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.

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Posted by PvilleP

Prairieville

Member since Apr 2011

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Posted on 5/8/13 at 2:49 pm to ComicTiger

By traditional, do you mean a recurve bow?

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Posted by Teague

The Shoals, AL

Member since Aug 2007

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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.

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Posted by 007mag

Death Valley, Sec. 408

Member since Dec 2011

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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.

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Posted by jgthunt

Walker

Member since Feb 2010

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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

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Posted by SenseiBuddy

Ascension Parish

Member since Oct 2005

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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]

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Posted by Yewkindewit

Near Birmingham, Alabama

Member since Apr 2012

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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.