Whats wrong with Ragim bows?

[Rob DiStefano]

actually, i still have a ragim matrix (64"/30#) that i use as a "guest bow" for trad newbies, or for me as a "rehab bow".  a quite decent trad bow for $100, imo.  anyhoo, i set the brace height on the 64" at 6-3/4", works fine.

[ron w]

That's easy Brian....there's nothing "wrong" with them. Very economical way to get in the game.

[KellyG]

In a few days or weeks I will be able to tell you about the Viper. I have one on its way. I did research it online and it got good reviews from all that I read. Changing to a FF string is suppose to get rid of the mild hand shock. Since it will be my first trad bow I will own I don't think I will notice any way.
Kelly

[ripforce56]

My son started with an older Impala takedown and I had an 09 Impala 55lb both were great bows I shot the hell out of mine and had no issues with it! I got see their whole line when the rep was at the store where I used to work! their longbows looked real nice and so did the 1 piece recurves! they do not have the distribution in the states like Samick does! When you do find Ragims in stores it is usually the youth models or the Impala!

[Red4arm]

My brother has shot one for about 10 years, a regime, finish isn't as fancy as a custom, but it shots great and has held up well.

[Barney]

+1 for a Ragim as a starter. My son has shot a Ragim Master for a couple years now and really likes it and shoots it well.

The only thing I don't like about it is it has plastic limb pockets and I haven't been able to find any heavier limbs for it.

[Wal]

Thanks heaps for the additional info fella's    

Cheers

[Hookeye]

Initial quality and durability of the Ragims hasn't been too good IMHO. Maybe their newer stuff is better?

My choice of lesser expense bows would be Samick.

Eh, I've had 3 of them and ground the crap out of two risers  

[Benny Nganabbarru]

Great introductory bow for kids!

[Paul/KS]

We got some for our 4H archery program through Mike at the Nocking Point and they hold up well.
Decent bows for the price and you can get the kid size riser with inserts for target sights.

[vtmtnman]

Originally posted by Bear Heart:
I am shooting a three piece takedown, the impala, until my sovereign balistik comes this fall.  Biggest complaint is that it is sharp around the nock and the sides of the limbs are rough and have caused several strings to blow out.  But it does make a good starter bow.

I had a PSE model Impala made by Ragim.I had the same experiences.Had a string go and caused the limb to start to seperate.Garbage bows.Don't buy one.Shortly after that I realized I needed to start buying better bows.  

[Rob DiStefano]

Originally posted by KellyG:
In a few days or weeks I will be able to tell you about the Viper. I have one on its way. I did research it online and it got good reviews from all that I read. Changing to a FF string is suppose to get rid of the mild hand shock. Since it will be my first trad bow I will own I don't think I will notice any way.
Kelly

fwiw, awhile back i did a review of the viper for 'archery focus' magazine ...

 viper-legend-reviews.pdf

[Pon]

Originally posted by Bear Heart:
I am shooting a three piece takedown, the impala, until my sovereign balistik comes this fall.  Biggest complaint is that it is sharp around the nock and the sides of the limbs are rough and have caused several strings to blow out.  But it does make a good starter bow.

Is this the same bow PSE sells?

[Ssamac]

My first trad bow and was very good for the money. I agree that you should sand the nocks and put some sealer over them but otherwise good for the money. I also had a 25# youth model for my youngest> I ended up giving them both away, one to a youngster and the other when we were shipping bows to Iraq. They shoot where you point them and hold up pretty well

sam

[Robert Honaker]

Samicks are good also. I have a Volcano and no complaints...shoots hard and where I look.
Very good finish also. A fine bow.

[BrokenArrows]

Nothing is "wrong" w Ragim bows. Martin sells the Fox Custom as the L100. Fit and finsih on that and the Ragim's is better now (2010 and later).

As for fit, the local shop has had to send back several made in the USA Martin recurves and longbows (Savannah, Hunter, Rebel, etc) cuzz the tips were messed up. Off center cuts, too shallow, etc.

Stuff happens.

[Possum Head]

I bought a Ragim Brown Bear in Feb. of 2008.I have shot it nearly every day since.At 45# it aint no rocket but is smooth,Quiet,and holding up.If I was'nt a trad addict at the  time of purchase and needed a quick fix I probably would have faired better in the classifieds.

[Migra Bill]

Biggest problem -

NOT MADE IN AMERICA.

We produce/manufacture very things in America these days. We make damn good bows - why go overseas.

[coachA]

I the Red falk and it is a great beginner bow. I really cant complain. Very smooth and consistent bow, just dont put it in a race.

[sorefingers]

Had a Ragim one piece recurve that I shot the heck out of, never had a problem. It was fast and quiet for the money I was surprised.