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Offline DEAN

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BIG RIVER LONGBOWS???
« on: October 16, 2008, 05:59:00 PM »
Would anyone have any pictures or feedback on these BIG RIVER LONGBOWS BY John Mc Donald?
thanks
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Re: BIG RIVER LONGBOWS???
« Reply #1 on: October 16, 2008, 07:12:00 PM »
Dean,
I have two of his bows and am more than satisfied with them. Both are 66" one is 47# and the other is 49#. They shoot great. Haven't taken any photos of them as yet. One has Juniper lams and the other is Bocote, nice looking bows!

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Re: BIG RIVER LONGBOWS???
« Reply #2 on: October 17, 2008, 03:55:00 AM »
Dean,
   I've got a 66" 51# and it is a very quick and quiet bow. Sorry no pics, but mine is bamboo core,yew lams with a cocobolo riser. It is a severe r/d bow.
Denny

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Re: BIG RIVER LONGBOWS???
« Reply #3 on: October 17, 2008, 07:39:00 AM »
His 66" R/D longbow that looks similar to a 21st Century is a great shooting bow. fast and easy to make whisper quiet.

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Re: BIG RIVER LONGBOWS???
« Reply #4 on: October 17, 2008, 08:07:00 AM »
thank you
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Re: BIG RIVER LONGBOWS???
« Reply #5 on: October 17, 2008, 10:08:00 AM »
I shoot them as my primary bow & have owned at least 20 of them. They are a nice, affordable bow. I have 9 in the stable right now. Every reaction I have ever seen from somebody who shoots one for the first time is WOW, nice shooting bow. They are not fancy, just classic looking & sweet shooting.
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Re: BIG RIVER LONGBOWS???
« Reply #6 on: October 17, 2008, 10:44:00 AM »
Someone help my bud out..

I have met John twice at the Coon Rapids shoot, and his bows are awesome... I was particulary fond of a 60" recurve he had the year before last.  A true character. I'd like to find a used curve of his...

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Re: BIG RIVER LONGBOWS???
« Reply #7 on: October 17, 2008, 01:43:00 PM »
I have several of John's bows as well.  All are 66".  All WERE really good looking, however I painted them all.  John about sh...  OK you know what I meant.   I like his bows, a lot, and they are very affordable too!  As with any bow, maybe you should try to find one to try out first.
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Re: BIG RIVER LONGBOWS???
« Reply #8 on: October 17, 2008, 03:50:00 PM »
I am waiting on a used one I picked up here on the Gang. The bow I have coming is the 66" model and has the prettiest myrtle veneers. Is the 66" longbow the prefered length in this model? I see it mentioned alot. Chuck, I'm with John on the paint....   :eek:     :scared:    :)

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Re: BIG RIVER LONGBOWS???
« Reply #9 on: October 17, 2008, 08:00:00 PM »
Shawn.  to me, a bow should be painted camo.  Just me.  In fact the first bow I had him build was to be all black.  Black glass, clack handle, only the bamboo lam's had color.  He asked why and I told him right out.... first thing I am gonna do is paint it.  

When I paint it, I spray the whole bow with (grass) green camo paint, then when it is a bit dried I make sweeps across the bow with flat black camo paint, maybe 3-4" wide.  The centers are solid and the edges are fade outs.  Watch where you lay that bow down, cause you WILL lose it in the tall grass.

I have other bows that are pretty.
ChuckC

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Re: BIG RIVER LONGBOWS???
« Reply #10 on: October 18, 2008, 09:18:00 AM »


 

 

 

 

 
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Re: BIG RIVER LONGBOWS???
« Reply #11 on: October 18, 2008, 09:57:00 PM »
Brian you show off!  :saywhat:    :biglaugh:  <><
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Re: BIG RIVER LONGBOWS???
« Reply #12 on: October 18, 2008, 10:35:00 PM »
Ha, that aint half of them!  :goldtooth:
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Re: BIG RIVER LONGBOWS???
« Reply #13 on: October 19, 2008, 10:12:00 AM »
Chuck, just pullin' your chain!

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Re: BIG RIVER LONGBOWS???
« Reply #14 on: October 20, 2008, 08:17:00 PM »
Well, I got the used bow in today and it flings a heavy arrow out there. I think I am going to be real pleased with it. I have a 27" draw and the bow is 50 @ 27.  My 640 grain arrow was going 155-157 fps. Not too bad.

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