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Title: My "Go - To" Bow with pics
Post by: Kenneth on October 28, 2010, 05:55:00 PM
Well I got a package from Big Jim when I was in WV a few days ago.  2pc Thunder Child 56" 53# @ 28"   This is my Gray Ghost go-to hunting bow.  As usual Big Jim did an amazing job!!

 (http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv249/KenSel_Hunt/Big%20Jim%20Thunder%20Child/ThunderChild9.jpg)

 (http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv249/KenSel_Hunt/Big%20Jim%20Thunder%20Child/ThunderChild5.jpg)

 (http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv249/KenSel_Hunt/Big%20Jim%20Thunder%20Child/ThunderChild4.jpg)
Title: Re: My "Go - To" Bow with pics
Post by: Kenneth on October 28, 2010, 05:57:00 PM
(http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv249/KenSel_Hunt/Big%20Jim%20Thunder%20Child/ThunderChild3.jpg)

 (http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv249/KenSel_Hunt/Big%20Jim%20Thunder%20Child/ThunderChild7.jpg)
Title: Re: My "Go - To" Bow with pics
Post by: Kenneth on October 28, 2010, 05:58:00 PM
(http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv249/KenSel_Hunt/Big%20Jim%20Thunder%20Child/ThunderChild8.jpg)

 (http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv249/KenSel_Hunt/Big%20Jim%20Thunder%20Child/ThunderChild2.jpg)
Title: Re: My "Go - To" Bow with pics
Post by: Kenneth on October 28, 2010, 05:59:00 PM
(http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv249/KenSel_Hunt/Big%20Jim%20Thunder%20Child/ThunderChild1.jpg)

I couldn't be happier with this little bow!!

Thanks again Jim!!    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: My "Go - To" Bow with pics
Post by: ronp on October 28, 2010, 06:02:00 PM
Wow!
Title: Re: My "Go - To" Bow with pics
Post by: DannyBows on October 28, 2010, 06:41:00 PM
Oh Boy, what a beauty! Awesome choice of woods Kenneth, and as usual Jim's work looks flawless. Congrats and good luck with her.   :notworthy:    :clapper:
Title: Re: My "Go - To" Bow with pics
Post by: Frenchymanny on October 28, 2010, 08:01:00 PM
Sweet bow!!!

   :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :campfire:    

Congrats,
Manny
Title: Re: My "Go - To" Bow with pics
Post by: Mudd on October 28, 2010, 08:26:00 PM
It's a beauty for sure. How does it shoot?

God bless,Mudd
Title: Re: My "Go - To" Bow with pics
Post by: Friend on October 28, 2010, 08:34:00 PM
A beaute!!

Please share your experience with it.
Title: Re: My "Go - To" Bow with pics
Post by: centaur on October 28, 2010, 08:46:00 PM
They just keep comin' and I just keep waitin'. I'm still about 3 months out for mine, so I will just have to drool on my keyboard until mine gets to me.
Beautiful bow!   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: My "Go - To" Bow with pics
Post by: Wannabe1 on October 28, 2010, 09:13:00 PM
Congratulations on a beauty of a bow! Hope she makes meat for ya.   :thumbsup:    :clapper:
Title: Re: My "Go - To" Bow with pics
Post by: KYArcher on October 28, 2010, 09:31:00 PM
Nice Bow!  :thumbsup:   KYArcher  :archer:
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Post by: KentuckyTJ on October 28, 2010, 09:40:00 PM
Wow that's beautiful, always bet on the Grey's.
Title: Re: My "Go - To" Bow with pics
Post by: coaster500 on October 28, 2010, 09:53:00 PM
Great lookin ground blind bow Kenneth, I like it !!
Title: Re: My "Go - To" Bow with pics
Post by: reinmb on October 28, 2010, 10:01:00 PM
nice bow and you will have to forgive me but whos big joe
Title: Re: My "Go - To" Bow with pics
Post by: coaster500 on October 28, 2010, 10:28:00 PM
Big Jim is a Sponsor here...

