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Author Topic: One Piece Longbow on a budget  (Read 4870 times)

Offline Ron Haines

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One Piece Longbow on a budget
« on: October 15, 2018, 07:36:01 PM »
So I am wanting to go back to the longbow, been shooting a recurve for a few years.  But just not feeling the recurve anymore, a 1964 Bear Grizzly.

So I have been looking at the Striker Classic at 60". 

Any other brands that you would recommend in the 60"+ realm.  Looking to shoot right around 53#-57#.

Thank you in advance.
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Re: One Piece Longbow on a budget
« Reply #1 on: October 15, 2018, 10:17:02 PM »
Not sure what your budget is but my one piece bows are comparable in price to the striker. Would be glad to talk Bows with you !
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Offline Jasper2

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Re: One Piece Longbow on a budget
« Reply #2 on: October 15, 2018, 10:18:13 PM »
I'd suggest the used market and then your options are endless.  You can get a lot of bow for the price of that new Striker. 

If you want to buy new though, there are plenty out there that are worth a look.  In my opinion and based on my personal experiences, there are a few exceptional values that you'd be hard-pressed to beat.  Treadway Longbows, JK Traditions Kanati, and Holm-made bows.

If you want a couple of super budget friendly options, check out Rich Emery's Stikbow and the Bodnik Slick Stick. 
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Re: One Piece Longbow on a budget
« Reply #3 on: October 15, 2018, 10:30:42 PM »
Maddog Prairie Predator.  I have one and can recommend it.  It is made to your specs.  Finish is "ok", while performance is up there with any other bow I own.  I had a high grip requested on mine.
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Re: One Piece Longbow on a budget
« Reply #4 on: October 16, 2018, 04:58:43 PM »
Never had one, but 7Lakes gets good reviews, and its even cheaper if you get the unfinished blanks and do the finish work yourself.
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Offline TomMcDonald

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Re: One Piece Longbow on a budget
« Reply #5 on: October 16, 2018, 06:58:02 PM »
Bodnik Slick Stick.
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Re: One Piece Longbow on a budget
« Reply #6 on: October 16, 2018, 07:20:51 PM »
You'll get a suggestion on everybody's favorite, Randy (Crittergetter) has reach out to you and whether you end up dealing with him or not, he is a top of the line guy and it would be a great opportunity to soak up some of what he knows to help you out.
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Offline finkm1

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Re: One Piece Longbow on a budget
« Reply #7 on: October 18, 2018, 01:19:41 PM »
New Woods, great bows at a great price.
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Re: One Piece Longbow on a budget
« Reply #8 on: October 18, 2018, 01:27:00 PM »
That ain't a budget in my book, lol.
I would consider Dan of montana bows with his whips & even bows by Belcher archery. Ed Boyd is also a standup guy.
The best regarded budget bow would be the u-finish blanks by Binghams and I believe belcher archery also offers such kits.
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Re: One Piece Longbow on a budget
« Reply #9 on: October 19, 2018, 02:22:40 PM »
NEWWOOD :clapper:
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Offline shreffler

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Re: One Piece Longbow on a budget
« Reply #10 on: October 27, 2018, 02:46:45 PM »
I think the best one piece longbow for the money right now is the Big Stick Archery Assassin. I think it's pretty tough to find a better custom one piece longbow for a better price.

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Offline lentuk

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Re: One Piece Longbow on a budget
« Reply #11 on: October 27, 2018, 03:06:14 PM »
Omega Original.
I just ordered an unfinished one for $315.00, these bows have great reviews.
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Re: One Piece Longbow on a budget
« Reply #12 on: October 27, 2018, 03:30:57 PM »
Watch Jason's FB page you can get a new Kanati for a good price.
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Offline YosemiteSam

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Re: One Piece Longbow on a budget
« Reply #13 on: October 29, 2018, 03:23:34 PM »
If you have the tools and the time, consider making your own.  Lots of good help on the Bowyer's Bench -- far better bowyers than I'll ever be.
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Re: One Piece Longbow on a budget
« Reply #14 on: October 31, 2018, 02:31:50 AM »
Another good option on a tight budget would be the Bear Montana.I got one years ago and totally overhauled the tips grip and shelf and put an sbdstring on her with a beaver tail grip,shoots as good as anything out there.
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Re: One Piece Longbow on a budget
« Reply #15 on: October 31, 2018, 07:12:15 AM »
You are getting lots of good advice here. I have many longbows in stock and would be happy to talk with you.

Our LifeCycle Allegheny, made by Omega Longbows, is a GREAT shooting bow at an economical price.

www.yourlifecyclegear.com

Best of luck in whatever you decide. We're always here to help.

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Re: One Piece Longbow on a budget
« Reply #16 on: November 02, 2018, 02:25:04 PM »
That's a pretty good budget to work with...  I am more of a recurve guy, but I really like Dwyer longbows and Treadway longbows.  Solid people to work with.
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Re: One Piece Longbow on a budget
« Reply #17 on: November 02, 2018, 02:30:23 PM »
The used bows here on Tradgang are a great buy...I also have and Old Mountain archery Edge that I got for new about $160 and it shoots great!
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