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Black Widow Bows
Posted on 9/20/23 at 2:53 pm
Posted on 9/20/23 at 2:53 pm
Does anybody have experience with Black Widow bows?
Are they worth the $$$?
How are they compared other hunting recurves?
Was looking at the one-piece PA X Cocobolo
TIA
Are they worth the $$$?
How are they compared other hunting recurves?
Was looking at the one-piece PA X Cocobolo
TIA
Posted on 9/20/23 at 6:45 pm to kajunsoldier
They’re beautiful bows. The ones I have shot have a little vibration to them but I don’t think that’s necessarily the norm. I may own a PCH one day.
If you have any local trad ranges I’d encourage you to shoot one. BW has a “try before you buy” option as well. Call em up.
ETA: I assume you’ve shot over recurves based on the way you framed your question. The BWs definitely have a different feel to them. Heavier than most. More mass.
If you have any local trad ranges I’d encourage you to shoot one. BW has a “try before you buy” option as well. Call em up.
ETA: I assume you’ve shot over recurves based on the way you framed your question. The BWs definitely have a different feel to them. Heavier than most. More mass.
This post was edited on 9/20/23 at 6:47 pm
Posted on 9/20/23 at 8:08 pm to kajunsoldier
Definitely a great bow. My step brother is addicted to them. He’s killed quite a few deer w it.
If you ask him, he’d say buy it.
If you ask him, he’d say buy it.
Posted on 9/21/23 at 10:11 am to kajunsoldier
I've owned 3-4 BW's over the years, including a few Roy Hall custom recurves. Beautiful bows as the detail and craftsmanship is second to none. They shoot very well. Sold all of mine and moved on to other hunting addictions. If you have $1300+ go for it. In reality less expensive bows will get the job done since most trad shots are < 25 yds.
Roy Hall Navajo II TD recurve bocote & cocobolo
Roy Hall Navajo II TD recurve bocote & cocobolo
Posted on 9/21/23 at 6:27 pm to kajunsoldier
They are great bows but as said have a bit of a different “feel” to em vs other recurves. Also as said your question sounds like maybe you don’t have much recurve experience. If that is the case I suggest going with a good cheaper bow but not necessarily cheap bow. I am currently shooting a Bear super Kodiak I got new last year. Still not cheap but half the price of a BW. I think I paid $550 or so for it. Slightly cheaper but still a great bow is the bear Kodiak hunter which is what my dad shoots. These are both 1 piece bows which I prefer to the takedowns. Just a personal preference. Anyways if you are looking at recurves for the first time or haven’t very much there is nothing wrong with starting with a more affordable bow and learning it first then moving up when ready. Be warned though once you start with traditional archery you might decide to throw your compound bow in the ditch but don’t think it’s gonna be something you just do occasionally and are proficient. It takes a lot of practice and very good consistant form to really shoot well beyond about 15 yards. 20,30,40+ yards is very possible with traditional gear but takes a of commitment.
All that said if you have been shooting for a while and are just ready to move up then absolutely a BW is as good as it gets
All that said if you have been shooting for a while and are just ready to move up then absolutely a BW is as good as it gets
This post was edited on 9/21/23 at 7:33 pm
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