Author Topic: Shrew or Thunderstick;need your opinions (Read 479 times)

bihunter · « **on:** February 16, 2008, 10:06:00 PM »

Need your opinions on whether to get a Super Shrew or one of the Thundersticks(Moab or Mag 111) Turn around time is not an issue, nor is price.

vermonster13 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 16, 2008, 10:07:00 PM »

Both are excellent bows and bowyers. Which grip fits you best is where I would go.

flatlander37 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 16, 2008, 10:09:00 PM »

I have only been able to shoot the MOAB of the two. Like vermonster said look at the grips. FWIW I loved the MOAB. Mark

Jeff U · « **Reply #3 on:** February 16, 2008, 10:15:00 PM »

If...

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Originally posted by bihunter:
... Turn around time is not an issue, nor is price.

Then, the answer would be... BOTH

You can always sell one.

robslifts · « **Reply #4 on:** February 16, 2008, 10:29:00 PM »

shrew

david janssen · « **Reply #5 on:** February 17, 2008, 07:17:00 AM »

You could always just buy both.

bentpole · « **Reply #6 on:** February 17, 2008, 08:10:00 AM »

They are both great bows. If you want a short hybrid in the Thunderstick line the bow to look at is the MAG.It starts at 56"s and draws like a much longer bow.Grips on both are very good as far as consistant hand placement which equals accuracy..Tuff choice.

Tim Fishell · « **Reply #7 on:** February 17, 2008, 08:14:00 AM »

You are comparing two very different bows. I have shot both and both are great bows!! That being said like Vermonster stated the grip is the deciding factor. Shoot both and see what fits you and your style best!!

Trad Lad · « **Reply #8 on:** February 17, 2008, 08:34:00 AM »

I have had a MOAB since 05, it is a great bow. Comfortable, easy to shoot, very forgiving even for a hybrid and best, very fast regardless of the pounds. I have a 52# and never found it wanting. Jim Reynolds is also a great boyer, he will work with you. It isn't my way or get someone elses. I have several friends and two family members that have Jim's bows. You wouldn't be sorry.
Trad Lad

KELLEY40 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 17, 2008, 08:41:00 AM »

I was thinking 6 months for a Thunderstick 1 year for a shrew!Order both.
Both are great bows.

buckeye_hunter · « **Reply #10 on:** February 17, 2008, 09:12:00 AM »

BiHunter,

When faced with a tough choice between two things I really like, I use the following sentence to decide;

I really want the ________________, but the _____________ is geat too.

The bow you put in the first blank is the one to go with. The one that you would put in the second blank is just making you second guess.

That said, I have shot both and would put the Shrew in the first blank. Both are great bows and made by even better people. You can't go wrong either way!

Just My Opinion,
-Charlie

longbowben · « **Reply #11 on:** February 17, 2008, 09:33:00 AM »

MOAB its a truly hand made bow no cnc.Jim is a very nice person invited him to hunt with leatherneck and myself on our farm this nov.

ISP 5353 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 17, 2008, 01:13:00 PM »

Wow, tough choice. I have shot both, but have only limited time with the Thunderstick. Great bow, but I liked the Shrew a little better. The grips are quite different. Pick whatever fits. Good luck.

Cedar Savage · « **Reply #13 on:** February 17, 2008, 02:12:00 PM »

Robert,
I own a Shrew Classic Hunter (54") and a Thunderstick III (60"). Both are excellent bows. If you like short bows go with the Shrew. If you prefer a longer bow, go with the Thunderstick. Considering a take-down? If so, I'm not sure if you can get a take-down Thunderstick, but I know you can get a take-down Shrew. Good luck.

Scott

Java Man · « **Reply #14 on:** February 17, 2008, 03:14:00 PM »

Jim is a great guy.

BTW, no cnc's in the Shrew shop either.

Java Man

JEFF B · « **Reply #15 on:** February 17, 2008, 03:35:00 PM »

shrew or thunderstick it dont matter because when ya finished playing with them you can send them to me. hows that

Ron LaClair · « **Reply #16 on:** February 17, 2008, 03:45:00 PM »

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Jim is a great guy.

BTW, no cnc's in the Shrew shop either.

Java Man

Also Jims been making bows longer than most bowyers today, that's something to consider.

ISP 5353 · « **Reply #17 on:** February 17, 2008, 04:18:00 PM »

Speaking of longer bows, Ron any more thoughts on a 66" Shrew?

Molson · « **Reply #18 on:** February 17, 2008, 05:00:00 PM »

I haven't shot a Moab but hear nothing but good about them. As for Jim, we were looking at his bows at one of the shows. We had our boys with us, which were all 12 and under at the time. Boys being boys, they kept picking up the bows and looking at them. We kept telling them not to touch. Jim gets up and walks over and tells the boys these bows are too heavy. He picks a few lighter ones off the rack and tells them to try them. This made me a nervous wreck as I could just see one of them dry firing. Jim didn't seem worried at all and kept encouraging them. Doesn't seem like much but it made the boys happy and made them feel important. To me, that says alot about who Jim is.

As for the Shrew...Just got mine a few days ago. I'd buy another in a heartbeat. Matter of fact, I'll probably call Ron this week and do just that!

Dave2old · « **Reply #19 on:** February 17, 2008, 06:38:00 PM »

I'd buy both! It builds character for kids to put themsleves through college. So everyone wins!


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