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Mike Burch
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 661
My new Big Jim Thunderchild
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January 07, 2011, 05:42:00 PM »
Spent a week in the Georgia swamps and took a trip to Big Jim's place. The Big man treats you like an old friend. Customer Service is top notch and builds one of the best looking and shooting bows I seen and shot.
I picked up an amazing bow from him. This 56" baby is smooth and as accurate as bows 8-10" longer. I couldn't believe how well it shot for me at 30". It's his T/D Thunderchild. The riser is Gaboon ebony and Koa wood. Limbs are bamboo core with Koa veneers back in belly, with Springbok horn limb tips. Specs are 56", 46# @ 28" and about 51# at my draw.
Below are some pics of the bow and of Big Jim whipping me up an extra string.
Mike
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Mike Burch
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 661
Re: My new Big Jim Thunderchild
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January 07, 2011, 05:45:00 PM »
Here's some more pics.
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Mike Burch
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 661
Re: My new Big Jim Thunderchild
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January 07, 2011, 05:46:00 PM »
Now I need a smaller hooded quiver that sets the arrows back at an angle..
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Steelhead
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 2554
Re: My new Big Jim Thunderchild
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January 07, 2011, 06:07:00 PM »
You sure know how to take good care of yourself Mike.Thats sweet.
That big room in the pic is the perfect size for Big Jim.Almost makes him look small.Now thats a mancave!
Congrats on the bow!
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SEMO_HUNTER
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 2792
Re: My new Big Jim Thunderchild
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January 07, 2011, 06:07:00 PM »
Sweet looking bow, great pics!
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Ricker
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Trad Bowhunter
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Re: My new Big Jim Thunderchild
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January 07, 2011, 06:16:00 PM »
Nice bow Mike!
Jim and Barb are some good people aren't they?
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Yellow Dog
TGMM Member
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 2045
Re: My new Big Jim Thunderchild
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January 07, 2011, 06:18:00 PM »
Mike, you did good
Hang on to that one, it's a beauty for sure. The important question is how did you do on the hogs?
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DannyBows
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Re: My new Big Jim Thunderchild
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January 07, 2011, 06:18:00 PM »
That's a Beauty! Congrats on a fine bow.
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"Always feel the wind, and walk just like the leaves". ("LongBow Country"--Chad Slagle, "High, Wild, and Free").
centaur
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 3952
Re: My new Big Jim Thunderchild
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January 07, 2011, 06:18:00 PM »
Ah yes, one more down, which puts my TC that much closer to being built. They are really beautiful bows!
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fiestmele
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Re: My new Big Jim Thunderchild
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January 07, 2011, 06:24:00 PM »
Man that is nice. I like the Koa veneer they are sweet looking. I love the profile it is a fine looking bow. It don't look like a T/D, he does a great job.
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shortstroke 91
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Re: My new Big Jim Thunderchild
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January 07, 2011, 06:27:00 PM »
Good lookin bow there, that's a mighty purty cigarette case you got there too...
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Green
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 3003
Re: My new Big Jim Thunderchild
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January 07, 2011, 06:36:00 PM »
Beautiful Bow! Very high on my "want" list. Even nicer picking it up in person and I'm sure visiting with Jim.
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Bishop
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 502
Re: My new Big Jim Thunderchild
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January 07, 2011, 06:44:00 PM »
I saw Big Jim's bows at ATAR last year. They have been stuck in my mind since then. I sent an email this week about lead times. I'm going to call and get one in the works next week! :cool:
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billy shipp
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Re: My new Big Jim Thunderchild
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January 07, 2011, 06:49:00 PM »
Nice bow Mike. Big Jim's craftsmanship and customer service is as good as it gets.
Congrats
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Re: My new Big Jim Thunderchild
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January 07, 2011, 07:28:00 PM »
The great lines of the TC alone, lends itself
to be extremely attractive with nearly any color or combination. Adding in the eye for matching beautiful combinations and the highly skilled craftsmanship ends up captivating me each time I view a new TC.
Congrats! She sure is a beauty.
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SveinD
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Re: My new Big Jim Thunderchild
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January 07, 2011, 07:49:00 PM »
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Steve Clandinin
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Re: My new Big Jim Thunderchild
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January 07, 2011, 07:56:00 PM »
Mike,You are now a full fledged member of the " Big Jim Fan Club" Welcome aboard my friend.Membership costs you and you will loose sleep waiting BUT the rewards,well now you know!LOL
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1oldbowguy
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Posts: 614
Re: My new Big Jim Thunderchild
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January 07, 2011, 08:28:00 PM »
One fine looking bow, love to colors!
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DannyBows
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Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 3808
Re: My new Big Jim Thunderchild
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January 07, 2011, 09:43:00 PM »
While you were there did you get a peek at Jim's "Magic" woodshed? Rumors abound of sightings of Wood Elves and such hangin' around. Closest we have to an actual confirmation is Jim slipping a few times and calling his limb cores "Magic", and of course how they shoot.
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"Always feel the wind, and walk just like the leaves". ("LongBow Country"--Chad Slagle, "High, Wild, and Free").
Izzy
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Re: My new Big Jim Thunderchild
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January 07, 2011, 09:51:00 PM »
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