Author Topic: Thunderstick "clone" (Read 3139 times)

toddster · « **on:** February 15, 2019, 01:42:07 PM »

Hi all, I have had a ThunderMag and Thunderstick III for a while now and just love these bows. I know that Mr. Reynolds has "retired" from building these great bows (if you see him thank him for me on such a great bow). I was wondering if anyone else out there is building one close to it? I know he just seems to put a little magic in each one, and hand's down the best R/D bow I ever shot.

mec lineman · « **Reply #1 on:** February 15, 2019, 01:57:20 PM »

You are right and i will add that his MOAB is one of the finest limb designs i have shot. Holy smokes those are nice!

Wudstix · « **Reply #2 on:** February 15, 2019, 02:55:47 PM »

Had a TS III until it left my truck. Replaced with a MOAB. Loved the TS III and fell in love with the MOAB. All the R/D bows that are close; Morrison and Massey.

Tried them all and picked Thunderstick.

Duker · « **Reply #3 on:** February 15, 2019, 03:38:56 PM »

Jim Reynolds built some awesome bows . My 56" T.S. MAG is still my all time favorite

Wudstix · « **Reply #4 on:** February 15, 2019, 03:58:56 PM »

My MOAB is one of my favorites. It is getting a rest now that I have a John McDonald Big River 21st Century clone and soon to arrive Kota. My problem is that I can only hunt/shoot one bow at a time.

toddster · « **Reply #5 on:** April 22, 2020, 10:03:40 AM »

Well, the quest goes on, shot a few other ones over the time. I can not put my finger on it, but think his limb design and riser length equation is just perfect. "and the beat goes on",

flntknp17 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 22, 2020, 10:13:14 AM »

So I was just thinking about this very same thing the other day. I have around 40 traditional bows give or take at any one time and have owned hundreds over the last 30 years......but if I had to save just one from a fire, it would be my Thunderstick 3. It is simply THE easiest to tune and shoot bow of any design I have ever used. I find it telling that you almost never see them for sale. Mine is only about 41# at my draw length, and yet if I recall correctly, all the deer it has killed were pass throughs. I'd order another one in an instant if I could.

Matt

Wudstix · « **Reply #7 on:** April 22, 2020, 11:46:29 AM »

Just picked up my MOAB yesterday while doing some Covid19 cleaning and was amazed at how the grip molded into my hand. It’s in semi-retirement. I’m in the boat with many others here that wished I had a couple more, especially a TD version. I recall that when I was replacing my TS III 62” Jim recommended the 60” MOAB over the 62” because he felt it had a little extra magic. Seems like most of the bows I have aren’t being made any longer, so in case of a fire I’d have to grab them all!!!

limbow · « **Reply #8 on:** April 22, 2020, 03:11:32 PM »

I've got a 58" T-Mag and a 64" Thunderstick III. Love them both!! Solid performers. The one that got away was the Ramhorn Jim built, 50's style one piece recurve. That was the bees knees. I will say I could never get used to the MOAB for some reason. Had a couple of them and they didn't make the cut.

slowbowjoe · « **Reply #9 on:** April 22, 2020, 04:13:25 PM »

Had a 58" Thunderstick Mag that was smooth and sweet, and awful pretty to boot. Don't know why I sold it.

toddster · « **Reply #10 on:** April 22, 2020, 08:24:46 PM »

I got done posting, and went out and shot 50 arrows though T3, then unstrung put it up. Love it and I know in my heart I will break it some how, and no back up.

Wudstix · « **Reply #11 on:** April 22, 2020, 08:48:14 PM »

Heaven forbid!!!

katman · « **Reply #12 on:** April 23, 2020, 09:17:02 AM »

Would love to get a MOAB for my stable. Watching thread for close recommendations.

Joshua Grimshaw · « **Reply #13 on:** April 23, 2020, 12:44:20 PM »

Have a 60" MOAB; If it was not for my Widow PSR the thunderstick would get more use.

toddster · « **Reply #14 on:** April 23, 2020, 07:30:18 PM »

Show off lol

Wudstix · « **Reply #15 on:** April 24, 2020, 11:48:37 AM »

Joshua mail it to me and I’ll saw it the love it deserves.

toddster · « **Reply #16 on:** April 24, 2020, 12:50:48 PM »

Gotta love bow porn

1flyfish · « **Reply #17 on:** April 24, 2020, 01:00:31 PM »

It’s a shame that no one has gotten the forms from Jim and started building these bows again,as they always have gotten great praise.Almost bought one years ago but got a Wes Wallace instead.Should have gotten both.Live and learn

toddster · « **Reply #18 on:** April 24, 2020, 01:55:31 PM »

Yes I agree, had few chances too, big mistake. Yes if a guy/gal made or got those forms, cha ching

Car54 · « **Reply #19 on:** April 24, 2020, 07:45:58 PM »

Made the same mistake too. Should of bought one.


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