Big Jim Buffalo or Bama Royal Expedition?

[Gdpolk]

For those that have owned both, which do you prefer and why?

[Jake Fr]

Never shot a bama but love my buff bow smooth great bow

[Alexander Traditional]

I've never shot either one of them,but I will be able to tell you about a Buffalo bow in about six months. I just got on the waiting list.

[Gdpolk]

Both are "calling me"

[ripforce56]

I don't much about the Buffalo, but I have 2 Bama Expi Royal and a 3rd in the works! I a 64in with Lacewood veneers 2nd in the pic, and 62in Osage takedown, 3rd in the pic! the first bow is also a Bama Hunter longbow! i can tell you they are fast and smooth, they shoot a lot like a recurve w no shock at all, plus they are very spine friendly as to arrows! Nates wait time is usually around 3 months, plus he is a hoot totalk to!  

[Gdpolk]

I keep hearing great things about both and want to get a takedown longbow to replace my one piece.  Big Jim's bows are beautiful bows and reportedly shoot really well but Bama Bows look good too and reportedly shot well also.

[bulldog18]

You have a very hard decision to make. I have a 58 inch 50@28 expedition royal and love it. Like Ripforce said they shoot alot like a recurve. I am fortunate to live less than 2 hours from Nate and visit him yearly. He is very imformative to talk to. Good luck on your decision.

[Gdpolk]

I may have to get one of each used in the same weight range and shoot them side by side before ordering my own custom.  I thought I had it narrowed down to the Buffalo based on a bit prettier options in wood but I still can't keep from wondering about how it shoots compared to the Bama Expi.

[Jake Fr]

I just got to thinking about your delima and Maye you could ask if they do a test drive program that way you can see for your self wich one you like better

[Gdpolk]

Originally posted by Jake Fr:
I just got to thinking about your delima and Maye you could ask if they do a test drive program that way you can see for your self wich one you like better

Good idea.  I doubt they do because they are both smaller shops but it's sure worth a try.

[Lineman72]

Had a 58 expi td on order, nate suggested his newChanged tribute, hh style.  Changed my oder, waiting for the new tribute...will post pics when I get it.

[Forrest Halley]

I should have my expedition by the end of the week maybe, given Thanksgiving and all. Granted it's a bit heavier than most, but it is rumored to be a work of art and according to a fellow archer shoots very fast and smooth...like a recurve.

[ALwoodsman]

You will not go wrong with a Buffalo.

[Brianlocal3]

I am excited to see the Tribute. Let us know limb width and core thickness.  Handle dimension. Thanks

[ripforce56]

Ah hes let the cat out of the bag with the "new model" We have been chatting about this bow  for a while , he is shooting the proto I believe right now! I acutally have one on order all domestic woods! i know guys are gonna love this one, Nate will make it perfect theres no doubt!

[champ38]

Whats the wait time to get a Buff ? Bama ?..That would play a part in my decision.

[Gdpolk]

The buffalo bow is a significantly longer wait typically.  I'm not concerned too much with that though.

[ripforce56]

Bamas are about 6 to 8 weeks normally!

[Dodger]

Ripforce56: The prototype is sold. What he is currently testing is Tribute # 2.

I have the pics and specs but I think it's best Nate posts them himself on a new thread.

Brianlocal3: The limb width is 1 1/8". For Tribute # 3, I have requested slightly different specs. He will build the Hill bow to your specs, within reason.

[ripforce56]

Dodger he emailed me today, starting mine as we speak! Using All American woods and some Black Locust I sent him on the riser!