Newbie question

[ACEINTHEHOLE]

Hey guys, have been doing some reading on here and looks like ya'll have a great site. I am considering  getting into shooting some traditional and have some questions. First, what would be a good starter bow for me. Second, what kind of poundage do you need to  
harvest deer with? I have been shooting a compound since for 13 years, but know nothing about recurves. Thanks in advance.--Ace

[Ralph Renfro]

Ace, you can harvest a deer with a lighter poundage bow if you make a good hit with a razor sharp broadhead. I have no idea what poundage you pull with your compound, but I'd go a bit lighter to begin with. You have to work your way into higher poundage bows with traditional. This year I'm hunting with a Sheepeater Spirit from Brent and Mark of Classic Bowhunting, it's a 52 pounder and it'll make short work of a big whitetail. Good Luck and welcome aboard.  Ralph

[Tom]

Ace, I agree with Ralph. Don't overbow to begin with, leads to bad form and frustration. 45-50#'s will kill most any deer that walks- important thing is a SHARP bh in the vitals.
 Good luck and enjoy the venture.

[Killdeer]

You can pick up a used Bear Grizzly, Kodiak Hunter or the like fairly cheaply. They are stable, forgiving bows that were solid enough that a lot of folks bought them...and still shoot them!

There was a Grizzly in the classifieds here, 45# and 140 shipped, but it appears to have been sold. Pretty bow, too.    

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Killdeer

[The Whittler]

Start with a 40lb to 45lb bow at your draw. These will kill just about anything and it will give you a light enough weight to learn on.

Look on the clasifieds for a 2nd hand bow. You will get more for your money.

You have come to a very good site for info. as the people will bend over backwards to help. Good luck and have fun. Alan

[Killdeer]

Shoot, I gave a 45 pound Grizzly to Sweetfeet a couple years ago. Just gave a 45 pound Ben Pearson Hunter to another fella last week. Wish I had known you needed a bow too!  

[30coupe]

Find a good used 45 pound bow and you can't go wrong. It is plenty for deer and you can save yourself from bad habits you will develop if you are overbowed.

The Grizzly is a good bow. I have a personal preference for the Black Bear. I think it is quieter and smoother to draw than the Grizzly. The 60" length eliminates stack and finger pinch. They are a bit harder to find because they were only made from 1972-1978, but I think they are worth the search. I bought one for my daughter for Christmas and immediately fell in love with it. Unfortunately, so did she, so I had to find one for myself.

By the way, welcome to traditional archery. One word of warning: compounds are excellent tools, but recurves and longbows become a passion. It is hard to make wheels and cables look good, but traditional bows can be beautiful works of art as well as great game getters.

[ACEINTHEHOLE]

Guys, I really appreciate all the responce and hints. Always seems like we hunters are alot more willing to help each other. Any of ya'll from Mississippi? Also, do any of ya'll have one of the above mentioned bows for sale or know of one for sale?--Ace

[ringo64]

ace, find a piece of osage and make yourself a bow.  there are lots of people down there and in alabama that would be happy to get u started and it is a great feeling to hunt and shoot with stuff you make yourself.

[Shakes.602]

WELCOME  To Our TradGang Family!!      

[Mint Hill Mule]

One word of caution. Check your game regulations. In N.C., a minimum poundage for Trad is 45 lb.

[Woodduck]

Originally posted by Killdeer:
Shoot, I gave a 45 pound Grizzly to Sweetfeet a couple years ago. Just gave a 45 pound Ben Pearson Hunter to another fella last week. Wish I had known you needed a bow too!      

I found out my ancestors are from Scotland, do you have one of those.......umm...Border bows, I think they're called?  In low poundage, please. Some of your bows,I've noticed are too much # for me; but your prices seem Ok