Thinking and Looking

[DFWPI]

Okay, I started hunting with a bow back in 1976, and mowed many yards and purchased a recurve way back in the day.  I took several shots back then, but now I know that I was a 16 year old kid pulling way too many pounds.

I got a compound when they came out, and throughout the many years I've been alive, I have owned many, many compounds.  I did buy a Hoyt Buffalo several years ago, and dang it, sold it when I was needing some money.

Well I've come to the conclusion that I may want another recurve to hunt with, at least hunt the many hogs we have on our lease.  I'm must not sure if I want to drop a bunch of money, and looking for some ideas.  

I've seen many people talk about the Sage Sammick, but not sure about this bow, or if I just want to drop $$ and get a really good one.

So......

[Amberjack]

Just my .02 but if you're only thinking you might want to maybe try it - plunk down a couple hundred (or less if you shop around!) and get a nice green-wood 1970s era Bear in a poundage that you can easily shoot and play with it.  If the desire is lurking underneath the surface to become a trad-archer, you will quickly move on to other bows but your money will not be wasted on the Bear.  I still have my first one and it is a treasure to me!

Good luck,
Jack

The Sage shoots just fine. It is clunky feeling and looking. A LOT of them are off a bit on the draw weight. That being said, you can't hardly beat it for under $150. There are a lot of great used bows out there and you can pick one up for a steal if you shop around.

Only you can make the final decision as to what you really want!

Bisch

[sheepdogreno]

Only you will really know whats right for you...aside from that the Samick sage is a fine shooter for the money and can get you flinging arrows fairly cheap. I think a lot of guys here have at least one sage on the rack or did at one time

[Blackhawk]

A friend just picked up a new Sage and likes it a lot.  It was a true 45#, but I thought it was heavy and clunky also...but the price is very fair.

If me, I would go for the Bear Grizzly or Kodiak Hunter from the late 60's or 70's and spend about the same as a Sage or bit more.  They're great bows and you will not lose when you decide to move up.

Save the extra you would spend on a pricey custom bow and get some good arrows and other essentials (but stay away from the gadgets..LOL)

[stagetek]

No experience with Sammick, but for $150.00 you could do alright on the auction site. I wouldn't drop a ton on a custom now. I'd start with something in the 40-45lb. range, and some matching arrows. If it's for you, there will be plenty of time to up-grade.

[mahantango]

A vintage Bear, Wing, Pearson, Shakespeare, or Howatt will all shoot better than you can, better than a Sage, and will hold their value when you get hooked and decide to upgrade. You'll be surprised what $150 will buy you.

[VA Elite]

I bought a 50# @ 28" Samick Sage and a dozen arrows, a glove, and field points, and bow stringer for well under $300. I would have no issues hunting with it, it is a tough ugly bow. But it will shoot great.