Help With Picking Out A Bow

[Willow]

I'm planning on getting a new bow, probably a recurve. I currently own a 40# 70's Bear Grizzly. I havent shot a lot of other bows but I really like this one.
  What kind of bow would you guys recommend. I'm leaning towards another Bear or maybe a Predator recurve. What do you think? Do Bear Recurves still shoot great(any idea what fps)?
  I want to stay under $500 by the way. Any comments would be great.

[longbowben]

Go to the classified bows,with 500 you can buy a custom, very nice custom at that.Good hunting.

[Blackhawk7204]

I had a new Bear Super Kodiak, same poundage as my Black Widow and it shot within 3fps of the Widow for less than half the money. Not as pretty or as smooth but a great bow. There are many custom bows that are better but not  for the price of a Bear.

[Killdeer]

I am curious why, if you really like this one, that you feel you need to buy another. Now, realize that I am not admonishing or chastising here, and this query emanates from one with more bows than brain cells.

What  difference  are you looking for in your next bow?

Killdeer

[whitebuffalo]

Killy hit the nail,,what are ya lookin for in your next bow,,soundin like a bit more speed when you ask about fps. But remember there isn't a hand held bow in the world thats faster than a whitetails reaction time. Just do your best at putting an arrow in the bread basket with a properly tuned bow/arrow,and all will be fine,,I personally like RER, Shrews, fedora, and I love a good bear too and today's bears aren't bad bows at all,,J

[Elk77]

James of J D Berry as a new recurve out it's sweet you can see it at  www.berrygamecalls.com  once there click on Berry Bows

[insttech1]

A Ron Pittsley Predator Hunter for $499 will flat out spank the performance of the Bear factory bows.

That's not knocking the Bear products, it is just an observation of Ron's limb performance.

His grips, however, may not suit you, so you should try one first.  But that goes for all bows.

A Bob Lee Hunter at $515 base price is also another option.

See Ya,
Marc

[Willow]

Im wanting a heavier bow. I just want to get ideas because i don't have access to test shoot a bunch of them. I want t get the best bow for money. I like the bear bows for their value and reputation. How do the grizzly, kodiak magnum, cheyenne, and super kodiak compare? How bout with the predator? Thx.

[Madpigslayer]

well...what Killy said. I have a whole (lots) wall full of bows, from nothing to a bagillion (thats a lot, hey Killdeer) dollars each. I can definatly say...They are all differant. (do I get a prize for that observation? magazine subscription or something?) While I dont have any experience with the bows you mentioned, except for the grizzly and kodiak...which I have faster bows, more forigiving bows, prettier bows, bows with nicer grips, easier pointability bows, etc, etc...my goto bow is the one I like the grip on the most. Differant strokes for differant folks. Try and shoot as many differant bows as you can. Bows are like a great woman. When you find the one that fits it just fits, you know? Some guys go through a lot of bows, some guys just find that works. (wink) Now I tried to work into this analogy the going up in draw weight thing, and apply it to the whole woman thing, but lets face it, Killdeer would killme. In the most poetic way. And that would hurt because I am sensitive. Anyways, good luck with the bow thing! I hope you have better luck with that than I do with wimmin! LOL

[akbowbender]

I have a Pittsley Predator Hunter that shoots great. As far as the grip goes, I was a bit concerned about how it would feel based on some of the comments from others who tried one, but didn't like it for one reason or another. I find that it is a perfect fit for my average sized hand.

[R H Clark]

You really need to go to some shoots or find a club where you can try a lot of bows.If you can't do that,just get a used bow at a good price because you will be trading or selling it when you find something else.Not that that's a bad thing.  

[Killdeer]

Summer is coming. Summer is MADE for trad shoots and 3D courses. Trad shoots and 3D courses and vendors mean lots of bows that you can try out for FREE!! Don't get sucked in by brand name or bowyer fads, try each bow in a relaxed and unbiased manner. Don't be afraid to say that Wowser Bows don't fit your hand, or that the Megabux stacks at your draw. Some of the most beautiful and expensive bows that I have been priveleged to take to a target butt just did not feel right to me.

And if you find that your heart is taken by an unspoiled little country gal with rosy cheeks and a sweet draw, who is fine with a trip to the drug store for an ice cream soda instead of a night on the town, then you are a lucky man indeed!

Killdeer  

[Willow]

I live in Oklahoma. I don't think there are any traditional shoots till September  :( . It seems my state loves guns and compounds, but not real bows.

I'm still curious as to what you guys think of the current fred bear bows. (performance, smoothness, speed)

[Kingstaken]

AMEN Brother AMEN    


Willow saId "It seems my state loves...., but not real bows."

[robslifts]

sign up for the bow send out from whisperstik  the 58" is a recurve and is a nice bow 45lbs is the weight   and I will be seeing it in a couple of days  but that is a good way to try out A NEW  bow and see how you like them!!

 http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=055617

theres the link to sign up!!!