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Author Topic: Bivouac Union Jack review?  (Read 2662 times)

Offline Formby

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Bivouac Union Jack review?
« on: November 16, 2021, 03:03:32 PM »
Anyone have any feedback on the Union Jack by Bivouac Bow Co? Thinking about having one built but I’m not hearing much about them.

Offline Joe2Crow

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Re: Bivouac Union Jack review?
« Reply #1 on: November 16, 2021, 06:37:23 PM »
I believe that’s Jim Belcher under a new company name. He’s been making his Union Jack longbows for a long time.

Offline Ben Maher

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Re: Bivouac Union Jack review?
« Reply #2 on: November 17, 2021, 02:41:49 PM »
Great bows .
I own 4 of them . Man, for a Hill style bow they are super quick .
Build quality is impeccable as always with Jim’s bows .
" All that is gold does not glitter , not all those who wander are lost "
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Offline matt steed

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Re: Bivouac Union Jack review?
« Reply #3 on: November 17, 2021, 06:28:38 PM »
I have never shot the Union Jack but I have handled them several times. Jim and his partner Georgia come to the Howard Hill shoot in Alabama. Their bows are very nice, the fit and finish is amazing.

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Re: Bivouac Union Jack review?
« Reply #4 on: November 27, 2021, 08:25:46 PM »
I first meet Jim and Georgia of Bivouac Bows at the K-zoo Mi trad bow expo. I walked by their booth and was very surprised when I picked up a Union Jack. The fit and finish was perfect , top quality craftsmanship. Georgia came up and asked me if I had any questions.  I thought to myself just another sales girl , Boy was I wrong , she knew her bows inside and out. After talking with Her and Jim, I tried one out . At the range I was very surprised how the grip fit my hand , how smooth it drew and how well I shot it. I told them that I had a work related shoulder injury and they recommended a 66" Union Jack #40 @ 28 yew limbs , I ordered brown on the back and white on the belly.
 I picking up the bow at their shop and they are now my favorite bows . I have a 66"  Union Jack #43@28 with bamboo limbs black on the back and green on the belly. Both are fantastic shooters and the quality is second to none.
I had them make me a Lonestar which is a 50's style recurve and it is a dream to shoot. Again the quality is second to none. 
In January I plan on ordering  another Union Jack but it will be a take down model out of Osage , can't wait.
I wouldn't hesitate on getting any of their offerings . You will enjoy shooting the Union Jack.

Offline Bill Turner

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Re: Bivouac Union Jack review?
« Reply #5 on: November 30, 2021, 01:29:09 PM »
Jim Belcher's "Union Jack" has been around for a number of years. I own and shoot a 60", 47@28 and consider it to be great shooting bow. I previously owned a 66" Union Jack, which was also a great shooter, but just a little to long for me. All of Jim's bows are built to hunt. The Union Jack is a quiet, quick, well designed string follow long bow that will fit the needs of most traditional archers.

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