Big River Hill Style on Order...

Kris · March 27, 2014, 07:24:00 PM

I'll get my brother to post his Hill style McDonald bow. I have a static tipped 21st century profile McDonald LB (the first of two made) with 21" radius limbs...a real shooter! It has maple cores with black glass back & belly and Ziricote riser.

Kris

Andrew Holden · March 27, 2014, 09:30:00 PM

John is the reason I started shooting a long bow I used to live next to his son and I shot compound with him all the time until Johns grandson came over one day with his hill style bow that John made and I've been hooked ever since. I just stopped over to Johns 2 weeks ago and ordered my second bow from him but now I have to stop back over to his house and order another one for my wife too.

GREATBROWNKNOCKEMDOWN · March 28, 2014, 01:00:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by foxbo:
I asked him how long it would take to complete the bow, six to eight months? He said, "Something like that.". :)As old as he is, I feel lucky that he's still taking orders. I just hope he has good health to follow.

B.R.B.C (BigRiver Bow cult)..... shoot he can make a bow in two days if he wants, and his Hill Style bows, with his eyes closed

They are the best out there, but i am not that partial to them

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GREATBROWNKNOCKEMDOWN · March 28, 2014, 01:05:00 PM

Reminds me i have to edit my account, i recently sold a couple and only kept 3 of my Big Rivers, kinda kicking myself for selling one of them, but the new owner promised to sell it back if he ever wants to get rid of it.

foxbo · March 28, 2014, 04:44:00 PM

Can wait to see some pics!

I've seen a few pics of you and your game animals Rafael. Little doubt that you're a big river fan!

foxbo · March 29, 2014, 07:34:00 PM

It's getting pitiful when you have to hunt and post your own pics!

This is one of the craftsman himself, Mr. John McDonald. He's the gentleman in the center holding one of his bows.

Panhead Johnson · March 30, 2014, 05:53:00 AM

I'd love to show off my Big River collection, especially the Hill- She's a beauty- Black glass back, white glass belly. But the skill and technological savy required to post pictures is beyond mine capabilities. I'm hopeful that some others will post their Big River Hills.

MikeNova · March 30, 2014, 01:51:00 PM

He gives me a hard time about my southern accent lol!

foxbo · March 30, 2014, 02:21:00 PM

We never got that far into the conversation. The dang bell's palsy made it much worse and we had a hell of a time, but mostly with the addresses. I finally got his address and after several attempts at mine, I said, "I'll just mail you my address with the deposit!".

Wudstix · April 15, 2014, 05:01:00 PM

John called and told my the 62" bow was at 62#, so if a 60" bow is OK he can get it to around 65# like I want. 60" will work better for hunting Texas Cedar anyway.

nineworlds9 · April 15, 2014, 06:01:00 PM

I had one of his Hills briefly and it was as fine a Hill as I have tried. Just had wonderful attention to detail, like nicely radiused string nocks and such. I actually preferred it to the Miller OT I also once had. Had to send it on though. It was a straight grip and I prefer a locator.

Wudstix · April 18, 2014, 05:49:00 PM

Talked to John yesterday and the 62" bow was a few pounds light, so mine will be a 60" to get it closer to the 65# I want. That is fine with me, easier to get through the brush.

foxbo · April 25, 2014, 05:44:00 PM

I received a call yesterday on my cell at the Y. It was Mr. McDonald. I thought, gosh, this should be good. He can't understand me very well and I can't hear for crap! The weight room was noisy, so I stuck one finger in my worst ear and rolled the dice. "How wide did you want your grip on this bow?" asked Mr. McDonald. "You've got it about finished?" I asked? "Well, yeah. Did you want me to put it back in the corner?" replied he. "Oh no!", I said, "I'm just so surprised since I just placed the order back in March. Are you talking about the width between the back and belly?" "No.", replied Mr. McDonald, "I'm referring to the width from left to right.". "I'd like it to be about an inch.", I replied. "I only go as narrow as 1 1/16", he replied. "Well, I'll take that then." I went on to say, "Did you craft the bow with the five lams of bamboo?" He replied, "I went ahead and made it a six lam bow." "That's fine by me.", I said. "I've always loved the deep core bows.". Well, hell I only did five", replied he. "That'll work", I said. I figured the ole boy was making sport of me in some fashion, which was fine by me. I've gotten use to it over the years. :)I truly believe if we were to meet, he'd have a great time giving me the business. I couldn't help but thinking that we'd be good friends.

Well, long story short, the bow should be finished and in my hands within a couple of weeks. That's super quick compared to what I thought would take place. Initially, he said six to eight months, or something like that. I'm looking so forward to receiving this 68" gem and knowing that it was crafted by one of the very best in the business. I'll post some pics when it arrives....

foxbo · April 29, 2014, 06:57:00 PM

Mr. McDonald called and stated that he shipped the bow today! Pics should follow hopefully this weekend.

Pete McMiller · April 29, 2014, 07:27:00 PM

Foxbo, you are in for a treat. I shot both of my Big River R/Ds this weekend at a 3D shoot and couldn't believe how much pleasure I derive from shooting them. If I need to 'make' a shot either of those bows will do it. Looking forward to the pics.