Help out the Newbies: Best bows for under $500

[LongStick64]

If you are looking for a recurve, look at the Hoyt Excel, the riser with a pair of decent limbs should be under 500.

[Rob DiStefano]

oh yes, and please do remember that the ARROW is WAY more important than the bow.  

newbies should start off with alums or carbons as they will remain the most consistent during their initial learning curve, so that errors will best be attributed to their form and not inconsistent arrows.  

budget for the arrows first, then the bow.    

[PAPA BEAR]

MOHAWK

[NDTerminator]

Originally posted by Rob DiStefano:
 

Originally posted by NDTerminator:
Some folks didn't read that part about no copping out by saying buy a used one from the Classifieds. That doesn't help a newbie with zero to limited knowledge...        
...

which is exactly why newbies need to get educated BEFORE buying the wrong stick bow.  WAY more important than hitting them with bow brands and models, imo.

 TRAD ARCHERY NEWBIES

.... [/b]

Thus the purpose of this thread, and the request not to just say "get one from the Classifieds"...  :rolleyes:

[joevan125]

With $500.00 you can buy a great bow and if you dont like it you will have no problem getting your money back.

I agree with what everyone says about arrows also.

[Rob DiStefano]

Originally posted by NDTerminator:
 

Originally posted by Rob DiStefano:
 

Originally posted by NDTerminator:
Some folks didn't read that part about no copping out by saying buy a used one from the Classifieds. That doesn't help a newbie with zero to limited knowledge...            
...

which is exactly why newbies need to get educated BEFORE buying the wrong stick bow.  WAY more important than hitting them with bow brands and models, imo.

 TRAD ARCHERY NEWBIES

.... [/b]

Thus the purpose of this thread, and the request not to just say "get one from the Classifieds"...   :rolleyes:  [/b]

i think this thread might be putting the horse before the cart, particularly for newbies reading it.  anyone can search through just the trad gang sponsors and find bows under $500 - all will be more than worthy for a newb.  what the newb really needs is solid information and guidance about trad tackle and shooting.  even so, if they stick with the game, they'll be changing form and tackle soon enuf.  

what we really need is a list of good coaches/mentors across the usa and worldwide.

[vermonster13]

Originally posted by Rob DiStefano:
 

Originally posted by NDTerminator:
 

Originally posted by Rob DiStefano:
   

quote:Originally posted by NDTerminator:
Some folks didn't read that part about no copping out by saying buy a used one from the Classifieds. That doesn't help a newbie with zero to limited knowledge...            
...

which is exactly why newbies need to get educated BEFORE buying the wrong stick bow.  WAY more important than hitting them with bow brands and models, imo.

 TRAD ARCHERY NEWBIES

.... [/b]

Thus the purpose of this thread, and the request not to just say "get one from the Classifieds"...    :rolleyes:   [/b]

i think this thread might be putting the horse before the cart, particularly for newbies reading it.  anyone can search through just the trad gang sponsors and find bows under $500 - all will be more than worthy for a newb.  what the newb really needs is solid information and guidance about trad tackle and shooting.  even so, if they stick with the game, they'll be changing form and tackle soon enuf.  

what we really need is a list of good coaches/mentors across the usa and worldwide.

WE HAVE A WINNER FOLKS!!!

[2fletch]

At EFA we try to give new archers a range of used or inexpensive new bows to choose from and an opportunity to shoot them and work out any problems. Usually they will buy a lower priced bow, shoot it for a few months, and then come back for something nicer. Just this week someone bought a Savanah longbow that we had sold last year and bought back last week. That's typical of our business.

I think that it's not a good idea to hype someone up on a new bow that may be over their budget. As was already said, it's more important that the arrows be consistant and match the bow they are being shot from. Some customers will buy more bow then they should and then try to use some overspined arrows from their tech bow.

Another common error is that a customer will want more bow than he can handle. Especially the tech bow shooters who previously shot 75# and thinks he can handle a 75# longbow. Fighting a bow that's too heavy is a sure way to take the fun out of shooting.

Thunderstick, hands down.

[mrpenguin]

The Martins and Bear bows are top notch in that price point.  Savannah is a solid shooter as is the Mamba... but I really think the Grizzly takes the cake in the recurve dept.

[David Mitchell]

Look at stikbows by don dow.  Real nice lookers for $255-300. I hear they shoot great as well. I would not mind having one of these in my collection.

[jomama]

get a good used bow.

[Michl]

Recurve:
1. Predator Hunter
2. Great Plains Kiowa
3. Martin Mamba

[koger]

Buy a Quinn Stallion, have enough money left over for some arrows, this years license and tags, and a quiver of some sort. Metal handles might not be pretty, but these bows shoot, smooth, fast, and not stack or hand shock. Easy to tune,cut past center and all the AMO holes for acc.

[straitera]

used

[ishoot4thrills]

Bob Beeler hybrid.

[The Gopher]

Holm-Made

I really think you'd have a hard time finding a better performing bow, that looks as pretty and has world class craftsmanship as one of Chads bows.

[SS Snuffer]

I would look at Kanati and also Lost Creek!
Those boys from Iowa really know how to make a great bow for a good price.

[Lonnie bailey]

Jim Gainey makes a very nice take down longbow for a little over 500.00 or a one peice for 475.00,,,  blackcreekbows.com

[kevgsp]

Mild r/d- Mohawk
Highly r/d- Kanati