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Started by Chris Jackson, February 19, 2014, 10:51:00 AM

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Chris Jackson

February 19, 2014, 10:51:00 AM
I am brand spanking new to this forum and only in my second year of trad archery.  Currently I am on a paid vacation to beautiful Afghanistan courtesy of Uncle Sugar.  Prior to leaving I wanted a new longbow.  After some searching I discovered a gentleman by the name of Mr. Berry lived five minutes down the road.  Long story short he opened his home, shop and great depth of knowledge to me on several occasions.   I shot his personal morning star and low and behold I have one on order waiting for my return.   I cannot say enough about the sincere kindness Mr. Berry has shown me and just how fine a product he produces.

Last month I made the mistake of clicking on the thunderstik archery add above the home forum.  After numerous emails Mr. Jim Reynolds is going to make my homecoming even more special with his MOAB.  He is truly one of the nicest guys I have ever done business with and has been 100% dedicated to ensuring the bow I ordered is exactly what I envisioned.   Mr. Reynolds thankyou for your patience and kindness.

T-Bowhunter

#1
February 19, 2014, 11:06:00 AM
:clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:
William

JD Berry Valor 66" 45@28
Great Northern Bush Bow 62" 47@28"
Traditional Bowhunters of Florida

Longbow917

#2
February 19, 2014, 11:08:00 AM
Well Chris...for being new it seems you have a gift of finding great bowyers.  I own a thunderstick mag and am waiting on my second which should be done in a few weeks.  A Berry bow is on my wish list!  I am sure you will be thrilled with each bow!  Stay safe over there- thank you for your service!  Welcome to Tradgang brother!

centaur

#3
February 19, 2014, 11:11:00 AM
Chris,
Thanks for your service. I see Hawaii is home, are you with the 25th ID? I wore the "Electric Strawberry" on some jungle fatigues a 'few' years ago.
That Morning Star looks like a great bow; I wouldn't mind having one myself. It looks like your foray into traditional archery will start off with some of the nicest bows around.
Stay safe over there, and here's hoping that your return to the Land of the Big PX is soon.
If you don't like cops, next time you need help, call Al Sharpton

Dan bree

#4
February 19, 2014, 11:18:00 AM
God bless and get home safe  . James is a great guy and sure can talk ! It must have Been pretty cool to be at his home and talk and shoot with him ! Again be safe and keep your top knot on.   Dan
Dan Breen

hitman

#5
February 19, 2014, 12:31:00 PM
Hope your new bows serve you as well as you and your military brothers have served all of us. We are anxiously awaiting your safe return so you can sling some arrows. I salute you for serving our great country.
Black Widow PSAX RH 58" 47#@28
Samick Sage 62" 40#@28"
PSA Kingfisher RH 45#@28
Treadway longbow RH 60" 46#at 28"
W.Va. Bowhunters Association life member
Pope and Young associate member
Mississippi Traditional Bowhunters life member

#6
February 19, 2014, 06:32:00 PM
While I don't claim to know what it takes to stay safe over there, a friend mine says if they ask for volunteers with farming experience don't do it.  It is time for Capitan Peace to end that enterprise.  Be careful with that Morningstar, mine hurt me today.  It is an addictive thing to play with and I get very OCD about its safety.  I hung mine very carefully on my apple tree, so I would not risk falling on the ice by my target.  I heard a whistle behind me.  A cedar waxwing was perched on my baby.  I yelled and waved to get him off and fell on the ice, my hip is hurting.  But even worse, the little bugger pooped on my bow when he took off.

