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Dusty Nethery
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MOAB or Thunder Stick III?
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June 13, 2010, 08:55:00 PM »
Yesterday I picked up a new-to-me Thunder Stick III 62" 50@28 "for my wife". Initially, it was for my wife but now I don't know. :D
Anyway, I want to order a bow from Jim to my specs but am torn between these two bows.
I prefer a 62" bow around 60@30 (my true draw length) if this matters at all.
A funny sidenote:
While shooting this bow at the test range at Cloverdale I borrowed a buddy's GoldTip 35/55 to fire downrange. I knew this was a little underspined and lighter than I like but the result still was impressive.
I really cranked 'er back and sent one downrange. Immediately following the shot everyone in line stopped and looked over. One wide-eyed guy said "SOB! What pound bow are you shooting over there?!" I just smiled and said 50lbs. Ha! I did end up telling them I was shooting a lighter arrow.
Dusty
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david janssen
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Re: MOAB or Thunder Stick III?
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June 13, 2010, 08:58:00 PM »
Dusty,
I would give Jim a call and ask him the dif between the bows.He's a great guy to talk with.
David
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David Janssen
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Re: MOAB or Thunder Stick III?
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June 13, 2010, 09:03:00 PM »
At your draw length I bet Jim recommends the TSIII.
I seriously doubt you could go wrong with either.(Not that that helps)..lol
God bless,Mudd
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Dusty Nethery
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Re: MOAB or Thunder Stick III?
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Reply #3 on:
June 13, 2010, 09:06:00 PM »
I sent Jim an email earlier asking him to describe the difference and make a suggestion. I did not want to call him on a Sunday. If his email response doesn't tell me what I'm wanting to know I plan on calling him up.
Thanks for the input guys.
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AdamH
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Re: MOAB or Thunder Stick III?
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June 13, 2010, 09:26:00 PM »
His MOAB is very impressive ... Good Luck ...
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P.J. Petiniot
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Re: MOAB or Thunder Stick III?
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June 13, 2010, 09:31:00 PM »
I shoot a 60" moab and I draw an honest 29.5 inches---No issues at all--JR and I are buddies and we talked about the 60" working for me or not and he said it would be fine--I shot both the 60" and the 62" MOAB and I preferred the 60"--I have no doubt that a 62" MOAB would work for your draw length---
I own and have owned many very good shooting bows--My MOAB is one of, if not the finest shooting bow I have owned--
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Dusty Nethery
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Re: MOAB or Thunder Stick III?
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Reply #6 on:
June 13, 2010, 09:33:00 PM »
P.J.,
In your opinion, is the MOAB the better of the two bows? If you think so, would you mind to elaborate?
Thanks,
Dusty
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LimbLover
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Re: MOAB or Thunder Stick III?
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June 13, 2010, 10:19:00 PM »
I draw 31" and the 64" Thunderstick III shot great for me this weekend. I've never tried one before and I was very impressed.
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Autumnarcher
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Re: MOAB or Thunder Stick III?
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June 13, 2010, 11:49:00 PM »
I have 2 MOABs and a III. Hard to compare because the III is 41#( bought it for my wife, but she prefers to hunt with a 'curve) and my MOABs are 57 and 52. All great shooting bows.
either way you go, you'll like 'em.
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Dusty Nethery
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Posts: 380
Re: MOAB or Thunder Stick III?
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Reply #9 on:
June 14, 2010, 10:08:00 AM »
Thanks for the info thus far.
I'm waiting for a response from Jim but I'm antsy to hear someone else's thoughts on the difference between these two bows. So, if anyone has info or an opinion please chime in.
Thanks...Dusty
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Re: MOAB or Thunder Stick III?
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June 14, 2010, 11:32:00 AM »
MOAB
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June 14, 2010, 11:48:00 AM »
MOAB!!!!!!!!!!!!! marco
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Re: MOAB or Thunder Stick III?
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June 14, 2010, 12:34:00 PM »
MOAB for me in a 62" for that draw, but I can draw and shoot my 60" to 30". My standard draw is 29 1/4" and a 60" is fine. I just like the extra smooth you get with the 62". I had a 66" and 62” TS III. The 66 or maybe a 64 would be good, but I thought the 62" was a little short and didn’t shoot as well as the MOAB or longer TS III for me. Put it this way, I have the MOAB and don’t see ever parting with it, and I don’t have the TS III’s anymore.
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Dusty Nethery
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Re: MOAB or Thunder Stick III?
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Reply #13 on:
June 14, 2010, 03:50:00 PM »
Well, Jim dropped me a line and basically said the difference is in preload/performance with the edge going to the MOAB.
From the thoughts on here, the MOAB it is.
So many bows, so little time...and money.
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dagwood64
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Re: MOAB or Thunder Stick III?
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June 14, 2010, 05:34:00 PM »
I have 2 Thunderstick IIIs, and I love them. Smooth, quiet and they hit where I am looking.
Duane
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Re: MOAB or Thunder Stick III?
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Reply #15 on:
June 14, 2010, 07:53:00 PM »
I draw 31" and Jim recommended the III for me. I've been trying to find a used one in 64" or 66" that's 45@28 for a while now. They must be great bows because I don't see many for sale.
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T.A.C.
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Re: MOAB or Thunder Stick III?
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June 14, 2010, 08:47:00 PM »
Dusty,
I don't think you could go wrong with either bow, but talking with Jim is good advice. My one and only longbow right now is a MOAB
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