recurve
Post by: fivebears on February 17, 2013, 04:19:00 PM
:campfire:
Title: Re: New Big Jim Recurve
Post by: OBXarcher on February 17, 2013, 04:37:00 PM
I went to the SC Trad shoot near lake Marion this weekend. Took my Bear TD and Widow PL. No intentions of buying anything. Then the big guy pulls in and starts to unload. Out comes the bows, I start looking them over, the thunder child, buffalo and then he says hey look at these. Out comes the recurves we have heard about. I fondle it, shoot is several times over the next day along with his thunder child and buffalo. Can't make up my mind if I want the buffalo or the new recurve. What the hell life is short, bought both !!!

First guy to buy one of his recurves, pretty cool.

 (http://i453.photobucket.com/albums/qq253/OBXarcher/105_0071.jpg)
 (http://i453.photobucket.com/albums/qq253/OBXarcher/105_0065.jpg)
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Title: Re: New Big Jim Recurve
Post by: OBXarcher on February 17, 2013, 04:40:00 PM
(http://i453.photobucket.com/albums/qq253/OBXarcher/105_0068.jpg)
 (http://i453.photobucket.com/albums/qq253/OBXarcher/105_0061.jpg) (http://i453.photobucket.com/albums/qq253/OBXarcher/105_0070.jpg)
(http://i453.photobucket.com/albums/qq253/OBXarcher/105_0072.jpg)
(http://i453.photobucket.com/albums/qq253/OBXarcher/105_0073.jpg)
(http://i453.photobucket.com/albums/qq253/OBXarcher/105_0074.jpg)
Title: Re: New Big Jim Recurve
Post by: leatherneck on February 17, 2013, 04:47:00 PM
I love the grip. I also really like the way the limbs roll over into the riser.

How about some limb pics.
Title: Re: New Big Jim Recurve
Post by: OBXarcher on February 17, 2013, 04:49:00 PM
(http://i453.photobucket.com/albums/qq253/OBXarcher/105_0067.jpg)
Title: Re: New Big Jim Recurve
Post by: OBXarcher on February 17, 2013, 04:53:00 PM
One of the things I noticed is the fade of the limbs. It is up the limb a bit. It makes for a pretty darn fast bow. I can not wait to get out in the yard tomorrow and tune it up

I will add some more pics and info as I get her dialed in.

The buff is also awesome. I love my BW PL but the grip on the Buff is much nicer to me.
Both bows are 50 @28, Buff is 62" the BH is 60"
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Post by: Trumpkin the Dwarf on February 17, 2013, 04:58:00 PM
I would love to see a shot of the tips.
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Post by: drewsbow on February 17, 2013, 05:08:00 PM
Dang thats sweet   :thumbsup:    :clapper:
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Post by: Marc B. on February 17, 2013, 05:13:00 PM
Nice Mark!
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Post by: OBXarcher on February 17, 2013, 05:16:00 PM
I will take some better pics tomorrow. It's hard to really see the grip in these pics. It is sweet
Title: Re: New Big Jim Recurve
Post by: Duckbutt on February 17, 2013, 06:08:00 PM
I saw these bows at the shoot this weekend as well.  No offense OBX but your pics don't do them justice!  His new bow quivers are awesome too!
Title: Re: New Big Jim Recurve
Post by: beetlebailey1977 on February 17, 2013, 06:28:00 PM
Man the new recurve is awesome.....I can't say enough about the grip....could not want a better grip on a bow.  Super smooth draw, and of course the craftsmanship is there.  Top notch bows for sure.
Title: Re: New Big Jim Recurve
Post by: OBXarcher on February 17, 2013, 08:05:00 PM
I agree my pics suck. I will do better.
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Post by: JamesKerr on February 17, 2013, 08:31:00 PM
Awesome looking recurve!
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Post by: xtrema312 on February 17, 2013, 08:52:00 PM
Coin slot limb bolt?
Title: Re: New Big Jim Recurve
Post by: Over&Under on February 17, 2013, 08:59:00 PM
Do you have a full length profile pic?