web link ...   http://www.bigjimsbowcompany.com/


Open at your own risk  :o

 http://s28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/Big%20Jims%20Bows/?albumview=slideshow
Title: Re: My "Go - To" Bow with pics
Post by: Kenneth on October 29, 2010, 11:02:00 AM
I got this bow on Friday and after about 20 arrows I had it tuned and felt confident enough to take it hunting on Sat.  It isn't picky about arrows at all and I'm able to shoot my Beman 500's and my GT 5575's out of it with great flight out to 25-30yds.  This bow was perfect for my Sat. evening hunt which had me perched in my Summit climber with the bar across the front.  With the short 56" length I was able to manuever and shoot comfortably out of the stand.  The bow balances very well and has exceptional pointability and accuracy for a short risered bow;  I was nocking the center out of my block target at 25yds after just a couple shots.  If I ever get the chance to travel to far away places to hunt hogs, elk, bear, or any other critter then "Gray Ghost" will be taking the trip with me.
Title: Re: My "Go - To" Bow with pics
Post by: Steve Clandinin on October 29, 2010, 12:09:00 PM
Hey Kenneth,Great looking bow.the little fella sure does nice work.all the best.
Title: Re: My "Go - To" Bow with pics
Post by: Victory Rider on October 29, 2010, 12:39:00 PM
Great looking bow. Now I really need to order one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: My "Go - To" Bow with pics
Post by: saltwatertom on October 29, 2010, 12:47:00 PM
ohhhhhhh, I have the "wants" soooo bad for one of those........ :thumbsup:    :notworthy:
Title: Re: My "Go - To" Bow with pics
Post by: DannyBows on October 29, 2010, 01:09:00 PM
Great review Kenneth. I just bought one off the classifieds and should have it by Monday. It's a one piece. If I like it as much as I think I will, I'll have to get back on Jim's list for a 2pc. Waitings easier if you already have a Buff and a TC to play with. How many of Jim's bows are in your Stable now?
Good Luck hunting!
Title: Re: My "Go - To" Bow with pics
Post by: Kenneth on October 29, 2010, 02:18:00 PM
Dan,  I have a Dalmation Buff and the 2pc Thunder Child but as soon as I get the funds I'm gonna order a 2pc. Buffalo bow.
Title: Re: My "Go - To" Bow with pics
Post by: Friend on October 30, 2010, 09:10:00 PM
I look foward to the day that I get the opportunity to run the Thunder Child.

The bow visually, on paper and from the many positive comments warrants a closer look.
Title: Re: My "Go - To" Bow with pics
Post by: doubleo on October 30, 2010, 09:27:00 PM
Neat looking bow. I really like it's name and the 56" length. Good luck with it.
Title: Re: My "Go - To" Bow with pics
Post by: DannyBows on October 30, 2010, 09:46:00 PM
Kenneth, the TC came today and I had to rush home from work to catch some daylight to at least see how she feels. Oh Boy, your review is spot-on! Sooo smooth, fast, and quiet as a Mouse Fart! I just love how she points. What a bow. Oh, and of course Jim's workmanship is just flawless. I'm loving the Tiger Myrtle, and it looks perfect with the Ziricote Riser. I'm gonna have to call Jim and "Beg" him for a spot on the list for a 2pc as soon as I catch-up on a couple things. Now, to start the agony of choosing the woods. Lol! I've seen a few stunning Gray Stained Quilted Maple bows lately I can't get off my mind. Ain't life Grand when you Go Trad?
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Post by: Thumper Dunker on October 31, 2010, 01:15:00 AM
Zowie ! thats nice.
Title: Re: My "Go - To" Bow with pics
Post by: Airborne on October 31, 2010, 01:39:00 AM
Awesome tree stand bow--I like the "pick a spot" saying on it!
Title: Re: My "Go - To" Bow with pics
Post by: Kenneth on November 01, 2010, 08:16:00 PM
Dan,  good deal brother!!  I love that Tiger Myrtle and I'm seriously considering it for bow #3 from Jim.  The hardest part about ordering one of Jim's bow is not the wait since it takes me that long to make up my mind what wood combo I want.

I did some fine tuning and this bow eats up the GT 5575's with Big Jim broadheads on the end.  I don't think Rhinehart new about the BJ broadhead when they made the warranty on the 18-1 target.  :)
Title: Re: My "Go - To" Bow with pics
Post by: DannyBows on November 01, 2010, 10:04:00 PM
Kenneth you're right about her tolerance for arrows, and I'm already confident enough to take her hunting this week. As a matter of fact, I'm loving her so much that she is now my Go-To Bow. Gotta get a 2pc for sure. I'm using CE 30-50's with 225 grain Interseptors for a 510 grain total arrow weight. I'm getting just short of 50# out of her at my draw and she really spits an arrow with speed and authority. I love this bow! I'm leaning towards AmberBoo core with Dirty Boo Limbs, and the heaviest Riser wood Jim can get.
Title: Re: My "Go - To" Bow with pics
Post by: Kenneth on November 04, 2010, 07:29:00 PM
Dan,  yep the little TC's are awesome shooters  and they grow on ya real fast!  I didn't see any pics of yours posted.  Show her off a little!    :readit:  

I'll try to get some more pics this weekend with my Slim Jim quiver mounted on the bow and hopefully I can talk John into making me a 4 arrow Pro quiver to match since I'll mostly be using 3 blade heads.