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Author Topic: Help - I know I want a new bow but I can't decide  (Read 1128 times)

Offline Petrichor

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Re: Help - I know I want a new bow but I can't decide
« Reply #20 on: August 14, 2016, 03:00:00 PM »
I want a new bow as well. I'm already planning out the woods for my mad dog.
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Offline AZ_Longbow

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Re: Help - I know I want a new bow but I can't decide
« Reply #21 on: August 14, 2016, 04:13:00 PM »
McBroom bows. 60" mojo recurve, built to your draw and desires poundage. And a touch under the $$$. Or spend a bit more and get veneers and such. Take a look at his Facebook page and his website.
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Re: Help - I know I want a new bow but I can't decide
« Reply #22 on: August 14, 2016, 04:45:00 PM »
X5 on Maddog Prairie Predator

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Re: Help - I know I want a new bow but I can't decide
« Reply #23 on: August 15, 2016, 12:21:00 AM »
I'd vote for the MADDOG too, don't let the price fool you, they will shoot with the best of them.
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Re: Help - I know I want a new bow but I can't decide
« Reply #24 on: August 15, 2016, 01:29:00 AM »
A lot of options, I'd probably shop used (classifieds) or check with RMSG or the Nocking Point and other trad suppliers.  I have a  30"+ draw and I'd stay at 62+ with a recurve.  Also remember if it's marked ??@28 you can likely ad 8 or 9 lbs to the draw weight.  With a long draw it doesn't take a lot of draw weight to get performance.
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Offline Cyclic-Rivers

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Re: Help - I know I want a new bow but I can't decide
« Reply #25 on: August 15, 2016, 07:05:00 AM »
Good Luck in your decision.  I agree with some of the above posters but buying another bow is as personal of a  decision as they come.
Relax,

You'll live longer!

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Offline Echo62

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Re: Help - I know I want a new bow but I can't decide
« Reply #26 on: August 15, 2016, 02:29:00 PM »
If you are looking to go with a longbow, check out Omega bows. Great price and top of the line performance.
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Re: Help - I know I want a new bow but I can't decide
« Reply #27 on: August 15, 2016, 05:43:00 PM »
Custom Kodiak "B" handle, with #3 limbs... Makes a 64" bow

Just sayin'.....
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Re: Help - I know I want a new bow but I can't decide
« Reply #28 on: August 15, 2016, 06:01:00 PM »
McBroom does make a great bow......I had one custom made to my specs with 2 strings and shipped for just under $500. Shoots great also...
In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities. In the expert's there are few...So the most difficult thing is always to keep your beginner's mind...This is also the real secret of the arts: always be a beginner.  Shunryu Suzuki

Offline Shadowhnter

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Re: Help - I know I want a new bow but I can't decide
« Reply #29 on: August 15, 2016, 10:06:00 PM »
Well O.P.....what did ya decide on?

Offline Squirrelbane

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Re: Help - I know I want a new bow but I can't decide
« Reply #30 on: August 16, 2016, 05:06:00 AM »
I wish there was some way to try some of all these suggestions lol.
I'm probably going to order a prairie predator once I save up.


Thank you all for the suggestions!

Offline Cyclic-Rivers

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Re: Help - I know I want a new bow but I can't decide
« Reply #31 on: August 16, 2016, 05:19:00 PM »
Quote
Originally posted by Squirrelbane:
I wish there was some way to try some of all these suggestions lol.


Thank you all for the suggestions!
If you go to a bigger shoot with Vendors, you would be able to try a whole bunch of bows.

make the best choice for your situation now and shoot your bow.  In Time you will find something you like better and you can always move to a newer bow.  all of us here do.  you will be able to trade sell or keep your other bow....  Its part of the fun.
Relax,

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Re: Help - I know I want a new bow but I can't decide
« Reply #32 on: August 17, 2016, 10:37:00 PM »
if you decide to go with a Maddog, give Mike a call and talk to him first. 31" draw might be a little long for a Prairie Predator, but he will certainly talk you through it. i have one, and i draw about 28.5"-29".

you certainly will be pleased with his work. just make sure you get the fit you need.
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