I would like to add to this, that high price does not always equate to a great feeling, great shooting bow, nor do they always offer advantages over a lower priced bow when it comes to taking game. Niether does lower prices always indicate a junky or poor feeling bow. A number of bows of a lower price range will shoot tight groups, and easily take game of all sizes. None of them are magic, and they all require the same type of skill and practice to shoot them well, no matter the price.
For an example years ago i bought a Martin Super Diablo #50 bow. I practiced, and eventually hunted with it. I think I payed in the $350 ish range. I shot a deer, and did not see the performance id hoped for. So i ran out and spent at the time, $750-$800 on a Black Widow. In the process, Ken Beck taught me a thing or two about arrow tuning and hunting shafts. I killed many deer with that bow, and loved it. I realized through it all, the Martin wasnt lacking, it was simply my knowledge that was lacking, and the set up wasnt right to do the job. Curiosity made me make new arrows tuned for it, and go hunting. It killed deer just as effectively as the Widow. I could have saved a lot of money, had I known the widow wasnt magic or necessity, though she was beautiful and a Cadillac. I eventually sold both, but today, i know price isnt everything in a hunting bow.
Do your research, and see where and what you will get for your money. A couple new long bows to look at, are Maddogs, and Omega. For their price of $300-$350, they will be hard to beat. As mentioned, Samick makes great starter bows too, but for the price difference between them and a maddog, the maddog will always be a better deal for what you get, and they are custom made by a great American bowyer, by his own 2 hands. Its much the same story for an Omega bow. Good luck on your search!
Topic: Recommended long bows (Read 986 times)
