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I have owned several of the bows Jim makes, in fact all but the MOAB. I take advantage of ever opportunity I can when the chance to shoot more of his bows presents itself. Why? Because they are just fun to shoot. They hit where I'm looking. Once I figured out it might be ok to give a testimony about Jim and his bows I just had to jump in. Thanks for reading. Good luck on your search. God bless,Mudd
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I recently acquired a MOAB and am very pleased. It shoots very nice and the craftsmanship is great. In the Aug/Sep 2005 issue of Traditional Bowhunter magazine, Blacky Schwarz has a review of the MOAB. Unfortunately I have no experience with Treadway bows. Good luck with the bow you choose.
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BDan, I just recently traded for a MOAB. It is 60" and I am drawing it to 30" and I love it. I shoot 3-under and don't have any problems with this length bow.
hawk22, My MOAB is not cut to center maybe a 1/8th shy.
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I just got my MOAB in a few weeks ago. Now mind you, I'm a recurve shooter but wanted a longbow in my arsenal. Jim worked with me and I had my MOAB cut past center like a recurve. This way I can go back and forth from my curve to it. It shoots really well and is smooth. I've shot the mags and MOABs and like the MOAB better.
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I have had a 58" T-Mag for a number of years. I have a BW LAG which is the same draw weight and the T-Mag is a lot quicker and quieter. I think if I buy another bow from jim, though, it will probably be a MOAB since I have come to like a little more mass in the riser.
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I used to have a 60" Thunderstick Mag and have a 56" Treadway Black Forest. Both 56#@28." To really compare apples to apples, the Mag would have to be the same length. Hard to recommend one over the other--both are excellent shooters (good-pointing, fast and flat), but I still have the Black Forest.
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I owned a TS II when they first came out and to this day has been the finest shooting longbow that I have owned. If it were me, I would save a little money and buy the TS III. You still get a very high quality bow for a little less money. I don't know that there is enough difference to pay for the MOAB. JMO
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I have a 60" and a 62" MOAB, my son shoots a 56" Mag, and my wife a TS III. All are great bows. I would say between the MOAB's, I personally do not notice any distinct difference between them, they are 57#@28, and 52 @ 27 so I can shoot the same arrows from either. I draw about 27". My sons Mag is a quick shooter for sure. THe TS III is 41# and VERY smooth to shoot. I actually shoot this one the best, when I can pry it away from the Mrs. She also shoots it very well, and has won a couple shoots with it. Regardless of which Thunderstick you go with, you will have a top notch custom bow.
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I have had 3 Thunder sticks and all of them were great performers, highly accurate bows.
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I have a 58" 54@28 Mag. Really like this bow, especially for hunting from tight quarters. Reminds me a little of a sports car - light and quick, but needs a fairly steady hand to get the most out of it. Smooth draw and accurate, couldn't ask for much more in a bow.
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I've got a year old 58" Thunderstick mag I wouldn't mind letting go of. I'm addicted to my 62" MOAB and anything that doesn't shoot the same is just...wrong.
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