Excuse me for gloating LOL!  After thinning my bow collection I finally called James Berry and ordered a new Taipan long bow for hunting next year.  I had a wonderful converation with Mr. Berry.  He sure is very knowledgeable about archery and was most helpful in picking the right specs for me.  It will be 64", 2" longer handle (like the Appollo), and 45# at 28" draw.  And of course those Berry nocks.  Black glass and James is picking out the wood.  It should be done with plenty of time left before deer season.

Thanks again James!

 Just my specs........LOL!

Congratulations!!  I am interested in the Taipan also, just have to see when I can afford a new bow.

Trouble is, the shelf is going to be on the wrong side. Otherwise, it would be a great bow  

Ron,
You will not be disappointed that I can promise you.  I have been a straightlimbed fan and specifically JD Berrys offerings but the Taipan I got (used) a month or two back has really blown me away. Just everything you could ask for in a 1 piece longbow. Super quiet, quick, dead in the hand, point able , light.
I could go on and on but ill stop there lol. I wouldn't want to make the wait any harder.

Congratulations Ron. I can't wait to see the finished product.

Well said "Brianlocal3". Love my "Taipan".  

I just visited James last week.  I ordered a Taipan for myself and another scaled down version for my 4 year old grandson.  Black glass on belly, brown on face, M. Ebony handles with bamboo laminations and berry nocks.  Mine is 66 inch and 57# @ 27 inches.  I got to shoot both a morning star and a Taipan while I was there - both were great shooters.

JD's bows are some of the finest available he is a real craftman.

I am absolutely Loving My Taipan! The bow is really flat shooting. I mean it man, this thing is wicked. Like others say about the bow, it is true. Brian and James said that I would be impressed, I am.

I'll turn the bow over and over, end over end and just look at it. Then shoot it again for 50 times.
I thought I might have some trouble stringing/unstringing the bow with the berry nocks, but I don't. Easy on /off.

I really want to take the bow in the woods, but don't want to ding it up lol, but I will. It's a tool, and I am going to use it as such.

James is really cool to talk to. I enjoy listening to him. A man with a boatload of knowledge and wise cracks!

Good luck on your wait time. You wont be dissapointed. His wood choices are excellent, James is a true artist.

Congrats ronp, now the HARD part, the wait.

That's great Ron, I hope you bring your new bow to some shoots this year! Remember my invite? Got a deer just waiting for you and that Berry!Hope to see you soon Ron.Congrats and enjoy.  

Congrats Ron, looking forward to pictures and a story after you get to shooy a few through it.

Thanks for the comments everyone.  I really look forward to using my Taipan during deer season this fall.

And squirrel season!

Ron, what was the reason for going to the longer riser on the Taipan?

congrats Ron , look forward to some pics when you get it

Sir as others have said u wont be disappointed. The tai pan is an amazing bow. Have had one for years now. Has an amazing cast to it. I have been thinking about a 64" the one i have is 66. Tell me what u think when u get that bad dude. And if it's your first berry bow, better sit down nd brce yourself when opening. The craftsmanship is jaw dropping.

QuoteOriginally posted by katman:
Ron, what was the reason for going to the longer riser on the Taipan?

Thanks again for all the positive comments.  As far as the longer riser, I guess I am used to a longer riser and was thinking it may be a little more forgiving to bad form, like when I see a nice buck while hunting!