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Author Topic: Who makes the best recurve for under $500?  (Read 1861 times)

Offline Widowbender

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Re: Who makes the best recurve for under $500?
« Reply #40 on: July 21, 2008, 11:03:00 PM »
I got my Black Widow SAG for $500 used. Its the best money I've ever spent for a bow...ever.

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Offline BD

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Re: Who makes the best recurve for under $500?
« Reply #41 on: July 21, 2008, 11:49:00 PM »
Rose Oak and then Hoyt Gamemaster
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Offline econnell71

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Re: Who makes the best recurve for under $500?
« Reply #42 on: July 22, 2008, 12:57:00 AM »
I say go with the Martin! It is commercial but I have 4 of them, love them all, great years of service!
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Offline Blue Moose

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Re: Who makes the best recurve for under $500?
« Reply #43 on: July 22, 2008, 08:01:00 AM »
Get a Quinn Stallion and a can of spray paint;).
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Offline JSimon

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Re: Who makes the best recurve for under $500?
« Reply #44 on: July 22, 2008, 01:10:00 PM »
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Originally posted by Blue Moose:
Get a Quinn Stallion and a can of spray paint;).
That's what I did. I still can't believe I bought that bow brand new for under $200 a couple of years ago.
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Offline Ia Hawkeye

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Re: Who makes the best recurve for under $500?
« Reply #45 on: July 24, 2008, 05:28:00 PM »
I also say Quinn Stallion ! I've shot almost all the top expensive bows, owned quite a few, but like My Qinns better.

New with full warranty for around $250 ! You caqn
t go wrong !!!
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Offline Redneck Jihad

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Re: Who makes the best recurve for under $500?
« Reply #46 on: July 26, 2008, 01:58:00 PM »
I bought a Martin Hatfied TD 65# about 5 years ago, it was a little under $500 then. I love it. Very well made. Martin even put my name on it for me. This is the same Martin Co. that also makes compounds. But they make really good traditional bows also. I bought my through Eders.com.
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Re: Who makes the best recurve for under $500?
« Reply #47 on: July 27, 2008, 02:38:00 PM »
Kohannah Kurve, Rose Oak Tom Cat, Mahaska.
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Offline fredbear92

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Re: Who makes the best recurve for under $500?
« Reply #48 on: July 27, 2008, 10:54:00 PM »
I'd go with a whisperstik! The most quiet recurve I've ever shot. Really smooth and easy pointing. And starting at $475, it don't git much better than that!
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Offline 3blades

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Re: Who makes the best recurve for under $500?
« Reply #49 on: August 25, 2008, 04:48:00 PM »
I picked up a Samick Stingray (58" 50#) at a 3D shoot over the weekend in Lancaster PA. The guys from Trad-Tech were there with a bunch of bows and this one felt the best to me. I have been shooting a Bear cub 60" 45# of my fathers who handed it down to me. Wify gave my her blessings and home came the bow. For the price ($220 new) I don't know how you can find a better shooter but I am a newbie so take that for what it is worth. Loving it so far!!!
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Re: Who makes the best recurve for under $500?
« Reply #50 on: August 25, 2008, 04:58:00 PM »
I went through the same process a year ago . I bought a  62" 43# Arroyo and it is fast , accurate and stable . Some mates have Checkmates and they are lovely bows as well .

This year I bought a Tradtech Pinnacle 2 riser and deflex reflex limbs . This outfit shoots better for me than the RER . There is also a recurve limb option .

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Offline buckeye_hunter

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Re: Who makes the best recurve for under $500?
« Reply #51 on: August 25, 2008, 06:03:00 PM »
Timberhawk is right there at $500
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Offline bentpole

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Re: Who makes the best recurve for under $500?
« Reply #52 on: August 25, 2008, 06:07:00 PM »
Kohannah , Mahaska, and  Check-Mate
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Offline TRAP

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Re: Who makes the best recurve for under $500?
« Reply #53 on: August 25, 2008, 06:27:00 PM »
I'd get an early 70s  60" Kodiak Hunter for around $150.00-$175.00.  

Smooth, quiet, almost bombproof.

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Offline Oliverstacy

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Re: Who makes the best recurve for under $500?
« Reply #54 on: August 25, 2008, 07:01:00 PM »
I'd like to add that it depends on your grip preference.

If you like a 50's style recurve then I'd have to say the Kota Kill-um is a great bow...so nice I have another on order.  But I'd never camo the one I have...the Bocote and Birds-eye would cry to loud for me to stand.

I have shot the Whisperstik and will hopefully own one next spring/summer.

A lot depends on the type of grip you like.

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Offline BigJohn

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Re: Who makes the best recurve for under $500?
« Reply #55 on: August 25, 2008, 07:35:00 PM »
A Martin Hunter is a good economical bow and you won't break the bank. There fast ,smooth shooting and beautiful to look at. Just my opinion.
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Offline Timberghost

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Re: Who makes the best recurve for under $500?
« Reply #56 on: August 25, 2008, 07:38:00 PM »
Well BIG JOHN,  you aren't alone in your opinion!  I'll second the MARTIN HUNTER every single time and there should be enough money left over for some arrows to boot!
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Online Kenny Henderson

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Re: Who makes the best recurve for under $500?
« Reply #57 on: August 25, 2008, 09:53:00 PM »
My vote goes for the Bear Archery Super Kodiak, My Dad HAs shot the same one since 1984. That old bow shoots great,it has the nickname of "Meatpole". I personally own a Black Widow, but my back-up is a Super Kodiak. GGGGGrrreat Bow. Just my  two-cents worth...Kenny
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Offline HATCHCHASER

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Re: Who makes the best recurve for under $500?
« Reply #58 on: August 26, 2008, 10:06:00 AM »
Whisperstick, Kohannah, Dryad.  Depends on grip.  The Whisperstick is super quiet and so is the Dryad.
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Re: Who makes the best recurve for under $500?
« Reply #59 on: August 26, 2008, 06:55:00 PM »
Hawkeye....
    If you would like a nice 3 piece Recurve made to order for $450 call Mike at Legends Bows.
    He's listed up in the sponsore list....
Great smooth shootin bows....
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