Bow Comparison

[Nick559]

Thanks.  That's basically what I did years ago when I settled on a Black Widow MA II,  Cascade SBH and a Brackenbury Legend.  I still have two and my brother has the third.  Six shoulder surgeries later I just need lighter draw weights.  
However, there are lots of nice bows out there that I didn't try back then that are available very reasonably now.  Like I said before, extra limbs cost as much as a used top shelf bow and without the wait, sometimes up to two years.  What I need now are general recommendations as to good, quite, and smooth hunting bows around 48 to 50#.  I refuse to give up on traditional and will keep trying until I find what works for me.
Chad has a great point in that some bowyers' stand behind their products 110% no matter what.  I don't want this topic to turn into a pro and con forum about bowyers and their practices, however, I would very greatly appreciate it if those who have had good warranty experiences with those bowyers could let me know by private message who those makers were.  Like I said, I don't need the names of those that do not stand behind their products, just the names of those that do.
Thanks to all and as usual your help is very greatly appreciated.

[L. E. Carroll]

I have seen limbs for all three of the bows you mentioned owning, right here in the classifieds for sale, and alot of the times, for trade.

In your position, where you already have some very nice bows, I would post your limbs and their specs. and try and trade for limbs with the specs. that you are looking for.

I think it could be very doable and save you some $$$.

Personally, I'm very satisified with Bob Morrison's bows....  

[Rodd Szmania]

RER makes a great bow!

[RRock]

Gotta second RER. One of the smoothest drawing bows out there and plenty of speed. As far as arrows are concerned, I can only speak to cedar, that's all I shoot.

[oldgoat]

i agree with ACS but would look at Sarrels as well, i have both and like them.

[Nick559]

Thanks Gene.  As soon as I get to the minimum number of posts I will start posting wanteds for those bows.  However, I'm still going to keep an open mind as to what else is out there.  I wish TradGang would add a dedicated "wanted" section in the classified areas.  It would sure make things easier.  I'm just lucky I found this site.  Now I'm hooked and already reeled in.

Nick

[Rob DiStefano]

Originally posted by Nick559:
Thanks Gene.  As soon as I get to the minimum number of posts I will start posting wanteds for those bows.  However, I'm still going to keep an open mind as to what else is out there.  I wish TradGang would add a dedicated "wanted" section in the classified areas.  It would sure make things easier.  I'm just lucky I found this site.  Now I'm hooked and already reeled in.

Nick

just preface your trad bow topic title with "WTB:".    

[Earl Jeff]

Rumor has it that George just ordered one of these

[pumatrax]

looks like a good boat anchor...

[GMMAT]

I just wish the bows I liked the most weren't on the "expensive" side.....lol.

Good luck.  You've picked some winners.

[Mr.Magoo]

Don't forget Bob Lee.  You can find good deals on their 'inventory' page.  You can also usually find them used at reasonable prices.

[acadian archer]

lookup chek mate on the sponsors site. lots of good bows out there. take  look at em all

[buckeye_hunter]

I would say if you like the Assenheimer....stay with it in a lighter weight...if that's what you need for your shoulder. He still makes one of the best bows around for the money. I would put a Zipper recurve in the same category as the Assenheimer. Love em both- they feel similar to me.

-Charlie

[Michael Arnette]

Assenheimers are wonderful, I really like Schafers and think they are one the finest bow around. Look at TallTines also that is what I am using now.

[Nick559]

I'm hearing so much about all these great bows that I'm going as crazy as a kid in the proverbial candy store.  I read that there's a traditional shoot in my area on Saturday's at Summit Archery in Washington, Missouri.  I'm going to check it out and see what's there.  

The problem I've found locally is that no shops stock any quality recurves since the money in sales is in compounds and mostly their related accessories.  I'm just going to have to pick up some used bows here and try them out, then keep what's right for me.  

I guess I'll start at the top of the alphabet with an Assenheimer in the 40 to 50 pound range at around 29 inches.  If anyone has one to part with please PM me.

Thanks again to everyone for their help and suggestions and please keep them coming.

Nick

[Bonecracker]

Another A & H ACS Fan Please!

[mrpenguin]

I've been through several in the past few years looking for 'the one that works for me.'  I've shot White Wolf's, Morrison's, Robertson's, Cascade's, Bear's, Browning's, Martin's, Hoyt's, etc.. etc.. looking for the 'right'one...  What I learned is that there is no specific 'best' as George said.  All the bows you (and I) listed are good bows.  You just got to shoot them and see what works.  If your shoulder is an issue, I am willing to bet a longbow 64+ AMO and 50# at your draw will work best.  I think Martin has a nice, smooth drawing hybrid longbow with the Savannah.  Its 62 AMO, but a beauty!  PSR makes a Sequoia Longbow that draws like butter.  Its long at 70 AMO (I think), but it throws arrows well and is easy on the draw, regardless of weight.  Cascades also tend to feel lighter than they actually are...

Just my 2 cents from experience!

OH... I finally found that the Black Widow PSR III, 56 AMO, 57@28 hit where I looked every time.

Good luck!

[George D. Stout]

No offense, Bonecracker, but the cheapest A&H is $1200.00.        You can just about buy two Assenheimers for that, and you can buy two Pittsley Predators for that, and the Pittsley performed better by Blacky's test.  If it fits, then so be it, but to spend that kind of money, sight unseen....without shooting the bow would be borderline crazy.   Unless, of course $1200.00 is pocket change to you.