Big Jim’s Exotic Bow Woods

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We like building special one of a kind bows and the wood you choose is a big part of that. This page shows you a good representation of the woods we have in our shop. As you can see, these woods will really make your bow special. Remember that wood is a natural product and…

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Keeping Inserts in Your Carbon Shafts

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Quick Stick Hot Melt Glue is a great glue product. Take a look at this informative video. Big Jim will demonstrate that it’s easy to use and does a great job.   To purchase, click below. http://www.shop.bigjimsbowcompany.com/Glues_c25.htm

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Gear at a Glance

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It’s important to choose a bow that is not too heavy. When getting started, Big Jim recommends men start with a 40 lb bow, and women choose something in the 25-30 lb range. Longbow: A straight bow with one curve from end to end, the longbow is D-shaped with bowstring loops that touch the limb…

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Traditional Archery

A sleek black recurve bow lying on a brown textured surface.

Traditional archery goes back at least 70,000 years and has a long history of providing protection and food for the human race. There is historical evidence that bows and arrows were the primary weapon in Egypt as early as 3500BC. By 1600AD, firearms had developed and guns transitioned to man’s primary weapon of choice, particularly…

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