Big Jim Thunderchild vs Dwyer Endeavor

[snowplow]

Anyone shot both?

I am getting very interested in a very aggressive r/d longbow such as these.  

Any other ideas? 58" or less.

[ausjim]

Shrew Classic Hunter from Ron LaClair or Javaman Elkheart from Gregg Coffey are similar, short, d/r bows.

[Broken Arrows]

I have both and a Shrew Super Samurai all three are
58" 60@28". The one I have shot the most is the Dwyer they are all just a little different but all three are some of the best short aggressive R/D bows out there. You wouldn't go wrong with any one of them.

Dave

[nineworlds9]

I have owned 2 Thunderchildren and 1 Buffalo, 1 Dwyer but not an Endeavor.  Both bowyers are TOP quality.  The Thunderchild is highly pointable, quiet, quick enough and very very smooth for such a short bow.  It has the forgiveness of a much longer bow.  I shot one of my highest 3D scores with a Thunderchild.  The Shrews and Java bows have a bit more aggressive limb profile so they are a little more Zippy, but zero question having owned some of each I would be truly happy with any of them.  The 2pc Thunderchild I had I should have never sold, bonehead move LOL.  Thankfully I still have my Elk'!    :D    

As for the Endeavor, as I said Dwyer builds a superb quality bow, and I have no doubt the Endeavor is likely a joy to shoot like the other model Dwyer I owned.  

I can tell you that a 56" Thunderchild would easily accommodate a 28-29" draw and likely even 30.  The 58" would be super smooth for any draw length more or less.

[snowplow]

Thanks guys. I had you in mind Chuck when I posted this. I thought you have had both.

I love my Helmsdeep for sure but I think I know what you guys mean now when you say you just want to try more....

I have finally decided the handle I like best. Basically just a long bow handle with enough of a locator to locate. My buddy has an old bear that I fell in love with (the handle). The Javaman handle is perfect really, I just want my wrist a bit more locked out.

The Endeavor is my top contender so far I think, I just wish I could find more info on it. But I havent read a bad think about it either.

[snowplow]

This is the handle I fell in love with.

   

[Pheonixarcher]

Nothing wrong with that one!  

The Endeavor is one I'd like to try as well.

[bulldog18]

Never shot a Big Jim bow. I did own an endeavor. Only reason I sold it was to drop in weight. The endeavor was a great bow. Drew smooth and launched an arrow with authority. I found it liked a heavier arrow for me. The dwyer grip is just great is size and shape. Can't go wrong with it.

[bisket]

The dwyer endeavor is a nice shooting bow.  Everytime I pull it out to shoot....It reminds me I can be a good shooter.  Don't know why I don't shoot it more.  The forward handle and wide limbs provide a lot of stability.  It is very stable and pointable.  Nice people to deal with also.

[snowplow]

Thanks for the info fellas. Its hard to find many pics of the endeavers. Would you guys say the handle is a low wrist locator like l have pictured?

[Broken Arrows]

The handle on the Endeavor is very simpler to the picture above. The difference I found between the Shrew and Endeavor is at full draw the Shrew seam to be a lighter weight than the Endeavor but they both scale out the same weight.

[snowplow]

Hmm l have never heard it explained that way. Both longbows? I wonder what would cause that?

[Broken Arrows]

Yes they are both 58" R/D long bows 60#@28". Go to the web sights and look at the profile of each there is a difference in the design this is the only thing I can think of.

[Terry Green]

there is no such thing as vs you need to shoot both bows and decide for yourself .....good luck......both are great choices.