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Author Topic: Jim Brackenbury Longbow The Old Timer???  (Read 411 times)

Offline Chromebuck

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Jim Brackenbury Longbow The Old Timer???
« on: March 17, 2014, 03:03:00 PM »
Came across this bow to find out that it is located near where I live.  First I've seen one of these and wondered if anyone could comment.  The bow is 62" 53@28.  

I know Jim's 3 piece recurve has a cult following but have never seen a one piece longbow.

Are they fast flight compatible?  How do people like the grip?  What are your thoughts in general.

Search tool brought back a few threads, but not much to speak of.  

   

Thanks,

~CB
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62" JD Berry Taipan 53@28
60" Super Shrew 2pc 53@28
58" Ed Scott Owl Bow 53@28

Offline DaveT1963

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Re: Jim Brackenbury Longbow The Old Timer???
« Reply #1 on: March 17, 2014, 03:05:00 PM »
I have one made decades ago and if it wasn't so heavy weight I'd still be hunting with it.  Its a great bow and I think mine has FF on it but I am not sure.
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Caribow Tuktu ET 53# @ 27 Inches
Thunderhorn takedown longbow 55# @ 27
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Offline Keith Zimmerman

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Re: Jim Brackenbury Longbow The Old Timer???
« Reply #2 on: March 17, 2014, 03:06:00 PM »
I have one.  62 44@28.  Osage and Elm veneers...good shooter but too light for me.  My wife and daughter shoot it once in awhile.
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Offline Chromebuck

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Re: Jim Brackenbury Longbow The Old Timer???
« Reply #3 on: March 17, 2014, 03:44:00 PM »
Thanks guys!  I have committed to buying this bow.  The wife is in Anchorage today and that's where the seller is located.  How I pulled this off without a fight is remarkable.

No shipping charges!  With so much hunting up here you never know what might pop up.

It does have antler tip overlays.

   
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60" Super Shrew 2pc 53@28
58" Ed Scott Owl Bow 53@28

Offline Keith Zimmerman

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Re: Jim Brackenbury Longbow The Old Timer???
« Reply #4 on: March 17, 2014, 03:55:00 PM »
Mine does too.  Whats the weight on the one you are getting?
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Offline Chromebuck

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Re: Jim Brackenbury Longbow The Old Timer???
« Reply #5 on: March 17, 2014, 03:59:00 PM »
62" 53#@28
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Offline Keith Zimmerman

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Re: Jim Brackenbury Longbow The Old Timer???
« Reply #6 on: March 17, 2014, 04:05:00 PM »
Nice.  Good weight.  Wish mine was that heavy.
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Offline DaveT1963

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Re: Jim Brackenbury Longbow The Old Timer???
« Reply #7 on: March 17, 2014, 04:14:00 PM »
I think you'll love that bow.  USAF?  I retired a few years back.... need to get up that way and chase moose/bear before I am too old.
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Caribow Tuktu ET 53# @ 27 Inches
Thunderhorn takedown longbow 55# @ 27
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Offline Chromebuck

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Re: Jim Brackenbury Longbow The Old Timer???
« Reply #8 on: March 17, 2014, 05:10:00 PM »
David,  You should be able to do moose and bear at a very ripe age.  It's the sheep and goats that become a concern.  No Sir, not USAF.  I live and work on the Kenai Peninsula.

I'm trying to work up to 60lbs, but this draw weight spoke to me for trying a bow that I know nothing about.  Good all around weight for hunting most critters, legal for moose and a
weight that should appeal to potential buyers if it's not my fit.

Price was right!

Thanks y'all,

~CB
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58" Ed Scott Owl Bow 53@28

Offline DDyer

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Re: Jim Brackenbury Longbow The Old Timer???
« Reply #9 on: March 17, 2014, 09:16:00 PM »
I have one 66" ,60# @28", to heavy for me to shoot much now but I bring it out once in a while for a few shots.Very smooth and forgiving. I have never used FF on mine.
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Offline mike g

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Re: Jim Brackenbury Longbow The Old Timer???
« Reply #10 on: March 18, 2014, 10:36:00 AM »
You guys with the bows slightly to heavy, Most bowyers can take 5 Lbs off of them....
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Offline DaveT1963

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Re: Jim Brackenbury Longbow The Old Timer???
« Reply #11 on: March 18, 2014, 01:15:00 PM »
I've thought about that - but this old friend and I have too many memories - I'm leaving it as it was so my grandson one day can have his Pa Pa's bow  :)
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Caribow Tuktu ET 53# @ 27 Inches
Thunderhorn takedown longbow 55# @ 27
Lots of James Berry Bows

Offline longbowman

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Re: Jim Brackenbury Longbow The Old Timer???
« Reply #12 on: March 18, 2014, 01:36:00 PM »
I had one of those bows and let it go and still kick myself for it!  It was beautiful 70#@27" and shot great.  Live and learn!
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