Author Topic: Big Jim's Desert Bighorn? Specs on PG. 2 (Read 1847 times)

Wannabe1 · « **on:** October 04, 2014, 12:50:00 AM »

Does anyone own or has anyone shot one of Big Jim's Desert Bighorn recurves? Would love to hear your thoughts and see some strung pics of your bow if possible. Thanks in advance.

nineworlds9 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 04, 2014, 01:24:00 AM »

'pamike' has one and gives it many praises, that's quite an endorsement when considering what other bows he favors. I have been wondering about this model myself.

BigJim · « **Reply #2 on:** October 04, 2014, 06:37:00 AM »

Don't forget, you could always do a test drive

bigjim

nineworlds9 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 04, 2014, 08:13:00 AM »

You had to go and say that LOL. To be honest I've been eyeing that marked down rosewood lefty for a while, just haven't been in a position to go for it yet.

Cyclic-Rivers · « **Reply #4 on:** October 04, 2014, 09:36:00 AM »

TW I have held one in my hand and it felt good. Now personally I dont prefer heavier mass weight bows so for me holding one next to the thunderchild or buffalo, I prefer the latter two.

Of course that's my preference and I have no opinion on performance as I never shot it.

I think unfortunately Jim may have a great solution for you if you are serious about buying one. Maybe you can still get in on his awesome sale????

In any case, if you get your paws on one, let us know what you think.

cacciatore · « **Reply #5 on:** October 04, 2014, 09:58:00 AM »

I received my Desert Bighorn from Big Jim, it is a wery well made bows with Jim's attention to details and fabolous choice of woods. The bow looks to be a fast and very stable shooter.
I ain't be able to give it a full test drive because a couple of day later I left for my hunting camp with the bow that I carried with me for that hunt.
I plan to try it when I'll be back home with a full comparison.

dabprice · « **Reply #6 on:** October 04, 2014, 12:23:00 PM »

Mine is very fast and quiet. Great bow.

huntingarcher · « **Reply #7 on:** October 04, 2014, 12:44:00 PM »

I just received my Desert Bighorn.Bigjim sent it to me then I sent it back and had him make a small adjustment to the grip.It now has the perfect recurve grip for me.Bigjim has built 5 bows for me and its a true pleasure to work with him.We bounce ideas off one another till we come up with a plan.

This Desert Bighorn is 60" 50@28 with mango limb veneers and Ebony-Koa riser with moose horn tips and overlays.The fit and finish is typical Bigjim craftsmanship,just outstanding.

As performance goes the bow shoots quick and very quiet,feels rock solid.

Trumpkin the Dwarf · « **Reply #8 on:** October 04, 2014, 02:11:00 PM »

Well now I've got the wantsies! Who thought pictures were a good idea?

dabprice · « **Reply #9 on:** October 04, 2014, 03:31:00 PM »

More:

T-Bowhunter · « **Reply #10 on:** October 04, 2014, 08:36:00 PM »

I have shot one several times, it was very fast and shoots great, if I was buying a recurve I would purchase the bighorn, but I prefer the thunder child.

Wannabe1 · « **Reply #11 on:** October 04, 2014, 08:47:00 PM »

Dang it, dang it, DANG IT!

Man those strung profile pics are killing me! Now I love longbows but, I have been known to shoot a few recurves pretty well also. Big Jim has one on his website that I am sorely tempted with but, having a hard time pulling the trigger. I've got the funds but, for some reason I haven't caved and will probably regret it if I don't as someone else will get it. :rolleyes:

Cyclic-Rivers · « **Reply #12 on:** October 04, 2014, 08:51:00 PM »

TW I ain't gonna tell you what to do. I think deep down you know what to do.

pamike · « **Reply #13 on:** October 04, 2014, 09:22:00 PM »

Sorry for delay - well actually not really cause I was on an elk hunt in Montana!

The desert bighorn is a really sweet shooting bow. I am amazed at how quiet the bow is and how accurate I can shoot it. I prefer aheavy riser and this one ddoesn't disappoint. I know this is a stretch for some but this bow has very similar manners and qualities of my habus! Does not have speed of habu but does have shoot ability.

Of course it doesn't hurt that BJ uses unbelievable woods - mine is BW ebony.

If you have specific questions just pm me

Mike

Wannabe1 · « **Reply #14 on:** October 04, 2014, 09:37:00 PM »

Thank you Mike but, Charlie subliminally told me what to do! (You know you did Charlie! Kidding :D ) I went and ordered the one that I wanted from his instock selection. Hot Dang, I'm excited and can't wait to give this bow a shooting session.

Wannabe1 · « **Reply #15 on:** October 04, 2014, 09:54:00 PM »

60" Desert Bighorn Recurve, 3 Piece Takedown, Right Handed, 44# @ 28" Zebra Wood #2 Limbs, East Indian Rosewood / Zebra Wood 16" Riser, fast flight string string silencers.

Can you say, "Yee Haaaaw!?"

Wannabe1 · « **Reply #16 on:** October 04, 2014, 10:52:00 PM »

Sneak peaks off of BigJim's website.

elknutz · « **Reply #17 on:** October 04, 2014, 11:47:00 PM »

I love flat cut zebra, great looking bow!

pamike · « **Reply #18 on:** October 05, 2014, 07:16:00 AM »

I think you will love that bow! Was really glad when I found these. Always liked Jims work but struggled with light mass weight of his longbows.

nineworlds9 · « **Reply #19 on:** October 05, 2014, 07:22:00 AM »

Congrats Wannabe', enjoy the new bow!
now you're makin me want that discounted lefty :D


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