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Author Topic: If you had $500 what bow would you buy?  (Read 2823 times)

Offline bowmofo

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Re: If you had $500 what bow would you buy?
« Reply #60 on: November 04, 2009, 07:21:00 PM »
a few nice staves.
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Offline cahaba

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Re: If you had $500 what bow would you buy?
« Reply #61 on: November 04, 2009, 07:27:00 PM »
A Northern Mist Classic. Got one on order. Due for delivery in January.
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Offline JC

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Re: If you had $500 what bow would you buy?
« Reply #62 on: November 04, 2009, 07:46:00 PM »
Save your $500, go to any and every 3D shoot you can after deer season, shoot every single bow you can get your hands on, in 6 months you will have saved yourself many, many thousands of dollars and have a much better idea of the bow that fits YOUR needs best.

Or, if you want to skip right to the end result, buy a used Morrison and be done with it    ;)
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Offline coaster500

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Re: If you had $500 what bow would you buy?
« Reply #63 on: November 04, 2009, 08:38:00 PM »
I second what JC says. I'm on #14 and still haven't looking  :( (
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Offline joe ashton

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Re: If you had $500 what bow would you buy?
« Reply #64 on: November 04, 2009, 08:41:00 PM »
shrew or blackwidow.....Joe
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Offline Bob L.

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Re: If you had $500 what bow would you buy?
« Reply #65 on: November 04, 2009, 11:50:00 PM »
I would buy a used Toelke Whip or Chinook. They usually go somewhere in the $400-$500 range
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Offline Jesse Minish

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Re: If you had $500 what bow would you buy?
« Reply #66 on: November 05, 2009, 12:14:00 AM »
Sapphire Hawk from Ernie!
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Offline Bowferd

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Re: If you had $500 what bow would you buy?
« Reply #67 on: November 05, 2009, 01:20:00 AM »
I've shot a lot of bows. You give me $500 to spend and I'll find another Canebrake and Longhunter.
 If you have one in the 50# area, I would consider a swap.
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Offline UCBerzerkeley

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Re: If you had $500 what bow would you buy?
« Reply #68 on: November 05, 2009, 03:01:00 AM »
no votes for chek-mate?
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Offline arrow flynn

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Re: If you had $500 what bow would you buy?
« Reply #69 on: May 18, 2012, 03:44:00 AM »
Ill tell you what would be nice is a commanche re curve from Curtis Byrd in Texas.  But they are no longer being made Curtis died and his son quit making bows .Paul brtunner used to shoot one
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Offline Bladepeek

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Re: If you had $500 what bow would you buy?
« Reply #70 on: May 18, 2012, 09:05:00 AM »
If you're buying your first bow, I'd definitely recommend getting a couple of used bows and see in what direction your interest lies. In the 4 years I've been shooting, I've probably bought and sold 20 bows. Overall, I think I'm actually a couple of bucks ahead, but if it cost me a few, that would be OK too. I have a pretty good idea now what I want to own.

I will have at least one "D" type longbow and it will probably be a Mohawk Sparrowhawk 2-piece.

No way will I part with my Lost Creek r/d longbow.

And the one bow I won't even consider selling is the first bow I ever bought. I got a recurve, 60" 50# @ 28 from a local, relatively unknown maker. This bow by Kevin Cramer is physically the lightest bow on my rack. It draws smoother than any of my other bows, and is a real joy to shoot. I would get very little for it if I sold it as the maker did not mark it, but even if someone offered me $500 for it, I'd say "No" because I don't think I could replace it, even used, for that price.

I'd say do some shooting with a variety of used, but "good" bows that you think you might like. Try everyone's bow that you can get your hands on. . Then, when you have a good idea of what you really want, sell a couple of bows, put that money down on your "dream" bow and be happy until you find the next one you absolutely have to have   :)
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Offline Robhood23

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Re: If you had $500 what bow would you buy?
« Reply #71 on: May 18, 2012, 09:58:00 AM »
No question for me! New Chad Holm Osprey!
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Offline bow_man_66

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Re: If you had $500 what bow would you buy?
« Reply #72 on: May 18, 2012, 09:58:00 AM »
Hoot's, without even having to think about it!!!! Lee builds a great bow, recurve or longbow either way. I will have one myself one of these days soon.
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Offline tarponnut

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Re: If you had $500 what bow would you buy?
« Reply #73 on: May 18, 2012, 10:00:00 AM »
A new Kohannah Kurve or Northern Mist longbow.
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Offline ron w

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Re: If you had $500 what bow would you buy?
« Reply #74 on: May 18, 2012, 10:38:00 AM »
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Originally posted by Robhood23:
No question for me! New Chad Holm Osprey!
You are a wise man........if you get a used one you will have money left over for arrows and a quiver!!   :thumbsup:    :jumper:
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Offline Bill Turner

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Re: If you had $500 what bow would you buy?
« Reply #75 on: May 18, 2012, 10:51:00 AM »
A good, used one of your choice. There are many listed in the classifieds that will fall in your price range.However, you do need to do your homework and determine exactly what your looking for. Good luck.
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Offline mongoose

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Re: If you had $500 what bow would you buy?
« Reply #76 on: May 18, 2012, 11:36:00 AM »
Do some careful investigative work and find a nice recurve or longbow that your wife will love to own and shoot! Believe me the dividends immediate and down the road will keep a smile on your face and it will be the best $500.00 you ever spend  :thumbsup:    :coffee:
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Re: If you had $500 what bow would you buy?
« Reply #77 on: May 18, 2012, 12:07:00 PM »
MOAB or Thunderstick Mag, hands down.
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Re: If you had $500 what bow would you buy?
« Reply #78 on: May 18, 2012, 03:19:00 PM »
I would get a Lost Creek
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Offline AngelDeVille

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Re: If you had $500 what bow would you buy?
« Reply #79 on: May 18, 2012, 04:51:00 PM »
One Omega Longbow for me, One Omega Longbow for my son... My wife will inherit my son's old bow.
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