CDorton

#7
February 19, 2014, 07:34:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by pavan:
While I don't claim to know what it takes to stay safe over there, a friend mine says if they ask for volunteers with farming experience don't do it.  It is time for Capitan Peace to end that enterprise.  Be careful with that Morningstar, mine hurt me today.  It is an addictive thing to play with and I get very OCD about its safety.  I hung mine very carefully on my apple tree, so I would not risk falling on the ice by my target.  I heard a whistle behind me.  A cedar waxwing was perched on my baby.  I yelled and waved to get him off and fell on the ice, my hip is hurting.  But even worse, the little bugger pooped on my bow when he took off.
Sounds like a bad shooting session there pavan! I'm sorry, but when I picture that scenario it cracks me up    :laughing:

Bear Heart

#8
February 19, 2014, 07:42:00 PM
Guessing Airforce by the eastern WA location.
Traditional Bowhunters of Washington
PBS Associate Member
Jairus & Amelia's Dad
"Memories before merchandise!"

H-MANEOD

#9
February 19, 2014, 07:54:00 PM
Wish you a fast return.  Been there, done that and truly understand what it means and just how proud you are of the support. 2007-08 EOD team leader for route clearance.
Kurt Heitman
Retired USAF EOD 1989-2009
MADDOG
FEDORA

slim_grim

#10
February 19, 2014, 10:59:00 PM
:wavey:  Welcome to Trad Gang! Have fun over there.
Live and let live.

Mudd

#11
February 19, 2014, 11:26:00 PM
Both James are top shelf in my book.

They also know how to build a bow that'll make you proud to own and shoot.

Thank you for your service.

God bless,Mudd
Trying to make a difference
Psalm 37:4
Roy L "Mudd" Williams
TGMM- Family Of The Bow
Archery isn't something I do, it's who I am!
The road to "Sherwood" makes for an awesome journey.

cahaba

#12
February 20, 2014, 01:07:00 AM
Two great bows you picked out there Chris. Stay safe while abroad. Here's to a great homecoming!Thank you for your service.
cahaba: A Choctaw word that means
"River from above"

Shakes.602

#13
February 20, 2014, 06:39:00 AM
WELCOME  to  TRADGANG!!    :wavey:   May God watch over You  :thumbsup:  Thank You for Your Service!!  :notworthy:    :notworthy:
"Carpe Cedar" Seize the Arrow!
"Life doesn't get Simpler; it gets Shorter and Turns in Smaller Circles." Dean Torges
"Faith is to Prayer what the Feather is to the Arrow" Thomas Morrow
"Ah Think They Should Outlaw Them Thar Crossbows" A Hunting Pal

Brianlocal3

#14
February 20, 2014, 06:51:00 AM
Congrats on the fine bows!!!!!
Stay safe and take pics. You WILL want to look back in your days sometime.
DEFENSOR FORTIS
Brian
JD Berry Taipan (original) 53@28 62"
Cascade mountain Brush Hawk 53@28 56"

Chris Jackson

#15
February 20, 2014, 12:22:00 PM
Just want to thank everyone for the warm welcome and prayers for safety.   I really did luck into both of those guys.  Actually made a flemish string jig after work today from scrounged up lumber and some loose nails.  Been sitting on a little B50 and instructions for a month.  I wont say my first attempt (3) were successful but I stuck with it and am looking at my first string.  Hope everyone has a great day.

DEFENSOR FORTIS
Chris

RAGHORN 3

#16
February 20, 2014, 05:14:00 PM
Thank you for your service Chris.. Stay Frosty...

coconutdave

#17
February 20, 2014, 05:32:00 PM
Welcome.  Stay safe and thanks for your service.   :clapper:
Someday you'll regret the things you didn't do.
Michigan Bowhunters  (life member)
Michigan Longbow Assc.
NRA  (life member)

Cyclic-Rivers

#18
February 20, 2014, 06:22:00 PM
Chris,  welcome to Trad Gang.

Thank you for your service!  Enjoy your new bows when you get home.

I'm not sure where they are now but Trad gang sent a  bunch of bows over to Affy for troops to shoot.

It took me far more than 3 tries to get the first thing to resemble a string.
Relax,

You'll live longer!

Charlie Janssen

PBS Associate Member
Wisconsin Traditional Archers


>~TGMM~> <~Family~Of~The~Bow~<

TGbow

#19
February 20, 2014, 09:25:00 PM
Congratulations on the new bows, and a very BIG THANK YOU for your service to our country.
God bless and protect you.
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