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Title: I broke down and did it............
Post by: slayer1 on October 31, 2012, 04:34:00 PM
I got sucked in by the Big Jim Buffalo bow. I just ordered one he had in stock...... My wife is going to kill me.  :confused:  It sucks to be addicted to stick bows  :banghead:  I have some pictures to post up tonight. Jim is going to put a beaver tail grip on it for me!
Title: Re: I broke down and did it............
Post by: YORNOC on October 31, 2012, 04:40:00 PM
you won't be sorry. I did the same, but bought it 2nd hand from the classifieds. Beavertail grip is totally worth it, you are going to love this bow.
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Post by: Longbow917 on October 31, 2012, 04:42:00 PM
I am glad to see someone else Is bound by this addiction....
Makes me feel normal!  Can't wait to see photos!
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Post by: Alexander Traditional on October 31, 2012, 04:57:00 PM
I've got one on order myself. I was looking at the ones he had in stock. I'll be watching to see which one you picked up.
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Post by: Marc B. on October 31, 2012, 05:40:00 PM
My favorite longbow. I've carried my Buffalo Bow several days this year. I've owned several longbows but the Buffalo is the first one I've hunted with over a recurve!
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Post by: jjwaldman on October 31, 2012, 08:07:00 PM
I am not sure if the craftsmanship of his bows can be beat.
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Post by: YORNOC on November 01, 2012, 07:56:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Marc B.:
My favorite longbow. I've carried my Buffalo Bow several days this year. I've owned several longbows but the Buffalo is the first one I've hunted with over a recurve!
I'm a recurve guy myself. I've always tried to shoot longbows but couldnt really get into it. I shot an Abbott for awhile and really liked it, but still hunted with my recurves.
I shot the buffalo a bit before surgeries and I can see myself hunting with it once I heal up. It's much lighter than my other bows in draw weight so that should help. Still hunting weight though! I cant wait.Here's mine, be sure to post pics when you get it.....

(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab246/yornoc/knobandbuff028.jpg) (http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab246/yornoc/knobandbuff025.jpg) (http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab246/yornoc/knobandbuff020.jpg) (http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab246/yornoc/knobandbuff018.jpg)
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Post by: Marc B. on November 01, 2012, 08:10:00 AM
Nice David! Here is my cocobolo Buffalo:
 (http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c291/marcbishop/BigJim2.jpg)
 (http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c291/marcbishop/BigJim4.jpg)

There is TD Buffalo in my future     ;)
Title: Re: I broke down and did it............
Post by: slayer1 on November 01, 2012, 08:42:00 AM
Those are some nice bows! Here is mine. Its not quiet as fancy as some I have seen. But I dont care as long as it shoots good! Jim sent me these pics yesterday. He said he would put the leather grip on today and I would probably have it by Monday or Tuesday!
(http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x29/chopncut/BigJim.jpg)
(http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x29/chopncut/BigJim1.jpg)
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Post by: Marc B. on November 01, 2012, 08:54:00 AM
The beaver tail grip is worth every penny. Your bow will look great when you get it. One of the best things about Jim's bows are how quiet they shoot.
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Post by: YORNOC on November 01, 2012, 08:58:00 AM
Fancy doesn't mean squat in the woods, that is an awesome bow. If I didn't get mine second hand the way it is, I would have bought a plain jane from Jim to save the extra money.
Do you know what woods were used in the bow?
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Post by: YORNOC on November 01, 2012, 08:59:00 AM
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Post by: Bladepeek on November 01, 2012, 09:05:00 AM
I got one used off the TradGang classifieds and it's a real joy to shoot. First beavertail grip I've had and really like it. The specs look like "54", but it's a bad pic - really 64" and around 45# at my draw length. As you can see, I have no silencers on it and it's amazingly quiet. Of course I'm shooting some pretty heavy arrows out of it, which helps.

Bet you're going to be really happy!

(http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm312/bladepeek/Archery/Big%20Jim%20Buffalo/gripleft_zps58052362.jpg)

(http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm312/bladepeek/Archery/Big%20Jim%20Buffalo/grip-overlaysback_zpsd2c31114.jpg)

(http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm312/bladepeek/Archery/Big%20Jim%20Buffalo/markingslowerbelly_zps2c9a171f.jpg)

(http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm312/bladepeek/Archery/Big%20Jim%20Buffalo/horntipupper_zpsa742a51d.jpg)

(http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm312/bladepeek/Archery/Big%20Jim%20Buffalo/leftsidestrung_zpsee9fe4f7.jpg)
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Post by: slayer1 on November 01, 2012, 09:08:00 AM
I think the woods are Goncalo Alves limbs, Shedua riser. Not sure on the tips they are black. Maybe phenolic?
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Post by: Alexander Traditional on November 03, 2012, 12:02:00 AM
Hey slayer i looked at this one,but thought it might be a little to heavy for me. That is a great looking bow,congrats!
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Post by: LCH on November 03, 2012, 04:17:00 PM
Scott call me when you get it I want to shoot it.LCH
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Post by: Flying Dutchman on November 03, 2012, 06:05:00 PM
Congrats on a great bow! You did the right thing...
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Post by: centaur on November 03, 2012, 10:19:00 PM
Yornoc,
That juniper is awesome!
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Post by: ddauler on November 05, 2012, 01:36:00 PM
Good deal
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Post by: LCH on November 06, 2012, 11:05:00 AM
Scott came by yesterday with his new bow it was very nice. Big Jim put a nice beaver tail grip on it, Don made a matching EFA 4 arrow quiver for it. We shot it some and I reserved it with Braided fastflight and it shot great. All I know is that now there are some deer in trouble Slayer is going to live up to his name. Poor deer! LOL LCH
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Post by: Shakes.602 on November 06, 2012, 11:12:00 AM
StickBow Addiction Does  NOT  Suck!!  :readit: