Moab Compaired to Big jim Buffalo TD

Ladams · May 09, 2013, 05:08:00 PM

I currently shoot a Moab which I dearly love
But I have an Itch to try a Big Jim buffalo
looking for some comparisons frome guys that have shot both,
I would like to try one I anyone in the west texas area has one.

Hummer3T · May 09, 2013, 11:01:00 PM

I am ponder both bows for purchase and will keep my eye on this thread.

Steve Clandinin · May 10, 2013, 12:01:00 AM

I've owned and shot both.IMHO there both at the top of hill in all categories.Dealing with Big Jim and his workmanship in my opinion can't be beat.His wood options are beyond comprehension.You can't loose with either one.

TDHunter · May 10, 2013, 02:30:00 AM

I also have owned a few MOAB's and think they are pretty hard to beat. But I must admit I've also wanted to try a Buff. Had a Thunderchild but I can't shoot short bows, but the bow was a piece of art work for sure. I would love to know if anyone has ever chronographed a MOAB and a similar weight Buff just to see how the speed measures up.

Ladams · May 10, 2013, 09:22:00 AM

I have a Thunderchild also and it is very nice but prefer a little longer bow ,my moab has been my go to bow for a while now, but you guys know how it is when you get the new bow itch.

May 10, 2013, 10:17:00 AM

Both are on my "next bow" list.

mooshkat · May 10, 2013, 05:52:00 PM

What is a MOAB bow?

koger · May 10, 2013, 06:43:00 PM

I watched Big Jim shoot his personal bow thru a chrony last year at the Tenn. Classic, 90#, 910gr arrow if I remember correctly, averaged 191 fps for 3 shots. If all his other weights perform the same, and they should give or take, would be hard to beat that package.

katman · May 10, 2013, 08:54:00 PM

MOAB= mother of all bows

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pamike · May 10, 2013, 08:55:00 PM

If u want to try a buff i have one i am going to sell. Really nice bow but just too heavy for my bad shoulders. Macassar ebony and cape buff accents, t/d, 48@28" 62". Just want my money back $830 TYD. MINT.

Mike

xtrema312 · May 11, 2013, 10:43:00 AM

Different bows to me. Buff has more thump on the shot, and more mass weight. Buff is quieter 3 under. Different grips and I like both; buff fills the hand more. Buff reminds me a lot of a BW PL with Toby grip.

Ladams · May 12, 2013, 10:51:00 PM

I have thunderchild and the is little larger than I like, is the buff the same type of grip

BigJim · May 13, 2013, 07:22:00 AM

All of my bows are made to order so the grips can be what every you like within the confines of my abilities. Even missed weight bows have the grips built to the customers specs unless they were quite strange. Never know what someone is looking for in a bow off the rack.

Ladams, the buffalo grip doesn't lay back up into your palm as the the grip/riser area is straighter then the TC.
BigJim

Terry Green · May 13, 2013, 07:48:00 AM

Folks, Please don't make this into a one bow vs another.

I own both.....two totally different designs....and I use mine for two totally different applications....both are GREAT bows...more later.

Terry Green · May 13, 2013, 08:08:00 AM

I don't have as much time behind my ONE Big Jim Thunder Child than I do any of my FOUR MOABS.

Both have these similar characteristics.....

Quiet, no hand shot, VERY point able, well crafted and finished, shoot where they look, great cast, and grips that fit the design. I have not chronoed the Big Jim, and it really doesn't matter.....its probably real close to the MOAB by what I can 'tell' by shooting it. I NEED TO LET IT BE KNOWN....NEITHER have CARBON, not a fan of carbon...all are boo lamed with dressed up veneers.

Bows to me are like Broadheads,...TOOLS, and I use my MOABS in certain scenario....and now use my SHORTER Thunder Child in others(That's why I bought it)...tight stands, small blinds, thicket stalks...thicket recovery's....yes, been known to shot an animal with one bow and track it with another....don't that many times....i'e Cade's recent hunt.

BOTH are primo....and both guys are a gem to work with....but they are NOT both the same bow design.....so they are hard to compare with all having positives.

There....hope that helps. I suggest buying one from Jim and also buying one from Jim. :D :D :D

ermont · May 13, 2013, 07:10:00 PM

I've had both and I agree, they are both great just different.
The best bow in the world.....the next one! :D

dougedwards · June 25, 2014, 11:04:00 AM

Are we comparing the Buffalo or the Thunderchild to the Moab? Possibly the Thunderstick Mag would be a more proper comparison to the Thunderchild.

Doug

pdk25 · June 25, 2014, 07:51:00 PM

Gotta agree with Terry. Very different designs. Have one of each. Both great bows, but I find myself using the shorter thunderchild because I frequently am hunting in potentially tight cover, blinds, stands, etc.

hunterbob · June 25, 2014, 08:09:00 PM

Never had the pleasure of shooting a MOAB . but I have shot big Jim's thunder child and his buffalo longbow one and two piece. And I love the one piece buffalo so much I have one ordered in black and white ebony and iron wood riser all horned up. Can't wait . the big guy said the end of June or before . looking forward to it. But with big Jim's busy schedule with all the shows he is doing one every weekend and he was talking pigs again when we talked . it could be months yet. Lol . each day feels like a month.