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Title: Big Jim Buffalo...Loving it.
Post by: BassBow on July 01, 2013, 10:26:00 PM
Folks,

I just bought a 2 pc. Big Jim Buffalo from the Trad Gang classifieds.

I have seen many fellow bow hunters say things like "out of the box this thing shot great" or "awesome groups right away" etc. I haven't had that experience until this evening.

This thing shoots great! I am very happy with my purchase! Hats off to Big Jim for making such a nice shooting bow.

Any tips on maintenance for the bow? Storage etc? This is my second longbow, and I have it stored with my whip on two rubber coated utility hooks. Upper and lower limbs resting on the hook platforms while the risers float in the middle.
I want these things to last and would like to store them correctly. Thanks!
Title: Re: Big Jim Buffalo...Loving it.
Post by: emt137 on July 01, 2013, 11:47:00 PM
How you have them hanging will be fine. I know Jim strongly recommends keeping the socket of the takedown lubed at all times. He has a special formula he includes with new takedowns. You might give his shop a jingle and see if you can get some.
Title: Re: Big Jim Buffalo...Loving it.
Post by: BigJim on July 02, 2013, 12:02:00 AM
It won't hurt to leave it strung as long as you are shooting it frequently. If you end up hanging it for awhile, you should unstring it.

Brace height averages between 7.25 and 7.75"

thanks, bigjim
Title: Re: Big Jim Buffalo...Loving it.
Post by: BassBow on July 02, 2013, 08:34:00 AM
The man himself! Thanks, Jim and emt137!
Title: Re: Big Jim Buffalo...Loving it.
Post by: Nattybumppo on July 02, 2013, 03:33:00 PM
Yeah ol' Tiny can flat make a bow. I've owned two. They shoot lights out when you first string'em up and only get better. Plus he's a great guy.
Title: Re: Big Jim Buffalo...Loving it.
Post by: drewsbow on July 02, 2013, 06:03:00 PM
top notch bows and even better service .   :thumbsup:    :clapper:
Title: Re: Big Jim Buffalo...Loving it.
Post by: BassBow on July 03, 2013, 10:29:00 PM
Jim,

With the brace height...where do you measure to on the riser? Middle, belly, back? Thanks!

Mike D.
Title: Re: Big Jim Buffalo...Loving it.
Post by: Blueridge on July 04, 2013, 12:42:00 PM
I measure mine to the deepest part of  the grip, belly side.
Title: Re: Big Jim Buffalo...Loving it.
Post by: BigJim on July 04, 2013, 04:32:00 PM
Yep, deepest part of the grip to inside of string.

thanks, bigjim
Title: Re: Big Jim Buffalo...Loving it.
Post by: Dendy Cromer on July 04, 2013, 06:43:00 PM
Yep- i own 4 Big Jim bows now. (actually, one i bought for my wife, as a wedding present). I sold one of them and missed it so much i bought it back. Fine bows.
Title: Re: Big Jim Buffalo...Loving it.
Post by: Blueridge on July 04, 2013, 08:08:00 PM
I just got a t/d Buffalo a week or so ago from Big Jim. It's a keeper for sure.
Title: Re: Big Jim Buffalo...Loving it.
Post by: Frenchymanny on July 05, 2013, 08:08:00 AM
I own 3...wait, 4 of them BigJims bows

Great bows, fantastic service
F-Manny
Title: Re: Big Jim Buffalo...Loving it.
Post by: drewsbow on July 05, 2013, 07:14:00 PM
How are you Brother Dendy , Hope all is well . Drew