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Offline Slinging 24/7

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Choosing Bow #2
« on: February 23, 2011, 06:18:00 PM »
Right now I am shooting a Mid 1960's Bear Kodiak that is 45# @28". I really like that bow and am convinced that I really wanna continue pursuing the traditional style of archery.

I am just curious if ya guys had suggestions of another bow that would compliment the one I already have. I have been watching many bows on **** and other forums but haven't pulled the trigger yet. Can't afford a brand new custom bow or anything of that nature yet but am open to mid range bows,

Just looking for some of your .02

Thanks
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Offline head_hunter

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Re: Choosing Bow #2
« Reply #1 on: February 23, 2011, 06:30:00 PM »
My first recurve was a 50lb 1970's Bear Grizzly which I took my first deer with traditional equipment with. I liked that bow so much that I then bought a 55lb Bear Cheyenne which for the money I felt like it was a good deal. Bought the bow brand new about 10 years or so ago and still shoot it every now and again. I also had and old 45lb Wing Archery Red Wing Hunter that shot pretty good. The best advice I can give to you is go to an archery shop where you can actually hold the bow and maybe even shoot it. One mans taste is alot different than anothers.
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Offline Slinging 24/7

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Re: Choosing Bow #2
« Reply #2 on: February 23, 2011, 06:49:00 PM »
I wish I could but there not to many trad shops in my area that I know of. Closest one i know for sure of is about a hour and half away.
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Offline Killdeer

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Re: Choosing Bow #2
« Reply #3 on: February 23, 2011, 07:11:00 PM »
Go to all the shoots that you can. Try a lot of bows... for free! Vendors WANT you to shoot their bows, and most folks are proud to let you run your arrows through their beloved bows.

 

Killdeer
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Offline Cyclic-Rivers

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Re: Choosing Bow #2
« Reply #4 on: February 23, 2011, 07:16:00 PM »
Like HH and Killie said.

The good news is you have a bow to use now. Take your time and find what "YOU" want next.
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Offline GREATBROWNKNOCKEMDOWN

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Re: Choosing Bow #2
« Reply #5 on: February 23, 2011, 07:18:00 PM »
What Killdeer said. It's the only way you are going to find out what you like and what feels good to you, then you can make a decision. Good luck and glad your enjoying Trad Archery.
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Re: Choosing Bow #2
« Reply #6 on: February 23, 2011, 07:21:00 PM »
There you go....good advise from those above!!
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Offline Larry247

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Re: Choosing Bow #2
« Reply #7 on: February 23, 2011, 07:21:00 PM »
I agree with killdeer, most archers would be glad to let you shoot thier bow. Get out to some shoots and try a few before you decide on one.

Good luck...
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Offline no nothing

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Re: Choosing Bow #2
« Reply #8 on: February 23, 2011, 07:24:00 PM »
Check out Maddgog Archery, custom bows $175-$375 can not beat the price. They are beautiful, two in the family so far and one on order.
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