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Traditional bows/archery?
Posted on 5/8/13 at 2:09 pm
Posted on 5/8/13 at 2:09 pm
Did a search and didn't come up with much so I wanted to ask about it. Anyone have any recommendations regarding traditional bow makers (Bear, Greatree, Martin, etc)? Anything to avoid?
I'm a beginner other than having one of those plain old bows from pe as a kid. Wouldn't mind hunting with one but would enjoy just shooting too.
I'm a beginner other than having one of those plain old bows from pe as a kid. Wouldn't mind hunting with one but would enjoy just shooting too.
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Posted on 5/8/13 at 2:49 pm to ComicTiger
By traditional, do you mean a recurve bow?
Posted on 5/8/13 at 2:55 pm to ComicTiger
LOTS of great bowmakers out there now. I have a longbow made by Bamabows. I suggest you join tradgang.com. Tons of info there, and even a good classified section.
Posted on 5/8/13 at 3:02 pm to PvilleP
Yes, I mean recurve or straight up longbow.
Thanks Teague!
Thanks Teague!
Posted on 5/8/13 at 3:03 pm to Teague
quote:more like Bamablows hardy har har
Bamabows
This post was edited on 5/8/13 at 3:03 pm
Posted on 5/8/13 at 3:39 pm to Charter n Coke
Well .......... you suck!
This is my stick and string.
This is my stick and string.
Posted on 5/8/13 at 3:58 pm to ComicTiger
I'd recommend a production bow like Martin, Bear or PSE for entry level. Seen too many damaged bows to buy used from the world wide innertube. Once you get more experienced you'll be able to get a custom built one more to your liking if you want. Start out light on draw weight. Too many people go heavier than they need trying to be he-men.
Posted on 5/8/13 at 3:58 pm to Teague
quote:
Well .......... you suck!
does well with primitive weapon.
not so well with jokes
Posted on 5/8/13 at 4:18 pm to Charter n Coke
Posted on 5/8/13 at 4:26 pm to Teague
Posted on 5/8/13 at 4:29 pm to Teague
Nice rig. Got a deer with it yet?
Posted on 5/8/13 at 4:33 pm to Teague
Use that at the renaissance festival with the bird? Is this you?
Just kidding...
Just kidding...
Posted on 5/8/13 at 4:35 pm to wickowick
Yes, that was before I got my fancy hat though. Nope, no deer. This was my first year with it and only got to go a few times.
Posted on 5/8/13 at 4:46 pm to Teague
Well. I guess it's official. Got the first OB recurve kill? Me?
pics later.
This year im full_on vintage.
Workin with 1954 Bear Grizzly, 62#
pics later.
This year im full_on vintage.
Workin with 1954 Bear Grizzly, 62#
Posted on 5/8/13 at 5:05 pm to Teague
quote:
Well .......... you suck!
This is my stick and string.
So you hunt with a longbow and a falcon?
Posted on 5/8/13 at 5:06 pm to ComicTiger
I shoot a falco 66" longbow 50# love it got it from Bowie outfitters kinda pricey but very very well made
Posted on 5/8/13 at 5:41 pm to ComicTiger
I have a hand made recurve from Savage bows in Dallas Texas. The guy is Navy Officer/? and War Veteran! 
[link=(www.savagebows.com)]Savage[/link]
[link=(www.savagebows.com)]Savage[/link]
Posted on 5/8/13 at 6:31 pm to SmackoverHawg
quote:
So you hunt with a longbow and a falcon?
Yeah, so far I'm a better falconer than longbower.
Posted on 5/8/13 at 7:56 pm to ComicTiger
I have a Bear 45 lb recurve and I love shooting it. It takes practice but is so much fun. Search ebay for "recurve bow" and start falling in love with the beauty of them. Buy one, shoot it, and then move to a better or newer one. I started with a 35 lb Pearson and then the settled on a Bear. You have to have some strength to shoot up in the 60+ lb range so start with something manageable.
Posted on 5/9/13 at 8:49 am to Yewkindewit
I really appreciate all the responses guys. Keep em coming.
Who's the best store to go look at/try out stuff? I know the big stores usually have sales that don't know anything. There was an earlier thread that wasn't too high on Bowie's.
Who's the best store to go look at/try out stuff? I know the big stores usually have sales that don't know anything. There was an earlier thread that wasn't too high on Bowie's.
This post was edited on 5/9/13 at 8:50 am
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