Verdicts In-Big Jim Heads North !

[Steve Clandinin]

It has been darn near 50 years of this arrow shooting thing.In that time I've had the pleasure of owning and shooting some really nice bows.I quiver when I think of some of the great ones I've let go.Today I recieved my Big Jim ThunderChild,I know Pics,Pics,Pics.I came from an age BC (Before Computers) and it taxes me to do even this.Pics are on Big Jims WebSite on his Slide Show .Anyways I get the bow with all the Goodies,stringer,sleeve Wax,great T-shirt,Tip protector and a string set-up.Plus I shammed(Yea Right!)Jim into sending one of his new BJ Broadheads.When I un-wrapped the bow I was Honestly shocked.The workmanship and attention to detail was beyond what I expected.Jim promised the wait will be worth it,he was right.All I did was stare and marvel at this masterpiece.When I e-mailed and thanked Jim he was insistant on How do you like the way it shoots,so I just came in from the range with two other bows to compare it to and a wide assortement of arrow.
First ,the grip fits like a glove.The rest sits a little higher than I like ,but it sure didn't affect my shooting.What did I compare it to? well,my other two favorite bows ,My SA111 Widow @55#and My Super Shrew deluxe @ 61#.These are my go to bows and are the bows I compare all others to.I shot about 200 arrows,mostly between the Shrew and my TC.My new TC shot 580 gr.2018's exactly like the shrew with 2020's at 620gr.My last four arrows at 20 yards hit the end of a 10 oz.plastic water bottle resulted in all four arrows stuck in the round end of the bottle.Now I attatched Big jims new broadhead to both the 2018 and 2020 for 680 and 720 grains and was shocked how well they flew.Jim can take giving me this Broadhead as investement spending as I will by more.
The TC is one of those bows that after every shot you like it more and it does what its suppose to do,send a heavy hunting arrow down range straight flying and hit with authority and with deadly accuracy.
Does the bow shoot as good as it looks .flip a coin ,its 120% in both departements.Would I order another Big Jim Bow? NO WAY ,the wait aged me 6 years I don't have (The anticipation darn near killed me!) .Would I buy one off our classifieds,you bet,I'd sell my sister!
If you have a craving for a forward handle R/D bow IT DOESN'T GET ANY BETTER.
My new Thunderchild will enter the ranks of "GO TO" and head north with my other two favorites for Elk.Nuff Said ! LOL.

[DannyBows]

I'm glad you like her Steve! I looked the pics over last night and she sure is pretty! I reckon there is a Thunder Child in my future. I really considered changing my Buffalo Bow order to a TC when Jim introduced them, but resisted. Besides the woods in your bow I really like the lines of the TC. Congrats and Enjoy!!  

[Steve Clandinin]

Hey Danny,same thing with me,after seeing your bow I can see a Buffalo bow in the future.Maybe Big Jim would do a Rush if ordered two!LOL.

[DannyBows]

The problem with owners of Big Jim's bows is that once we get one in hand we just can't keep quiet about it. We post pics of these beautiful, great shooting bows, and rave about them. Then, a bunch of other folks that can tell a fine bow when they see it run to a phone and make "The Call" to Jim. So now we get a waiting list that is longer for our next one. If we were smart, we'd keep it quiet, like a conspiracy, just among ourselves. Then we could get our next Buffalo Bow or Thunder Child "Fix" taken care of pretty quick.  Lol! Not enough of them come up in the Classifieds either.

[hunterbob]

Sounds like you have a winner with the tc.I know I really love my 64" Buffalo longbow.Big Jims work is second to none.he has a great eye for detail.

[Steve Clandinin]

Danny you are so right!I never was the sharpest arrow in the Quiver.Hey everyone I was just kidding!LOL,this was all made up We haven't even got our bows yet!
Danny maybe if we can sell more bows for Jim He'll put us at the top ,sort of on commission.You talk to him and let me know!LOL

[Froggy]

Steve,
 I shot one back in March, was a bit too light. Sure was a sweet shooter though, and Jim's a fine fellow to deal with. Congrats bud !!      

Lanier

[DannyBows]

Hey Steve,
Have you seen these pics before? I think Jim built this bow for some lucky guy in Canada. If you have any pics you want posted email them to me and I'll get them up for you. I noticed from your bows pics that Jim puts the Buffalo Nickel in the Buffalo bow with the Buffalo showing, and with the Indian Head showing on the Thunder Child. I like that, it's just one of the little touches that make these bows so cool.

 

 

 

 

[Kenneth]

Originally posted by DannyBows:
The problem with owners of Big Jim's bows is that once we get one in hand we just can't keep quiet about it. We post pics of these beautiful, great shooting bows, and rave about them. Then, a bunch of other folks that can tell a fine bow when they see it run to a phone and make "The Call" to Jim. So now we get a waiting list that is longer for our next one. If we were smart, we'd keep it quiet, like a conspiracy, just among ourselves. Then we could get our next Buffalo Bow or Thunder Child "Fix" taken care of pretty quick.  Lol! Not enough of them come up in the Classifieds either.

LOL that's the truth Dan!  I need to get back on that list soon!  

Steve,  welcome to the club brother!

[xtrema312]

Nice report.  I to love the BW grips and the Shrew.  Both tops on my list.  So where would you put it in the list of the three bows?

[Frenchymanny]

Another Buff bow happy owner here!

I try to convince me I don't need another buff bow(take down this time)

Ya right!

F-Manny

[Steve Clandinin]

Todd,I honestly don't know where I would put it with those three.The one thing in favour of the other two is I've shot them so much more,but like I said with every shot I got better with it.everything about it is so easy to like.As far as Workmanship it equals one and is ahead of the other.I think this is unbelievable for a bow that hasn't been out that long and testimony to Jims talent.

[Steve Clandinin]

Danny ,thanks ever so much for posting those pics for me.
Lanier,thanks so much,she is a looker!and sweet shootin' to boot!

[xtrema312]

I have been trying BW's and Shrews for a while now.  I finally have a PSA on the way and have about 6-months to go on the Shrew list.  However, I really like the look of the Big Jim bows.  I goofed not shooting at least a Buffalo bow at Compton.  I ran out of time.  I need to start working on him to get him to the Kalamazo expo this winter.  I am thinking the Buffalo bow might be a lot like my MOAB, and the TC looks like it would fit my hand nice and shoot as well as a Shrew.

[Steve Clandinin]

Todd,Whatever you choose get on his list ,Jimmys getting busier by the day.You won't be dissapointed.

[Steve Clandinin]

Kenneth,I can feel a cult starting,it scares the heck out of me!LOL.

[coaster500]

Congratulations !!! Great looking bow Steve  

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"Maybe Big Jim would do a Rush if ordered two!"LOL.
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Steve I wouldn't count on that happening. I have to satisfy myself with a picture for now, Jim needs the first bow to match the grip on the second  :(

[Steve Clandinin]

Your right Kipp Jim runs a pretty straight and narrow buisness,No Bribes, nothing!LOL.

[cacciatore]

I have seen Big jim's bows only in the pics,but they look awesome.
Steve,I am glad you have a new favourite:sure you'll put it in good use!!LOL.

[xtrema312]

Steve is your grip low or medium and what size?