Which Quinn?

[tbfischer5]

I've shot a compound for about a year (Ross 334 @ 63#) and want to try traditional for 2008.  For now, I just shoot indoors for fun/relaxation and have narrowed my choice to the Quinns ("best bang for the buck").  

Option #1:  Quinn Stallion, 45#, 60"
Option #2:  Quinn Comet XL, 40#, 64"

Which option would be best (given I can only have one)?  If this has any relevence, I'm 5'8" with a 28"DL...

[ronp]

I have a 43#, 60" Stallion, my first (and only, so far) recurve.  I bought it about 3 years ago from Papa Bull.  The Quinn's were nice enough to offer a traveling bow last year, a low 40 pound Comet XL 3D model, which, thankfully, I was able to try out and compare to my Stallion. I think the XL was 62".  Both bows felt very similar.  My stallion felt just a little lighter to hold, and actually felt slightly smoother to draw.  Both had similar speed, it seems. I would offer that you cannot go wrong with either.  I shot my Stallion a little better, mostly because it is what I am used to.  There is no doubtr that with a little time I would shoot the XL equally as well. I liked the lighter feel of the Stallion and am glad I chose that model.  You have made a good choice to go with a Quinn.

[ISP 5353]

You will not go wrong with any Quinn bow.  The longer ones are very smooth and if all you are doing right now is target shooting, I would choose the longer, lighter bow.  If you decide to hunt you can always just buy additional limbs and head to the woods.

[tbfischer5]

Hmmm, maybe 64" set of 40# limbs for a Stallion to start, then a 60" set of 50# limbs to consider adding later.

Poundage aside, is there a noticeable difference between 64" and 60" limbs on the Stallion?  What are pro's and con's that I should be aware of?

[Longbow Bowhunter]

I would get the Stallion with the lower poundage limbs then move up in pondage if needed. I haven't noticed much a differance in shooting a 66" recurve compared to a 60" the shorter one you will need to be a little steadier

[Steve Gabriel]

They both have the same limbs, the riser on the Comet is longer.

I used the 66" Comet XL-3D for a while and she was a shooter. However I have a 31.5" draw so I needed a 66" inch bow.

I hunting is your primary purpose, get the Stallion as you can upgrade limbs for around $150 and get a 60" or 62" bow up to 60 or 65 lbs. The Comet has a 50 lb max.

I'm not a hunter and I' I'd get the Comet in a minute!

[Pinelander]

With a 28" draw, a good start would be a 62" Stallion at 45 lbs... target shoot AND hunt with it. If target shooting is the main focus, a 64" or 66" Comet XL at 40 lbs. is the ticket.

[tbfischer5]

I liked the concept of the smoother draw for targets using the longer limbs and potential for a second Quinn using different limbs.  Hopefully a 64"/45# Stallion arrives before the weekend (thanks, Kelly!)...  

Now off to search the archives for recommended rest and arrows...