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Post by welder on Mar 24, 2019 12:03:46 GMT -5
Well, after 30+ seasons of deer hunting I am considering trying traditional archery.
I don't want to spend a whole lot on a new bow because I may not even like shooting traditional. That being said, I am looking for something used. What is a good suggestion? Is there a Ruger 10/22 or Remington 870 in the traditional lines,as in they're going to be decent no matter what?
Thanks.
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Post by scrub-buster on Mar 24, 2019 18:45:14 GMT -5
There are a lot of old recurve bows that still shoot great. 2 seasons ago I killed 2 deer with a Fred Bear Kodiak Magnum that was made in the early 60's. The Browning recurves are good and are cheaper than a Bear. I just bought a Browning wasp on ebay for $110 shipped. I'm probably going to take it elk hunting this fall. I picked up another Browning Wasp at a shoot for $50. Ben Pearson and Damon Howatt are also good brands. What is your draw length? Finding the length of bow that fits your draw the best is important. I have a shorter draw length so the short recurves fit me well. The handle shape is another thing to consider. I would suggest trying to find a traditional bow shoot in your area and go check out the different bows. The traditional archery folks are usually very friendly and helpful to anyone looking to try it out. Are you near Scottsburg, IN? They have a trad shoot twice a month.
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Post by scrub-buster on Mar 24, 2019 18:46:02 GMT -5
If you look at buying a used bow check for cracks, twist, or tip damage.
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Post by dbd870 on Mar 25, 2019 7:02:36 GMT -5
Bear Grizzly is another one that makes a nice first bow that won’t break the bank. 58” kind of a nice compromise between maneuverability and shoot ability.
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Post by scrub-buster on Mar 25, 2019 8:32:54 GMT -5
Bear Grizzly is another one that makes a nice first bow that won’t break the bank. 58” kind of a nice compromise between maneuverability and shoot ability. I traded away 2 Grizzlies last month. They are great shooting bows. Mine were in rough cosmetic shape. I traded them for a primo condition Kmag. |
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Post by dbd870 on Mar 26, 2019 6:35:34 GMT -5
Bear Grizzly is another one that makes a nice first bow that won’t break the bank. 58” kind of a nice compromise between maneuverability and shoot ability. I traded away 2 Grizzlies last month. They are great shooting bows. Mine were in rough cosmetic shape. I traded them for a primo condition Kmag. Yeah it’s a bit less forgiving perhaps but I love the KMag on a blind or a stand |
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Post by oldhoyt on Mar 26, 2019 6:41:40 GMT -5
As a kid I started shooting with a Bear that pulled around 30-35 pounds. I can't remember the model. After that I graduated to a 45 pound Brown Bear. My recommendation is to find a bow with a low draw weight to start with. Your focus should be on learning to shoot and shooting form. You don't want to struggle with too much weight, which causes fatigue and develops bad habits. A light bow will still fling arrows. Once you decide you want to stick with it you can move up to a hunting weight.
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Post by donnyden on Dec 12, 2019 1:51:27 GMT -5
Hi, I highly recommend trying Japanese onions! It’s just a brilliant thing, it’s a little not symmetrical and the residual vibration in the bow disappears from it, and the accuracy increases many times, shot at it with targets and was amazed, I strongly advise you to look at this if you are going to hunt.
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Post by gumbootbill on Dec 12, 2019 19:23:35 GMT -5
For Christmas in 1973 I got a Ben Pearson recurve loved that bow. Then I got the fastest bow on the planet the Bear Whitetail. Then a Browning X caliber, Then an Oneida screaming eagle.
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