A new filly in the barn - Another Big River

[Pete McMiller]

I've been thinking about a bow like this for a couple of years.  At our state shoot in August John agreed to make me a two piece take-down.  At 85 he doesn't do many take-downs anymore and I feel fortunate to now own one.  Specs. are 56#@28, 66", R/D.  I got the wood, Macasser Ebony for the riser and Koa for the veneers from Big Jim.  The bow came in 9 ounces heavier, at 33 oz., than my other Big Rivers and that is what I was after - a bit more mass in the riser - perfect.  It shoots as good as it looks.
     

     
   
     

     

     

   

[SELFBOW19953]

John makes a heck of a bow!!!  I keep debating about just "1 more" from him. I've been strong so far, but my resolve is weakening, especially, when I see bows like yours-it certainly is a knockout. Congrats!!

[KyStickbow]

Thats a beauty....congrats!!!

[Pete McMiller]

Phil, That's what I've been saying for a year "just one more?"  This one is my 5th BR though I did sell one to a young man who fell head over heels for it.  It had a locator grip so it really didn't fit in with all my straight grips anyway.  I'm glad I took the plunge.  Honestly I haven't shot a bow that I like better than any of my BR's.  R/Ds in 48, 56 and 60 plus a 57 Hill style.

[Orion]

Congrats, Pete.  The sleeve is still one of the best ways around of joining a bow IMO.  Can't wait to sling a few arrows with it this summer.      

[Austin Brown]

Beauty Pete!  I have owned quite a few nice longbows and haven't found any I like better than Big River.

[Panhead Johnson]

Very nice. IMO, there's nothing like a Big River R/D.

[Joeabowhunter]

that's a beautiful bow

[Cyclic-Rivers]

Beautiful Bow Pete, but what I find even more incredible was that you convinced John to build a  take down.

He said a few years ago he was done with take downs. First thing he does is try and talk you out of one. I find only the people who know him best are able to still get one made.

Congrats, It turned out excellent!

[Bigriver]

You got some pull to get the old geezer to build you a sleeve t/d, congrats. She is a beaut. Mine has been my go to bow for quite a while now.

[Greg Szalewski]

That sure is a beut Pete. It is a special bow for sure.

[Pete McMiller]

Thanks guys.  You may not know but I was a salesman for 32 years - getting "the old geezer" to build me a takedown just took a little more time.  Oh yeah, a couple of moose steaks probably helped.