Picking a recurve?

[EpicBowman]

Hello all,

I recently bought an older Bear recurve off **** and had a great time shooting it until the lower limb cracked on me. I was even getting pretty good. My local shop tells me its finished.

For now, I'm just going to continue shooting at targets, possibly moving towards hunting soon and I want to buy a good recurve. I would like to spend around $200. Although I'm just shooting at targets, I still want to get one with a natural wood look to it. I don't really like the "competition" ones I've seen. Also, I don't think I want one that breaks down, but am not as concerned with that one.

Is it possible to get a new recurve like I'm describing for that price? Any and all thoughts/advice/information are greatly appreciated!!

[saumensch]

classifieds section! bought my Bear Hunter Td 1 there for under 200$, woody look, good bow, great folks to deal with.

[Featherbuster]

I dont think you will get a new recurve but can find a "like new" recurve in the classified here on tradgang.

[Pinecone]

There are a lot of nice used recurves for sale these days, although it will be a challenge to find one for $200.  Watch the classifieds and you might just get lucky.  I have seen a few sell in the $225-$250 range that were very servicable bows.  Once in a while one of Kent Ostrem's bows or a 1 pc Check Mate come up and they are often a good buy.  Also, lesser known bowyers bows sometimes sell very inexpensively.
Even though they don't have clear glass on the limbs, most old Bears have wood risers and shoot great!  I have a few that I bought from $175 -$250 that are just gems...and shoot almost as well as most of my very expensive bows.
Good luck on your search!

Claudia

[EpicBowman]

Thanks to everyone! I'll check out the classifieds.

[rambo1993]

samick bows on tradtech.com 2 are 220$ and under and 1 is the volcano 240$ all one-piece i have the volcano and a t/d both samick and are cheap but are a match to any custom bow and they have the wood grain look

[EpicBowman]

That's so funny because I just ordered the Samick Volcano.  On a previous suggestion, I checked out a few places, found the Volcano and he definitely has the look I want. After an hour of research, all the reviews were absolutely glowing and I couldn't be more excited.

Quick follow-up question:  I bought a RH 40 # bow. Can I later put higher weighted strings on this bow, or is each bow made specifically for the # string specified when its bought.

Finally:  What did you do or would you suggest I do to "set-up" the bow once I get it?  While reading reviews I saw quite a few posts where people described different accessories, etc they put on their Volcano. Thanks.

[Outwest]

Try to find a good old Howatt Hunter. They have that good wood grain look, they are good shooters and most are in your price range.

John

[EpicBowman]

Thanks Outwest.
Hopefully I'm as happy with the Volcano as I think I will be.