Thunderstick "clone"

[toddster]

Hi all, I have had a ThunderMag and Thunderstick III for a while now and just love these bows.  I know that Mr. Reynolds has "retired" from building these great bows (if you see him thank him for me on such a great bow).  I was wondering if anyone else out there is building one close to it?  I know he just seems to put a little magic in each one, and hand's down the best R/D bow I ever shot.

[mec lineman]

You are right and i will add that his MOAB is one of the finest limb designs i have shot.  Holy smokes those are nice!

[Wudstix]

Had a TS III until it left my truck.  Replaced with a MOAB.  Loved the TS III and fell in love with the MOAB.  All the R/D bows that are close; Morrison and Massey.  [attachment=1,msg2851639]  Tried them all and picked Thunderstick.

[Duker]

Jim Reynolds built some awesome bows . My 56" T.S. MAG is still my all time favorite

[Wudstix]

My MOAB is one of my favorites.  It is getting a rest now that I have a John McDonald Big River 21st Century clone and soon to arrive Kota.  My problem is that I can only hunt/shoot one bow at a time.                                                                                                  [attachment=1,msg2851655]                                         

[toddster]

Well, the quest goes on, shot a few other ones over the time.  I can not put my finger on it, but think his limb design and riser length equation is just perfect.  "and the beat goes on",   

[flntknp17]

So I was just thinking about this very same thing the other day.  I have around 40 traditional bows give or take at any one time and have owned hundreds over the last 30 years......but if I had to save just one from a fire, it would be my Thunderstick 3.  It is simply THE easiest to tune and shoot bow of any design I have ever used.  I find it telling that you almost never see them for sale.  Mine is only about 41# at my draw length, and yet if I recall correctly, all the deer it has killed were pass throughs.  I'd order another one in an instant if I could. 

Matt

[Wudstix]

Just picked up my MOAB yesterday while doing some Covid19 cleaning and was amazed at how the grip molded into my hand.  It's in semi-retirement.  I'm in the boat with many others here that wished I had a couple more, especially a TD version.  I recall that when I was replacing my TS III 62" Jim recommended the 60" MOAB over the 62" because he felt it had a little extra magic. Seems like most of the bows I have aren't being made any longer, so in case of a fire I'd have to grab them all!!!

[limbow]

I've got a 58" T-Mag and a 64" Thunderstick III. Love them both!! Solid performers. The one that got away was the Ramhorn Jim built, 50's style one piece recurve. That was the bees knees. I will say I could never get used to the MOAB for some reason. Had a couple of them and they didn't make the cut.

[slowbowjoe]

Had a 58" Thunderstick Mag that was smooth and sweet, and awful pretty to boot. Don't know why I sold it.

[toddster]

I got done posting, and went out and shot 50 arrows though T3, then unstrung put it up.  Love it and I know in my heart I will break it some how, and no back up.

[Wudstix]

Heaven forbid!!!

[katman]

Would love to get a MOAB for my stable. Watching thread for close recommendations.

[Joshua Grimshaw]

Have a 60" MOAB; If it was not for my Widow PSR the thunderstick would get more use.

[toddster]

Show off lol

[Wudstix]

Joshua mail it to me and I'll saw it the love it deserves.

[toddster]

Gotta love bow porn

[1flyfish]

It's a shame that no one has gotten the forms from Jim and started building these bows again,as they always have gotten great praise.Almost bought one years ago but got a Wes Wallace instead.Should have gotten both.Live and learn

[toddster]

Yes I agree, had few chances too, big mistake.  Yes if a guy/gal made or got those forms, cha ching

[Car54]

Made the same mistake too. Should of bought one.