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Title: New Bow - Thunderhorn
Post by: KentuckyTJ on July 29, 2012, 06:51:00 PM
Well I got this bow about a week ago and just got time to fool with it. I have always liked how the Thunderhorns have looked and they were on my short list. I have never shot or held one and have in the past purchased that way and it didn't end up very well. Well this time it has. This is a fantastic little long bow. Big thanks to Tim Golder and two or three others for letting this one go.

58" 53@28

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Title: Re: New Bow - Thunderhorn
Post by: 4 point on July 29, 2012, 06:58:00 PM
Very very nice.
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Post by: A.S. on July 29, 2012, 07:02:00 PM
Outstanding Tom!

It even has a little Tim Golder mojo.   :goldtooth:
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Post by: Blue Tick on July 29, 2012, 07:08:00 PM
Sweet bow. I'm loving that riser.
Title: Re: New Bow - Thunderhorn
Post by: cyred4d on July 29, 2012, 07:13:00 PM
That one is a WOW for sure.
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Post by: Green on July 29, 2012, 07:19:00 PM
Man, that's beautiful TJ.  Enjoy!
Title: Re: New Bow - Thunderhorn
Post by: Rando on July 29, 2012, 07:24:00 PM
Duane builds beautiful/great-shooting bows!! I had a one piece T.H. which I sold to buy a 3 piece T.H.
Both styles are great shooters, put it to good use & ENJOY!
Rando
Title: Re: New Bow - Thunderhorn
Post by: billy shipp on July 29, 2012, 07:28:00 PM
That's a beauty Tom. I've never shot one, but only hear good things about them.
Title: Re: New Bow - Thunderhorn
Post by: rbcorbitt on July 29, 2012, 07:38:00 PM
TJ,

Beautiful bow.  I, too, have a Thunderhorn Heartbreaker 3-pc.  50# 28 that I bought from a fellow TradGang member.   It shoots everything, heavy/light tips, 500 spine/400 spine - everything that I put through her, like darts.

This is definately my go to bow.  I have Morrison's, Big Jim's, Hoyt's - and coming this week, my first Centaur, but I never see myself getting rid of this sweet shooting little bow!

Enjoy!

Bob C
Title: Re: New Bow - Thunderhorn
Post by: rbcorbitt on July 29, 2012, 07:42:00 PM
BTW, really appreciate the hardscapes - the concrete paver patio and the fire-pit.  Sitting out on mine now with a fire going, enjoying a beautiful evening with my bride and our puppy.

I love a good fire!

Neat background for the photos!  Enjoy the new (to you) bow!
Title: Re: New Bow - Thunderhorn
Post by: Irish on July 29, 2012, 07:56:00 PM
I think I have it's twin!   Picked it up at Compton's.   Mine has 53 and 60 lb limbs.   Same woods, same length.  Great bow.
Title: Re: New Bow - Thunderhorn
Post by: Randy M on July 29, 2012, 08:07:00 PM
Gorgeous bow.  Congrats!  I love dark risers.
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Post by: Razorbak on July 29, 2012, 08:22:00 PM
WOW beautiful bow
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Post by: Over&Under on July 29, 2012, 08:27:00 PM
Nice bow Tom!  If the grip was different, I would have kept mine:)
Title: Re: New Bow - Thunderhorn
Post by: Josh Perdue on July 29, 2012, 08:27:00 PM
Beautiful
Title: Re: New Bow - Thunderhorn
Post by: Rob W. on July 29, 2012, 08:31:00 PM
Those limbs are to pretty for you. Maybe you should send that baby across the river.  :D  


Rob
Title: Re: New Bow - Thunderhorn
Post by: Tater on July 29, 2012, 08:57:00 PM
Great looking bow... Most important thing is you like it..  :thumbsup:
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Post by: Jwilliam on July 29, 2012, 10:18:00 PM
Another great looking bow Tom !!!  :thumbsup:    :notworthy:  


Bill
Title: Re: New Bow - Thunderhorn
Post by: rastaman on July 29, 2012, 10:28:00 PM
Great looking bow there sir!
Title: Re: New Bow - Thunderhorn
Post by: Caughtandhobble on July 30, 2012, 02:14:00 AM
Now that's one fine bow!!! That's a cool looking quiver too.
Title: Re: New Bow - Thunderhorn
Post by: stujay on July 30, 2012, 02:48:00 AM
Very nice looking bow!
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Post by: KyStickbow on July 30, 2012, 02:48:00 AM
Beautiful....congrats!!
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Post by: Hopewell Tom on July 30, 2012, 06:14:00 AM
And your Zipper Quiver looks great on it.
Nice combo.
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Post by: koger on July 30, 2012, 06:21:00 AM
Good looking bow Tom. You can break it in right in a little over 4 weeks!
Title: Re: New Bow - Thunderhorn
Post by: KentuckyTJ on July 30, 2012, 08:15:00 AM
Thanks guys! Sam, the way it shoots as long as broadheads hit where the field tips do I would take it to the stand today.
Title: Re: New Bow - Thunderhorn
Post by: joe vt on July 30, 2012, 08:24:00 AM
That is a very sweet looking T-Horn! Congrats Tom.


