Traditional bow

jjlemm001 · 09-28-2008, 06:39 AM

I am looking at traditional bow, but not sure which one I like. There are several out there and I have shot a few different ones. The only ones I remember 1 was a Bear and the other was a Martin. As far as what model I have no clue. I currently shot a compound bow and enjoy shooting. I want to expand my options and ability in archery. Any recommendations on good reseasonably priced bows?

gregorybraswell · 09-28-2008, 07:17 AM

Most of todays bows are good, it just depends on what you like. If possible shoot as many as you can before you just buy one without ever shooting it. Once you figure out what you want the trad bow sites usually have a classified section with lots too choose from as well as Ebay. Start with a bow around 50lbs. None of us can tell you what bow is right for you, we all have are opinions on what we like.

BobCo19-65 · 09-29-2008, 10:51 AM

What I would recommend would be to go a larger Traditional Shoot and trying a few used bows out. It really is a personal thing (maybe even a traditional store). On the other hand it really isn't a bad thing to pick up a used Bear, Shakespear, Red Wing, or something similar for your firstbow. More then likelyyou will probably want to get something different anyway. I'd suggest staying in the 45# range at your draw for the first (probably remove 1" draw of what your compound is), and don't go too short. In general I'd say mininum 60" for recurve and 66" for longbow.

jjlemm001 · 09-29-2008, 01:40 PM

Thanks

BowHuntingFool · 09-29-2008, 05:15 PM

I have a Bear Montana Longbow that is an excellent shooter and very reasonable priced! I tweaked it a bit with a leather grip, custom string and the Bow Hush Sting silencers! This bow sends my arrows down range with certain authority!

Rangeball · 09-30-2008, 07:18 AM

I looked seriously into buying a montana last year, read way more positive feedback than negative from many who've shot one, only reason I passed on it was I needed a shorter bow for hunting from my pop up blind, so I bought a bear supermag

Hopefully I will own a R/D longbow one day soon.

bbairborne · 10-08-2008, 10:52 AM

Can't go wrong with the Montana for a bow. There are a ton of good customs out there too and not too pricey.

va bowbender · 10-09-2008, 03:19 PM

If this is your first trad bow I would seriously recommend a bow 40-45 lbs to start with and that is a high poundage to start with. Don't overbow yourself on your first bow. A bow in that weight range is plenty to hunt deer with.