I am a big fan of John McDonald's Big River bows. I have had a bunch of different models and none have been anything less than great shooters.

Recently I had a chance to trade a longbow that didn't suit me for this most recent model in the Big River lineup. I don't know much about it but guess that it takes its design at least in part from a Black Widow.





It's a good stable shooter and reasonably quiet. I am going to hunt it the rest of this year and hopefully kill a doe or two.

Nice looking bow. Like the red accent stripes all around. Might mix well w/dark riser woods too.

Classic lines....reminds me of an old Ben Pearson or Browning.....I think it was an Explorer ?? Nice looking bow, what are the specs on that recurve? I have shot a couple of Big River longbows and was very impressed!

60", 53# @ 28"

Nice Bow,I like it.

I am never let down with any of Johns bows. His work never ceases to amaze me.

He had one similar to that design last I visited his shop.

That one is beautiful and no different than the beauty and quality of Johns work.

Hope you like it. I do.  

Nice bow  
Do they hsve a wresite?

Msrgly

John does not have a website or even a computer.

If you need contact info PM me, I will get you a phone #.  He lives in Central time zone (just a hint) in case you wind up calling him at 2 am.

OH, his widow replicas are sweet, so so sweet. What a shooter. That is a very nice one, congrats.

It is a nice bow but from a looks and shooting standpoint I prefer his 59's Kodiak style recurve. I sold the one I had to a fellow in OK and have regretted it ever since.

Nice bow I like the red accent in the riser.

I have one of Johns 69 Super kodial Replicas,62",54#@28",Black Phonolic Riser with Cocobolo caps and Boo cores.that thing is an absolute rocket.outstanding in every aspect.

Jay, he will make another one of those for you:)

Nice bow, I love mine. I think they have the best grip of all his bows.

 I like it!

Great bow!! I own two of John's,  in this design , and I killed three turkeys and a moose this year with them!  I love the grip as well.

Great bow!! I own two of John's,  in this design , and I killed three turkeys and a moose this year with them!  I love the grip as well.

I have one of Johns bows in my hand right now and I'm headin to the woods as soon as I finish typing this. NICE BOW JCJ

Me too...heading out right now.

After shooting this bow a little more, and really getting it fine tuned in terms of brace height and proper arrow, I can say this is a REALLY fine shooting bow. The grip and throat size as well as overall balance of the bow are outstanding.

I have already filled my buck tag for the season and tonight with this bow in hand I had an encounter with a real dandy. So besides being a great shooter, maybe it brings me a little luck!

Thats a beauty!!!!!!!!