3Rivers Archery




The Trad Gang Digital Market














Contribute to Trad Gang and Access the Classifieds!

Become a Trad Gang Sponsor!

Traditional Archery for Bowhunters




RIGHT HAND BOWS CLASSIFIEDS

LEFT HAND BOWS CLASSIFIEDS

TRAD GANG CLASSIFIEDS ACCESS


Main Menu

tough descision

Started by Hummer3T, January 24, 2012, 10:00:00 AM

Previous topic - Next topic

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Hummer3T

I am looking at ordering a long bow. I have never owned a longbow but have shot several. I am looking at three different bows, My first choice is big Jim's Buffalo 3 piece, I love the look/style of this bow. The next is Big Jim's thunderchild take down, I have shot this bow a little and loved it.  My third Bow of choice is a centaur, I love the shelf design on this bow and have heard nothing but good things.  I was hoping to go with a take down bow, that shoots forgiving for a 27 inch draw with a 56-60 inch over all length, Please let me know by voting 1 ,2 or 3.
An yes their will be some of you that will want to say  buy all three, "I would like to stay married a little longer"

I plan on phoning both Jim's and talking to them about options and etc. but thought I would try this out first.
Life is about learning from your mistakes!

Chek-mate hunter I 62" riser with 60" limbs 49&42lbs@28

Samick Sage 62" 50lbs@28

Big Jim Mountain Monarch Recurve  60 inch / 50 lbs @ 28

wooddamon1

Of the 3 choices, I like the Buffalo best looks-wise. Haven't shot any of 'em though.
"The history of the bow and arrow is the history of mankind..."-Fred Bear

cbCrow

I have never shot any of the bows listed so I'll give no opinion. I will offer this, first off before buying any bow do your homework, call the bowyers and get a feel of them and see what they reccomend, if you can shoot the bows. Do some research here by using the search feature at the top and never let anyone vote what bow you will get, what do they care they aren't going to be out any money if you don't like it!

Cyclic-Rivers

I agree with Chuck.  

I have shot all 3 bows and liked them all.  Personally if I ordered a custom bow, there would be No doubt in my mind that is the bow I want.  If you are on teh fence, it jsut means you need to do a little more home work first.

Good luck and remember to keep it fun!
Relax,

You'll live longer!

Charlie Janssen

PBS Associate Member
Wisconsin Traditional Archers


>~TGMM~> <~Family~Of~The~Bow~<

Hummer3T

Thanks cbCrow, I have done my home work, and are still having an issue with which one to get.  I know what your saying about picking a bow, but I'm really struggling in this decision.

I'm definitely not using this as my final decision, but as part of my research, their is a lot of wisdom in the keys of trad gang and just wanted to use it as my research.  


Thanks for the honesty
Tim
Life is about learning from your mistakes!

Chek-mate hunter I 62" riser with 60" limbs 49&42lbs@28

Samick Sage 62" 50lbs@28

Big Jim Mountain Monarch Recurve  60 inch / 50 lbs @ 28

**DONOTDELETE**

I don't have any experience with Big Jim's bows, but I've run several Centaur bows through their paces and give them a serious thumbs up.   :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:

frank bullitt

Hummer, "Don't buy before you shoot"!

I'm sure either would be great bows, but, maybe not for you. It ain't Homework!  :bigsmyl:

YORNOC

Ouch, two phenominal bowyers. Glad its not me deciding.
David M. Conroy

JR Williams

I wish I could help but man you couldn't go wrong with either of those guys.
God Bless

Numunuu

Hummer3T

QuoteOriginally posted by frank bullitt:
Hummer, "Don't buy before you shoot"!

I'm sure either would be great bows, but, maybe not for you. It ain't Homework!   :bigsmyl:  
I will not be able to shoot before I buy, very limited in traditional shops/equipment up here.

either I go it and if it doesn't work out I resell or it works out.
Life is about learning from your mistakes!

Chek-mate hunter I 62" riser with 60" limbs 49&42lbs@28

Samick Sage 62" 50lbs@28

Big Jim Mountain Monarch Recurve  60 inch / 50 lbs @ 28

frank bullitt

Best to ya, brother! But since ya did say you shot the Thunderchild and loved it, that be the one!  :bigsmyl:

huntingarcher

As crazy as it sounds to sane person.Most of us will get all 3 LOL....As far as I know you can't go wrong with any of them.
IF MONEY TALKS MINE SAYS GOODBY

Zradix

QuoteOriginally posted by frank bullitt:
Best to ya, brother! But since ya did say you shot the Thunderchild and loved it, that be the one!   :bigsmyl:  
I'm leaning that way too just because you have "some" experience with it.
If some animals are good at hunting and others are suitable for hunting, then the Gods must clearly smile on hunting.~Aristotle

..there's more fun in hunting with the handicap of the bow than there is in hunting with the sureness of the gun.~ F.Bear

Hawkeye

Maybe you really should just look at this as... "Which should I get FIRST!!!"   :rolleyes:    :dunno:    :rolleyes:
Daryl Harding
"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose."  Jim Elliot

Traditional bowhunting is often a game of seconds... and inches!

Hummer3T

QuoteOriginally posted by Hawkeye:
Maybe you really should just look at this as... "Which should I get FIRST!!!"    :rolleyes:      :dunno:      :rolleyes:  
Now I like that thinking....
Life is about learning from your mistakes!

Chek-mate hunter I 62" riser with 60" limbs 49&42lbs@28

Samick Sage 62" 50lbs@28

Big Jim Mountain Monarch Recurve  60 inch / 50 lbs @ 28

trad_in_cali

As a lefty in a city where there is EXTREMELY limited access to trad tackle and forget about lefty, I had to make a lot of expensive decisions without trying a bow first. I would say that the grip has proven to be a MAJOR factor in whether I'll like/shoot a bow. Don't buy a bow new that you haven't tried. See if there's a try-before-you-buy program at all. It's worth the extra money upfront, to avoid waiting (9 months in Big Jim's case) and then having to get on another waiting list because the bow didn't fit you well (not to mention the financial hit). Just my two cents as someone who's had to find bows exclusively by buying without trying for years. Ouch!
Marco

Rob DiStefano

all the bows you mention are top shelf and your question will only muddy the waters for ya.  all the opinions of others are just that, and you really need to just make up yer own mind and move forward.  pick one, be happy, kill critters.   :)
IAM ~ The only government I trust is my .45-70 & my Ol' Brown Bess

JDinPA

QuoteOriginally posted by Hummer3T:
Thanks cbCrow, I have done my home work, and are still having an issue with which one to get.  I know what your saying about picking a bow, but I'm really struggling in this decision.

I'm definitely not using this as my final decision, but as part of my research, their is a lot of wisdom in the keys of trad gang and just wanted to use it as my research.  


Thanks for the honesty
Tim
A lot of bowyers will send you a demo to try out...

drewsbow

I love my thunderchild , just sayin   :wavey:
Try to be the person your dog thinks you are :0)
TGMM Family of the Bow
N.Y. Bowhunters member
BigJim 3 pc buffalo 48@28
BigJim thunderchild 55@31
BigJim thunderchild 55@32 Jim's bow

limbolt

Never owned a Centaur but I just got my Thunderchild and i'm likeing it more every day.
Big Jim builds a great bow and is a fine guy to do business with.


Contact Us | Trad Gang.com © | User Agreement
Copyright 2003 thru 2025 ~ Trad Gang.com ©