Big Jim's Desert Bighorn? Specs on PG. 2

[Wannabe1]

Does anyone own or has anyone shot one of Big Jim's Desert Bighorn recurves? Would love to hear your thoughts and see some strung pics of your bow if possible. Thanks in advance.    

[nineworlds9]

'pamike' has one and gives it many praises, that's quite an endorsement when considering what other bows he favors.  I have been wondering about this model myself.

[BigJim]

Don't forget, you could always do a test drive  

bigjim

[nineworlds9]

You had to go and say that LOL.  To be honest I've been eyeing that marked down rosewood lefty for a while, just haven't been in a position to go for it yet.

[Cyclic-Rivers]

TW  I have held one in my hand and it felt good.  Now personally I dont prefer heavier mass weight bows so for me holding one next to the thunderchild or buffalo, I prefer the latter two.

Of course that's my preference and I have no opinion on performance as I never shot it.

I think unfortunately Jim may have a  great solution for you if you are serious about buying one.  Maybe you can still get in on his awesome sale????

In any case, if you get your paws on one, let us know what you think.

[cacciatore]

I received my Desert Bighorn from Big Jim, it is a wery well made bows with Jim's attention to details and fabolous choice of woods. The bow looks to be a fast and very stable shooter.
I ain't be able to give it a full test drive because a couple of day later I left for my hunting camp with the bow that I carried with me for that hunt.
I plan to try it when I'll be back home with a full comparison.

[dabprice]

Mine is very fast and quiet. Great bow.

[huntingarcher]

I just received my Desert Bighorn.Bigjim sent it to me then I sent it back and had him make a small adjustment to the grip.It now has the perfect recurve grip for me.Bigjim has built 5 bows for me and its a true pleasure to work with him.We bounce ideas off one another till we come up with a plan.

This Desert Bighorn is 60" 50@28 with mango limb veneers and Ebony-Koa riser with moose horn tips and overlays.The fit and finish is typical Bigjim craftsmanship,just outstanding.

As performance goes the bow shoots quick and very quiet,feels rock solid.

       

[Trumpkin the Dwarf]

Well now I've got the wantsies! Who thought pictures were a good idea?  

[dabprice]

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[T-Bowhunter]

I have shot one several times, it was very fast and shoots great, if I was buying a recurve I would purchase the bighorn, but I prefer the thunder child.

[Wannabe1]

Dang it, dang it, DANG IT!        Man those strung profile pics are killing me! Now I love longbows but, I have been known to shoot a few recurves pretty well also. Big Jim has one on his website that I am sorely tempted with but, having a hard time pulling the trigger. I've got the funds but, for some reason I haven't caved and will probably regret it if I don't as someone else will get it.   :rolleyes:

[Cyclic-Rivers]

TW I ain't gonna tell you what to do. I think deep down you know what to do.

[pamike]

Sorry for delay - well actually not really cause I was on an elk hunt in Montana!

The desert bighorn is a really sweet shooting bow. I am amazed at how quiet the bow is and how accurate I can shoot it. I prefer aheavy riser and this one ddoesn't disappoint. I know this is a stretch for some but this bow has very similar manners and qualities of my habus!  Does not have speed of habu but does have shoot ability.

Of course it doesn't hurt that BJ uses unbelievable woods - mine is BW ebony.

If you have specific questions just pm me

Mike

[Wannabe1]

Thank you Mike but, Charlie subliminally told me what to do! (You know you did Charlie! Kidding   :D ) I went and ordered the one that I wanted from his instock selection. Hot Dang, I'm excited and can't wait to give this bow a shooting session.  

[Wannabe1]

60" Desert Bighorn Recurve, 3 Piece Takedown, Right Handed, 44# @ 28" Zebra Wood #2 Limbs, East Indian Rosewood / Zebra Wood 16" Riser, fast flight string string silencers.

Can you say, "Yee Haaaaw!?"

[Wannabe1]

Sneak peaks off of BigJim's website.


 

[elknutz]

I love flat cut zebra, great looking bow!

[pamike]

I think you will love that bow!  Was really glad when I found these. Always liked Jims work but struggled with light mass weight of his longbows.

[nineworlds9]

Congrats Wannabe', enjoy the new bow!
now you're makin me want that discounted lefty  :D