Jim Brackenbury Longbow The Old Timer???

Chromebuck · March 17, 2014, 03:03:00 PM

Came across this bow to find out that it is located near where I live. First I've seen one of these and wondered if anyone could comment. The bow is 62" 53@28.

I know Jim's 3 piece recurve has a cult following but have never seen a one piece longbow.

Are they fast flight compatible? How do people like the grip? What are your thoughts in general.

Search tool brought back a few threads, but not much to speak of.

Thanks,

~CB

DaveT1963 · March 17, 2014, 03:05:00 PM

I have one made decades ago and if it wasn't so heavy weight I'd still be hunting with it. Its a great bow and I think mine has FF on it but I am not sure.

Keith Zimmerman · March 17, 2014, 03:06:00 PM

I have one. 62 44@28. Osage and Elm veneers...good shooter but too light for me. My wife and daughter shoot it once in awhile.

Chromebuck · March 17, 2014, 03:44:00 PM

Thanks guys! I have committed to buying this bow. The wife is in Anchorage today and that's where the seller is located. How I pulled this off without a fight is remarkable.

No shipping charges! With so much hunting up here you never know what might pop up.

It does have antler tip overlays.

Keith Zimmerman · March 17, 2014, 03:55:00 PM

Mine does too. Whats the weight on the one you are getting?

Chromebuck · March 17, 2014, 03:59:00 PM

62" 53#@28

Keith Zimmerman · March 17, 2014, 04:05:00 PM

Nice. Good weight. Wish mine was that heavy.

DaveT1963 · March 17, 2014, 04:14:00 PM

I think you'll love that bow. USAF? I retired a few years back.... need to get up that way and chase moose/bear before I am too old.

Chromebuck · March 17, 2014, 05:10:00 PM

David, You should be able to do moose and bear at a very ripe age. It's the sheep and goats that become a concern. No Sir, not USAF. I live and work on the Kenai Peninsula.

I'm trying to work up to 60lbs, but this draw weight spoke to me for trying a bow that I know nothing about. Good all around weight for hunting most critters, legal for moose and a
weight that should appeal to potential buyers if it's not my fit.

Price was right!

Thanks y'all,

~CB

DDyer · March 17, 2014, 09:16:00 PM

I have one 66" ,60# @28", to heavy for me to shoot much now but I bring it out once in a while for a few shots.Very smooth and forgiving. I have never used FF on mine.

mike g · March 18, 2014, 10:36:00 AM

You guys with the bows slightly to heavy, Most bowyers can take 5 Lbs off of them....

DaveT1963 · March 18, 2014, 01:15:00 PM

I've thought about that - but this old friend and I have too many memories - I'm leaving it as it was so my grandson one day can have his Pa Pa's bow

longbowman · March 18, 2014, 01:36:00 PM

I had one of those bows and let it go and still kick myself for it! It was beautiful 70#@27" and shot great. Live and learn!