Is that Micarta/Phenolic in the riser?
Title: Re: New Bow - Thunderhorn
Post by: Tim on July 30, 2012, 09:27:00 AM
Hey Tom,

The only reason I ever let it go was the length. I'll have another soon enough in 60" and 50lbs.  I don't think I'd change a single thing, the wood setup my buddy Marvin chose is just beautiful!

So glad you like the bow!

Tim
Title: Re: New Bow - Thunderhorn
Post by: KentuckyTJ on July 30, 2012, 10:11:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by joe vt:
That is a very sweet looking T-Horn! Congrats Tom.


Is that Micarta/Phenolic in the riser?
Joe, they tell me it's Ebony.
Title: Re: New Bow - Thunderhorn
Post by: Charlie Lamb on July 30, 2012, 10:41:00 AM
Very nice Tom! I've got a one piece that's 1 of 2 of a kind. Sweet bows and excellent craftsmanship!!    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: New Bow - Thunderhorn
Post by: joe vt on July 30, 2012, 11:32:00 AM
Man that is some black Ebony.......pretty pretty
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Post by: Duker on July 30, 2012, 11:59:00 AM
W  :D  W        Thats one awesome looking bow  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: New Bow - Thunderhorn
Post by: KentuckyTJ on July 30, 2012, 11:59:00 AM
Joe, just found out it is Micarta. I thought it was awful heavy. They told me it was the first time Duane had used it in a riser.
Title: Re: New Bow - Thunderhorn
Post by: Greg Clark on July 30, 2012, 12:44:00 PM
Gorgeous!!!!  If it shoots half as well as it looks, you have a winner.  I used to have an old coup stick one piece and it was a nice shooting little bow.
Title: Re: New Bow - Thunderhorn
Post by: Keefer on July 30, 2012, 04:11:00 PM
Nice looking T.J.   :thumbsup:
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Post by: coaster500 on July 30, 2012, 04:21:00 PM
Beautiful TJ Wow!!!
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Post by: arsurveyor on July 30, 2012, 05:07:00 PM
Wow!!! Nice bow.
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Post by: doubleo on July 30, 2012, 08:37:00 PM
Sweet bow TJ! Good luck with it.
Title: Re: New Bow - Thunderhorn
Post by: Longbow917 on July 30, 2012, 11:26:00 PM
Tom, that is one incredible looking bow.  The figure in those limbs are FANTASTIC.  I cannot stop looking at the photos of this bow.  The stippling seriously sets it off.  I just got a new shrew that is gorgeous as well, but those wood combos are phenomenal in your bow.  Let me know if you ever want to get rid of it!!!!  I am sure there will be a line!   :goldtooth:
Title: Re: New Bow - Thunderhorn
Post by: Gen273 on July 30, 2012, 11:37:00 PM
Tom,

You have a great looking bow there, congrats.
Title: Re: New Bow - Thunderhorn
Post by: KentuckyTJ on July 31, 2012, 08:23:00 AM
Thanks guys, It's a true shooter as well. Here is my second group from the bow from 18 yards.

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With my short 26.5" draw I feel no stack or finger pinch from this 58" bow. Some of the smoothest vibration free wood core limbs I have ever shot. It is also very quiet.
Title: Re: New Bow - Thunderhorn
Post by: riverrat 2 on July 31, 2012, 09:42:00 AM
Kentucky TJ,that is a beauty!! I love the way the those limb butt ends are shaped. Man that is
a nice bow. Enjoy it buddy.
Title: Re: New Bow - Thunderhorn
Post by: coaster500 on August 20, 2012, 10:46:00 AM
Beautiful bow TJ,,,,  Beautiful!!
Title: Re: New Bow - Thunderhorn
Post by: ishoot4thrills on August 20, 2012, 05:17:00 PM
Awesome longbow, Tom! Beautiful woods too man.

That quiver looks good on there as well. Looks like a Kanati, except for the hood? Has it been customized?
Title: Re: New Bow - Thunderhorn
Post by: cacciatore on August 20, 2012, 05:25:00 PM
That quiver looks to be a Zipper to me.
Title: Re: New Bow - Thunderhorn
Post by: Friend on August 20, 2012, 09:42:00 PM
You did good!
Title: Re: New Bow - Thunderhorn
Post by: FeatherFlinger64 on September 08, 2013, 09:45:00 PM
TJ, great looking and shooting bow! The Heartstopper has become the bow I judge all others by. I am heading to Alaska for moose and caribou and taking two with me. Congrats on the new addition!   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: New Bow - Thunderhorn
Post by: FeatherFlinger64 on September 08, 2013, 09:46:00 PM
TJ, great looking and shooting bow! The Heartstopper has become the bow I judge all others by. I am heading to Alaska for moose and caribou and taking two with me. Congrats on the new addition!   :thumbsup:
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Post by: rick7 on September 09, 2013, 07:51:00 AM
that is a beautiful bow
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Post by: Izzy on September 09, 2013, 08:53:00 AM
Thats a beauty. That bocote looks "leopardey".