Well folks I just ordered a Big River Longbow from John McDonald. As you know he has no website to drool over. If you have one of Johns bows and would like to help me ease the pain of waiting, post some pics of your Big River bow, thanks!

68" Hill Style

68" Hill Style "Hunting Stick"

64" Hybrid

66" Hill Style with Tulipwood veneers

68" Hill Style with locator grip

66" Hill Style

66" Hybrid

Awesome, now thats what I'm talking about!

Do you have any to add Joe?   :rolleyes:    

 
I have two and one on the way

Earl what is the veneer wood on the left?  Also what is the riser material in the 1st?  I am seriously contemplating getting a take down but haven't decided on what or how.  The what is the wood, I already know what weight and length. The how is the $ part.

Part of me wants a pretty bow which I know John can easily make with flying colors but part of me wants a simple red elm veneer bow so I am looking at  my target and not the bow.       Seriously, I like the red elm I already have the Dirty boo and his fiddle back maple.  I like character in a bow wood too     I'm torn!

I was hoping by bringing this back up I would see some of his bows  I hope people would include bow woods too.

Thanks for sharing.

Charlie. The first bows riser is cocobola and the limb veneers are Myrtle which is the same bow asked about in the third pic. I knew you could do it. I think I already mentioned it but my next B/R Bow is all black. Phenolic riser and black glass limbs.

Hey Earl, I saw your new bow last week. I actually helped on some sanding & finishing of it. You will be pleased, she is a beaut.

dont worry earl, john just gives him a scrap piece of wood and sends him to the corner of the shop, and tells him to sand till its all gone

Then I sweep up the saw dust and stick it in my pocket  I plan on reassembling the bows at home.  

I would place my order now but John just builds them way too fast.  I need to make sure I have almost all the money before I order, or ask him to hold the bow until I can pay it off.

There aint no spare corner in John`s shop!

HH is just jealous his bow is so much uglier than mine.

Not to worry Earl, there is no one more particular about sanding & finishing than me, the bow is beautiful!

What models or styles does John McDonald make?

John makea a 59 Kodiak replica, 68 Super K replica, HH style longbow, r/d style longbow, r/d flatbow, recurve with a few handle styles, 21st century style longbow & he has been known to make a little Pecula(sp)td.

He is one talented old geezer. Not too many 82 year old guys will call you at 6:30 a.m. to talk bows & arrows.

Yeah, i told John to take his time with the bow i ordered, didn't want it till maybe Nov. Well he doesn't listen to well. LOL.  called me two days ago and said it will be done in two weeks!! i told him my girlfriend is not going to be to happy about it, John then said ( well don't tell her) i said i have to, she is paying for it!!! Well he thought it was funny. LOL

Hay brian if ya see John tell him the Money is on its way.

Can I see some more pics?

Old thread but would love to see and hear more, just traded for one, still on the classifieds if ya'all want to take a peak!! More pics. would be nice! Thanks! Shawn

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Here is one I just had made. Pretty obvious I`m a Bigriver addict, I own or have owned around 20 of them. They are nice shooters, affordable & made by an old geezer that I like to harass. You should be pretty happy with that one.