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Title: Coming back
Post by: Red Arrow on December 24, 2024, 02:38:00 PM: I hope this is allowed.

I had a stroke a couple years ago which messed up my equilibrium. I'm just now getting back to traditional shooting and hunting but I need to get a new bow and some arrows. I'd like to find one of good/decent quality which won't break the bank. I'm on disability now. Does anyone have any recommendations?
Title: Re: Coming back
Post by: Terry Green on December 24, 2024, 03:38:10 PM: What is your budget? New bows range from $400 to $1600 and way more.
Title: Re: Coming back
Post by: Red Arrow on December 24, 2024, 06:15:26 PM: $1600 is more than my disability for a month.
Title: Re: Coming back
Post by: Terry Green on December 24, 2024, 06:22:30 PM: Can you post an approx amount you are looking to spend?
Title: Re: Coming back
Post by: Red Arrow on December 24, 2024, 06:45:28 PM: As low as possible for a decent bow. Whatever it cost, I'm going to have to save up for a few months.
Title: Re: Coming back
Post by: durp on December 24, 2024, 07:07:52 PM: No need to save up...I'll send u a bow if what I have will work...I've been disabled for 11 years now and know all to well what ur facing
Title: Re: Coming back
Post by: Possum Head on December 24, 2024, 07:46:44 PM: Quote from: durp on December 24, 2024, 07:07:52 PM
No need to save up...I'll send u a bow if what I have will work...I've been disabled for 11 years now and know all to well what ur facing

:clapper: :clapper:Another great reason to like Trad Gang!
Title: Re: Coming back
Post by: LookMomNoSights on December 24, 2024, 07:48:23 PM: Quote from: durp on December 24, 2024, 07:07:52 PM
No need to save up...I'll send u a bow if what I have will work...I've been disabled for 11 years now and know all to well what ur facing

Now that is solid :campfire:
Title: Re: Coming back
Post by: Red Arrow on December 24, 2024, 08:43:42 PM: Quote from: durp on December 24, 2024, 07:07:52 PM
No need to save up...I'll send u a bow if what I have will work...I've been disabled for 11 years now and know all to well what ur facing

Thank you. That is very generous of you.
Title: Re: Coming back
Post by: David Mitchell on December 25, 2024, 11:19:20 AM: Yes, that is a great and caring gesture. Not surprising though because here on TradGang are some great folks.
Title: Re: Coming back
Post by: Target Panic on December 25, 2024, 11:28:59 AM: Check out this Gentleman. I believe he has some nice things to say about Hunter Bows also:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjrUZyZC3LM
Title: Re: Coming back
Post by: Target Panic on December 25, 2024, 11:35:17 AM: Here is some more. Best of luck to you and Merry Xmas. This is such a wonderful hobby. Nice people, family friendly, sociable, fun, and a great way to relax.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlwMzb4gOD0
Title: Re: Coming back
Post by: M60gunner on December 25, 2024, 12:47:43 PM: Many of the senior citizens I shoot with are on fixed incomes. Fortunately there are inexpensive alternatives when it comes to bows and arrows. Their shooting may never extend beyond the indoor range but they are able to enjoy shooting. The Black Hunter bow and its clones are popular. Even the local archery stores carry them.
Title: Re: Coming back
Post by: Red Arrow on December 25, 2024, 02:22:19 PM: I only shoot outdoors, in my backyard and my woods (when I'm hunting).
Title: Re: Coming back
Post by: Lefty on December 26, 2024, 08:04:31 AM: F261 (EXE Scream) riser and Nika N3 limbs. Depending on where you buy them, you will spend around $500-600 and have one of the best performing bows out there. Shoot off the shelf or throw on a springy rest and a string and you are ready to go. You can also save a little money if you want to pick up a used riser and limbs from the classifieds.
If money is really tight, then look at the Black Hunter Elite risers and limbs from Big Jim.