Samick bows?

[Oblio]

Can anyone give me some input on the Samick Woodsman T/D? Seems like a nice bow for the price.

[philil]

A friend of mine has a woodsman.
62" 35#@28"
The bow is well made and can take a beating.
I own a Samick Deerslayer in the same length but with 50# limbs.
Like the Woodsman, this is a trusty tool!
I just have the feeling that Samick bows in hunting weights are not that stable and smooth compared to the lighter ones.
The difference in smoothness and stability is quite noticeable compared to good custom bows.

If I had to choose, I'd rather get a 2nd hand custom bow.

Killed a lot of carp and some wild goats with my deerslayer though...so they do work.

Cheers. Phil

[buck-tamer00]

i have the spirit ll now, just got it 2 days ago,
I tell u it blast 460g arrows with athority!!!
and its at my favorite weight 55lbs

[Oblio]

Thanks for your input. Anybody else?

[Houska]

I don't think this deer enjoyed my Samick too much.

I can say my deerslayer is the best recurve I have ever owned, then again it is my first one. I can't say anything bad about it. I did kill that buck and an antelope with it.

That being said I do have a blacktail ordered and should be next week.

[Houska]

[Houska]

Sorry I posted the wrong photo, ignore the one of my son, isn't he cute though.

Houska

[Oblio]

That's a realy nice buck, congrats, but I must say, your son is a whole lot better looking.     Thanks, John

[Spence]

I've been shooting a Woodsman in 60# for almost a year now and really have no complaints.  It's a lot of bow for the money and shoots very smooth.  The only thing is that the bow is not light, due to a pretty beefy riser.  I guess that helps make it shoot well though.

[chrisg]

I have had two take down standard target bows plus the company I worked for used them.not the most exciting 'college bows' But then they sponsored the Olympic Champion as I recall. Samick make a lot of bows. They can take a beating for sure.

My best was/is the Equus. I have had it seven years. 52" 55# recurve.Ideal stalking and hunting bow. I must have shot at least 30 000 arrows out of it, any time it shot 'poorly' you could put it down to the nut behind the bow. LOL. Fast and centre shot so you have to make your release smooth and don't pluck the string. Being short and fast it is less forgiving than a similar weight longbow.I left it in the rain one time and out in the sun strung. Couple of dry fires too when the nock came off! Shocking event that I can tell you but the bow just carries on. Still has the original FF string. I put leather pads under the recurve tips to quiet it and small wool puffs on the string. One tough bow. Shoots all kinds of arrows well but likes heavier/stiffer shafts. GT 55/75s with 125gr points & decent FOC weighing 450gr and up. They fly like bullets.
For durability, reliability and consistency it is amazing value for money. Not bad looking either. Ha! I have several folk who ask if they can 'inherit' it, in their dreams...!
Chrisg

[chrisg]

Sorry forgot to mention the Equus is a one piece.
I have two friends who shoot the Impala and another which is a take down,I cant think of the name, they're both delighted with their bows. Also put thin leather  strip under the string on the tips, a pretty standard tactic for deep recurved tips.
Chrisg

[Windknot]

Isn't the Impala made by Ragim in Italy?

I've had several Samicks over the years, and their hunting bows make good entry level bows, although I'd hold off for something better if I had the money.

Their FITA stuff is very good though.

[chrisg]

Oops! You're right! I shot a Ragim for a few years too, also good target bows, got confussed there! The Impala is a good 'un. Can't think what my friends bows are now...Duh!

Custom or stock there is a great range to choose from, but if you are not fussy there are good solid production bows that give good value for money. I currently shoot a custom R/D longbow made by a friend, also shoot one of my own. At that stage where I want bows made by folks I know, I still shoot the Equus though, it's a sweetie!

[Shape Shifter]

I have owned both the Deerslayer and the Woodsman Recurves. Both were pretty good bows for the money. I only have 2 complaints...One...the poundage may be a little off than what is marked on the limb.It may be lower or it maybe a little higher. My 45pd Deerslayer scaled in at 43pd and my 50pd Woodsman scaled in at 53pd. Two... It took me nearly half a year to get an extra set of limbs for the bow.Because they are made overseas, they were always held up at customs or at least that was the excuse I was given by the AIM company.

[Oblio]

Shape Shifter, I've heard that with some T/D's you have to send the riser back to the company for new limbs. Did you do that? Which do you like better, Woodsman or Deerslayer?

[George D. Stout]

I would not call the Woodsman or Deerslayer entry-level bows.  They can shoot much better than you'll ever shoot them.  I owned the Woodsman...two of them, and they were very accurate bows; quite stable on the shot and easy to tune.   It does irk some folks that a $250.00 bow will shoot with their customs however.

[Shape Shifter]

John:

I liked the Deerslayer a little better. The limbs seems to fit the riser better. With the Woodsman, there is a little gap between the riser and the limb and water would get in there sometimes. I ordered an extra set of limbs through the dealer that I purchased the bow from. I did not have to send the riser back. If you have the chance, shoot both before you buy.

[Falk]

I've owned once a Samick Mind 30 (copy of Hoyt Huntmaster if I am right?) with 60#28", AMO 58".
Gave it to my little brother - who is constantly winning tournaments with it!
It's design is old nowadays but it is a really fast bow! Simple, but without any major flaws. Good product for the money.

[Arwin]

I got a Predator 60#@28 and re-worked the grip and smoothed out the edges. Looked like a 2x4 with limbs. I also had to add felt where the limbs sit on the metal pockets because it sounded like a hood slamming shut. After all the re-work it's a great shooter.

[Oblio]

I guess I can't go wrong with a Samick, from what everyone is saying. I have a Bear super kodiak, about 2 months old, a Bear kodiak mag., don't know how old, both are 50#, & a Browning cobra II, 56# that I bought new about 35 yrs. ago, but I'd like to try a lighter wt. bow, 40-45 lbs. for target & 3D & maybe hunting. So thanks everyone for all of the good advise & help. By the way, I ordered a Samick spirit t/d, 40lbs.,paid $165 for it new. If I like it I may order a Woodsman or Deerslayer. I'll keep you posted. Thanks again, John