Buffalo / Thunderchild differences?

[Covey]

What's the differance? I have decided this is gonna be my next bow purchase. Would love to see some pics and would like some opinions on grips, woods etc.. Love the look of all Jim's bow's but gotta make a decision. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks, Jason

[Steelhead]

Thier both excellant.

If you want a shorter brush bow the T-child is the way to go IMO.I find it to be a very stable shooting bow for the length and smooth.It points naturally with its forward set handle.For quick instinctive shooting.Its probably gonna be a tad lighter in the hand than the buff in the longer lengths.

If you want something longer and more traditional looking the Buff is a great choice.

They are both sharp looking bows.Some may prefer the aesthetics of one over the other though.

I have had one T-child that was 56" and 3 Buffalo's.Two 62 inchers and one 64".Two were TD's.Woods are a personall choice.He seems to always have great woods of many species available.I believe the core on most bows is action bamboo?I think one of mine was natural bamboo though.I draw 30" and all the bows fit me well with no stack or shooting issues.

[Covey]

I also have a 30" draw. Would like to try a 58" bow, wouldnt want to go much shorter than that. ( I dont think ) Probably stick to a 60 or 62" bow. Anybody have any pics?

Thanks Jason

[Steelhead]

You can find alot of pics if you do a search in the POW WOW for Big Jim Bows,Big Jims Bow Company,Thunderchild or Buffalo Bow .

I am not sure If I would recommend the Buff in 58-60" at your draw.62" will work in the Buff IMO at 30".I did not feel that I would want to go shorter than that at 30 inches draw.I would ask Jim though.Its best to talk to the bowyer.But you will get a lot of hands on reports and good opinions here.

The T-Child is gonna be fine in 56" or 58".

Big jim draws 30" and feels the 56" T-Child is fine for him.I feel the same.I never tried the 58" T-Child.

[Steve Clandinin]

Go to Jim's website and look through his Slideshow It'll blow your mind.You think your confused now!LOL
I couldn't decide either so I bought both his workmanship is beyond words and a better person you won't find.

[drewsbow]

I love my thunderchild and draw 31 with a 56" bow . You won't go wrong with either one though. Drew

[Covey]

Thanks for the info. I like darker woods but I want a little contrast. I might break down and try a 58"r I dont know yet.

Thanks again, Jason

[Swinestalker]

I have had both and still have the TC. It's a 58 incher and shoots like a dream. The Buff was a great bow, but the TC is the one for me. I think they are a toss up in the looks category. It would be best if you could shoot both before deciding.

[Covey]

Big Jim's suppose to call me sometime this weekend. I'll find out all the details then. I think he was out huntin hogs or settin up his huntin spot she said. Must be rough!  :D  

Jason

[Joeabowhunter]

Jason, I have the TC 58" and am confident your 30" draw won't be a problem.  If I bought another TC I would buy a 56" for my 28" draw.

[The Whittler]

I believe the TC has more reflex/deflex. Big Jim has a 30" or better draw length and he shoots I believe a 54"or 56" TC.

Good luck either one will do it.

[BWD]

Totally different concepts. Buffalo is a moderate r/d and it at it's best with a bow length that begins with the number 6. (60"-66").
Thunderchild has a heavily deflexed riser, allowing for a shorter bow, and at it's best with a length that begins with the number 5. (54"-58").

Large James shoots a 56" TC, and pulls it to 30.5"

[Covey]

Talked to Jim earlier and he said perty much what BWD said. He shoots a 56 TC with aa 30.5" draw and said I would have no problem with a 58 TC at my 30"and draw. So hopefully gonna drop a deposit in a couple weeks. Now just gotta do some thinkin on woods and such. Hows the medium grip on these bows?

Thanks again for the help, Jason

[Nattybumppo]

I shoot a Buffalo and love it. But I seem to like a long long bow.

But I've shot a TC and enjoyed it.

You did the best thing. Talk to Large.