big jim's bow company longbows?

RUTANDSTRUT · February 21, 2010, 12:01:00 PM

anybody have first hand experience with these bows? (accuracy, hand shock, durability, finish, etc.) the little feedback ive found on tradgang has been all positive and the bows are beautiful. just need a little more feedback for me to order one!

Frenchymanny · February 21, 2010, 12:23:00 PM

I Shoot one. For me it's the best bow I ever had: Super smooth, no hand shock, BigJim made the grip according to my request, love it!

On top of that dealing with BigJim is a real pleasure

bawana bowman · February 21, 2010, 03:06:00 PM

Shot a few of Jim's bows at the TBOF Fall Rendezvous, all were great shooters. Will most likely be buying one of his display bows or ordering one at the TBOF shoot this March 5th-7th.

Don't hesitate, if you want a shooter that is well made and good looking too, You can't go wrong with Big Jim. Plus he's a great individual on top of everything else!

joevan125 · February 21, 2010, 03:11:00 PM

I cant wait to shoot his new 3-piece longbow.

BRITTMAN · February 21, 2010, 03:24:00 PM

One of the best looking quality made bows Ive ever had for sure , very smooth and plenty fast but the bow for some reason did not fit my style of shooting . It had noting to do with the bow though , it was very nice but some bows just do not fit everyone the same . Its always best to try one if you can .

Mike

Zbearclaw · February 21, 2010, 04:29:00 PM

Dad got one, shoots very smoothly and totally dispelled of any thoughrs I had concerning the shootability of a longbow.

It is a beaut, and shoots as well.

Bel007 · February 21, 2010, 04:38:00 PM

I have nothing but good things to say. Affordable. Quality. Beauty. Smooth. Fast.

Here's mine...
http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=081517;p=1

mancole5 · February 21, 2010, 07:32:00 PM

They are terrific and Big Jim will treat right! Give him a call with any questions. I now own two! They are everything you hear!

AdamH · February 21, 2010, 07:57:00 PM

Big Jim's a GOOD man that builds a Very Nice Bow !! Nuff Said !!

Kenneth · February 21, 2010, 08:47:00 PM

I'm not much help to you because I've never shot or layed hands on one, but I have a 1pc that'll be finished in a couple weeks and I'm on the list for a take-down. Big Jim is a great guy to deal with and is very knowledgeable and patient. I know he's patient because this was my first custom order and I've changed the wood, the weight, and asked for special overlays. Jim has worked with me the whole time to make sure the bow is exactly what I want. That's why it was easy to put my name back on the list for a take-down.

Zbearclaw · February 21, 2010, 09:13:00 PM

He's got good prices or carbons too.

But he does owe me a t-shirt...

flinthead · February 21, 2010, 09:15:00 PM

Bought some arrows and a side quiver from Jim at ATAR. Great guy to deal with , reasonable prices and really outstanding woods . Shot his longbow and it had great grained exotic woods , smooth shooting and very fast. Only thing is I like a 3 piece longbow [ weight , riser grip and mass]. He just started making those so will check them out in July. Roy

helo · February 22, 2010, 12:19:00 AM

Hey have any of you shot one of his handle forward bows ? No doubt they are beautiful bows.I also have purchased shafts from him great guy to do business with.

Keith Zimmerman · February 22, 2010, 12:12:00 PM

Is it me or do they kind of look like a Widow?

Kenneth · February 22, 2010, 03:15:00 PM

Well I just got a Buffalo bow in the mail today that I traded for and it looks alot like Manny's at the top. It's 62" one piece 50#@28" and I gotta say I'm very glad I have another one piece and a 2pc on the way. It draws very smooth, shoots fast, and is quiet and dead in the hand. I couldn't be happier!!!!

joevan125 · February 22, 2010, 03:34:00 PM

Has anyone shot his 3-piece longbow!!!!

Dave Thaxton · February 22, 2010, 03:37:00 PM

Great bows, bowyer, and all around good guy!
I have a hankerin for the new forward handle thunderchild to compliment my buffalo bow.

Gordy · February 22, 2010, 06:54:00 PM

Very nice. Any idea how long a bow he can make ?

BigJim · February 22, 2010, 11:38:00 PM

Gordy- I make LB's out to 66"s. I have been talked into a 68" but don't know why. Where in Mn are you? I grew up near St. Cloud.

Guys, you're not going to find a lot of feed back on the TC or the Three piece. there are just not enough out there yet. I will tell you that if you don't like them I'd be really surprised. I personaly have never been much on short bows or three pieces, but can find nothing bad to say about them.
Bigjim

marlon · February 23, 2010, 01:39:00 AM

Yes I talked big Jim into a longbow yes 68"