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Looking for a bow for a young man
« on: July 12, 2015, 04:33:00 PM »
I have a young man that is interested in getting into traditional archery. I'm having some difficulty. He's looking for a 40/45 # longbow or recurve. He has 200-300$ to spend. Any suggestions ?
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Re: Looking for a bow for a young man
« Reply #1 on: July 12, 2015, 04:47:00 PM »
Yep, go to a WI trad shoot there are always tons of used bows out there. Horicon was this weekend, lots of bows like that for sale.
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Re: Looking for a bow for a young man
« Reply #2 on: July 12, 2015, 04:57:00 PM »
Are u looking for a righty or lefty?
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Re: Looking for a bow for a young man
« Reply #3 on: July 12, 2015, 05:26:00 PM »
Right hand,  sorry I forgot to add that rather important detail
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Re: Looking for a bow for a young man
« Reply #4 on: July 12, 2015, 05:27:00 PM »
Used or Samik Sage.
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Re: Looking for a bow for a young man
« Reply #5 on: July 12, 2015, 05:28:00 PM »
A good used one
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Re: Looking for a bow for a young man
« Reply #6 on: July 12, 2015, 09:37:00 PM »
Get him a good used bow, moderate length for his draw (should find one for $150 max) then get him some good arrows matched to the bow.  If you max out on the bow and skimp on arrows he'll be disappointed.  Look for a 58" to 62" Bear Grizzly, Tigercat or Kodiak Hunter in the Bear line or a Browning or Red Wing Hunter. A Howatt Hunter would be a great find too.
Perhaps some blemish carbon arrows from Big Jim to go with it- he can help you with sizing.

Good luck.
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Re: Looking for a bow for a young man
« Reply #7 on: July 12, 2015, 10:51:00 PM »
I have a 70's model Bear Kodiak Magnum 45lbs at 28in draw good shape if that would interest him.
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Re: Looking for a bow for a young man
« Reply #8 on: July 13, 2015, 11:32:00 AM »
MADDOG ARCHERY
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Re: Looking for a bow for a young man
« Reply #9 on: July 13, 2015, 11:48:00 AM »
The Bear Montana can usually be had for a good price.
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Re: Looking for a bow for a young man
« Reply #10 on: July 13, 2015, 10:15:00 PM »
Maddog archery have the Prarie Predator for $250. I just got mine today and love it. That will leave budget for some arrows.

 http://www.maddogarchery.com
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Re: Looking for a bow for a young man
« Reply #11 on: July 13, 2015, 10:48:00 PM »
Welcome Todd!!

Mike does make a great bow!
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