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Offline the longbowkid

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thunderstick bows
« on: December 16, 2009, 08:36:00 PM »
looking at buying either a thunderstick mag or a treadway longbow. please pics of a thunderstick or treadway, and are they similar speed?
thanks  :archer:
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Re: thunderstick bows
« Reply #1 on: December 16, 2009, 09:05:00 PM »
IMHO I see them as apples and oranges so I can't compare. Now if you had said Thunderstick I, or II, or III I might be able to help.
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Re: thunderstick bows
« Reply #2 on: December 16, 2009, 09:18:00 PM »
Not sure of treadway bows as I have not owned one, but I have had quite a few of Jim's Thunderstick bows. Very nice indeed! I owned a Ramhorn 1 piece recurve, wish I still had it--The MOAB is all it is cracked up to be as well. Very nice line up.
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Offline BDann

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Re: thunderstick bows
« Reply #3 on: December 16, 2009, 10:25:00 PM »
I've got a Thunderstick on order, but can't decide between the TSIII and the MOAB.

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Re: thunderstick bows
« Reply #4 on: December 16, 2009, 10:35:00 PM »
Almost exactly what limbow said!  I've owned a few MOABs and still have one and have another on order.  I've owned a couple of Mags too, but like the MOAB better.  

Can't compare for you as I've never owned a Treadway...

Here is the MOAB I have now...

 
 
 
 

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Re: thunderstick bows
« Reply #5 on: December 16, 2009, 11:22:00 PM »
I have a Treadway Black Swamp which I love and a thunderstick III that I really like also ,

my treadway is 58 AMO and the thunderstick is 64, so yes , they are completly diferent bows, but both are smooth and fast,

 the treadway is a small bow but shots like a big one and is extremly fast  smooth, go which what you like , i think you will love them both,

The thunderstick is a more classic RD longbow and the treadway has a trapezoid deflex design

Good Luck , keep us informed
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Re: thunderstick bows
« Reply #6 on: December 16, 2009, 11:24:00 PM »
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Re: thunderstick bows
« Reply #7 on: December 17, 2009, 07:01:00 AM »
I have never shot a Treadway, but the MOAB is a great bow and Jim is a fine man to deal with.

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Re: thunderstick bows
« Reply #8 on: December 17, 2009, 07:21:00 AM »
gerarwhat is the price like on the treadways? he doesn't have a website, so I don't know
thanks for the advice  :D
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Re: thunderstick bows
« Reply #9 on: December 17, 2009, 07:38:00 AM »
I have not shot a treadway, but have shoot all the TS bows.  I have had a couple TS III, and a MOAB.  I have shot some other MOAB's and a couple Mag's.  The MOAB is the one I like the best of the bunch.  If you want short the mag is probably what you want, but if you can go up to 60" I would go with a MOAB over the Mag.
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Offline Lamey

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Re: thunderstick bows
« Reply #10 on: December 17, 2009, 08:39:00 AM »
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Originally posted by longhunter95:
gerarwhat is the price like on the treadways? he doesn't have a website, so I don't know
thanks for the advice   :D  
not exactly sure on pricing,  but a year + wait.  He doesnt have a web site, you call him, he puts your name on his list,  he calls you when your names up to start the bow etc....

Offline the longbowkid

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Re: thunderstick bows
« Reply #11 on: December 17, 2009, 04:03:00 PM »
is the mag as fast as the MOAB?
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Re: thunderstick bows
« Reply #12 on: December 17, 2009, 04:09:00 PM »
Jim's MOAB is slightly faster than his other models. The mag is a short bow, the III is a longer bow. You will never look back if you buy a MOAB from Mr Reynolds.

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Re: thunderstick bows
« Reply #13 on: December 17, 2009, 04:15:00 PM »
Ive shot both the Treadway and the Mag . The Treadway was the more quiet of the 2 and the Mag was the smoother on the draw of the 2 , speed and looks were about the same . Both are very nice bows so you wont go wrong with either of them .

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Re: thunderstick bows
« Reply #14 on: December 17, 2009, 06:39:00 PM »
Any opinions on the 62" MOAB?  Jim said that I would need a 62 if I went that route, or I could get a TSIII.  Choices, choices....

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Re: thunderstick bows
« Reply #15 on: December 17, 2009, 07:18:00 PM »
I have owned several of the bows Jim makes, in fact all but the MOAB. I take advantage of ever opportunity I can when the chance to shoot more of his bows presents itself. Why? Because they are just fun to shoot. They hit where I'm looking.
Once I figured out it might be ok to give a testimony about Jim and his bows I just had to jump in.
Thanks for reading. Good luck on your search.
God bless,Mudd
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Re: thunderstick bows
« Reply #16 on: December 17, 2009, 11:52:00 PM »
I recently acquired a MOAB and am very pleased. It shoots very nice and the craftsmanship is great. In the Aug/Sep 2005 issue of Traditional Bowhunter magazine, Blacky Schwarz has a review of the MOAB.  Unfortunately I have no experience with Treadway bows. Good luck with the bow you choose.
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Re: thunderstick bows
« Reply #17 on: December 18, 2009, 12:05:00 AM »
Anyone know if the thunderstick is cut to center?

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Re: thunderstick bows
« Reply #18 on: December 18, 2009, 08:30:00 AM »
BDan, I just recently traded for a MOAB. It is 60" and I am drawing it to 30" and I love it. I shoot 3-under and don't have any problems with this length bow.

hawk22, My MOAB is not cut to center maybe a 1/8th shy.

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Re: thunderstick bows
« Reply #19 on: December 18, 2009, 08:45:00 AM »
I just got my MOAB in a few weeks ago. Now mind you, I'm a recurve shooter but wanted a longbow in my arsenal. Jim worked with me and I had my MOAB cut past center like a recurve. This way I can go back and forth from my curve to it. It shoots really well and is smooth. I've shot the mags and MOABs and like the MOAB better.
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