Great looking bow!
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Post by: coaster500 on February 17, 2013, 10:27:00 PM
Sweet curve!!!
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Post by: OBXarcher on February 17, 2013, 10:39:00 PM
Kip I know you're a thunderchild fan and i shot the them a good bit. I bet one of those will be on my rack someday too
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Post by: sawtoothscream on February 17, 2013, 10:59:00 PM
Would love to see a side profile pic, hint hint lol
Title: Re: New Big Jim Recurve
Post by: OBXarcher on February 17, 2013, 11:02:00 PM
I will post one tomorrow.
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Post by: kibok&ko on February 18, 2013, 07:52:00 AM
:thumbsup:
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Post by: duffer1565 on February 18, 2013, 03:12:00 PM
Nice bows Mark !
Title: Re: New Big Jim Recurve
Post by: tnbuckskinner on February 18, 2013, 04:11:00 PM
Got the call from Jim this morning,should have my new recurve next week.I'm really looking forward to getting it after talking with him about the performance he is getting out of them.
Title: Re: New Big Jim Recurve
Post by: OBXarcher on February 18, 2013, 09:30:00 PM
I took mine to the woods all day today trying to get some blood on it. Had a hog growl at me from the swamp but he was on a little island and I could not get to him.

Photo bucket is giving me fits trying to upload pics.

I shot it for about an hour. Only had to raise the nock a bit. Shooting FMJ 400's full length with reg inserts and 125 gn heads. arrow is around 500 gns and flys great. Dead quiet. Couple more days with her and I think I will have some other bows up for sale.
Title: Re: New Big Jim Recurve
Post by: OBXarcher on February 19, 2013, 04:41:00 AM
This is what was on my camera from the night before.

 (http://i453.photobucket.com/albums/qq253/OBXarcher/bigdaddy.jpg)
 (http://i453.photobucket.com/albums/qq253/OBXarcher/105_0083-1.jpg)
 (http://i453.photobucket.com/albums/qq253/OBXarcher/105_00771.jpg)
(http://i453.photobucket.com/albums/qq253/OBXarcher/105_0081.jpg)
Title: Re: New Big Jim Recurve
Post by: OBXarcher on February 19, 2013, 04:46:00 AM
(http://i453.photobucket.com/albums/qq253/OBXarcher/105_0077-1.jpg)
Title: Re: New Big Jim Recurve
Post by: OBXarcher on February 19, 2013, 04:47:00 AM
these pics say 640x480 in photobucket but look big here
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Post by: Marc B. on February 19, 2013, 07:44:00 AM
The bow is beautiful. I hope my all zebra buff gets here today!!
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Post by: Bigriver on February 19, 2013, 07:53:00 AM
Yep too big, right click on them, check properties. Real nice looking bow.
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Post by: OBXarcher on February 19, 2013, 02:55:00 PM
I'm using a Mac and it won't let me check their size. Frustrating
Title: Re: New Big Jim Recurve
Post by: Jedimaster on February 19, 2013, 05:28:00 PM
If you make changes in photobucket (like resizing) there is a lag time, so to speak, before the changes will be displayed here.  It's not your fault, it's not your computer's fault, it's pb's fault!

While in pb, you'll see the images displayed correctly but when you copy the link here you will see the unresized picture.  For whatever reason it takes time for pb to make the change permanent.  

The only way I know to overcome this problem is to make your changes, save them, and then wait an hour before posting them here (if you want to use pb).  Otherwise, check out Imgur.com as an alternative to pb.
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Post by: scottfix on February 19, 2013, 07:28:00 PM
OH MY!!!!   Hope he brings one to the shoot at Kerr Scott Dam in April.
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Post by: Sixby on February 19, 2013, 08:09:00 PM
propertys show 1024 wide. Great pics though.

God bless you all,
Steve
Title: Re: New Big Jim Recurve
Post by: coaster500 on February 19, 2013, 09:54:00 PM
Mark you're right I love my TC's and my Buff but I think you will see one of these Curves next to them soon    :)
Title: Re: New Big Jim Recurve
Post by: Frenchymanny on February 20, 2013, 06:12:00 PM
I'd like to see the 2 pieces recurve    :bigsmyl:  

That should be a looker

F-Manny
Title: Re: New Big Jim Recurve
Post by: coaster500 on February 21, 2013, 11:58:00 AM
"I'd like to see the 2 pieces recurve  

That should be a looker"

With you there Manny  :)


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