$600 for a t/d custom recurve?

[usmcdeerslayer]

I Just recently got into traditional archery after a successful compound season.  I got my hands on a saxon longbow at 50# and 64". I love it. I shot almost everyday, but I want to try out a recurve. I have about $600 to part with and I would like it to be a used custom take down because I am geting ready to go TAD to camp pendalton for school and it would make it much easier to travel with. My prospects now are BW, Palmer, Morrison, and I have also heard good things about a quinn. What are your opinions on poundage, length, and make of the bow? It will be mostly for deer hunting

[DEATHMASTER]

Whatever weight you can handle.
The best feeling bow for you.
ALL customs that have been around for anytime are well made.

That is such a open question because what is good for one is not for the next.
YOU can only tell what fits and feel good for YOU.

Go to some shoots and test some out.
Trad guys are very willing in most cases to let you try there bows. JUST ASK.

Good luck finding THE ONE for you.

Tim

[LoneWolf73]

Go to a Trad 3-d shoot and try some.

[StanM]

Thanks for your service, Marine!  For deer hunting you can stay right where you are at with your longbow at #50 and be fine.  Many, many guys and gals on here shoot that or less successfully.  I used to shoot heavier weight bows, and there are advantages to it, in my opinion, but a bum shoulder has limited me.  I shot a nice deer this Fall with a 53# River's Edge recurve that I just love.  Stuck in the ground on the other side.

I like longer bows, even in recurves.  Mine is 62" and I draw very close to 29".  It is comfortable and very smooth to me.

If you get a chance before you order there is nothing better than shooting a lot of bows before you choose which one to buy.  If there is a trad group in your area I'm sure you could shoot a number of different models to help you decide.  If you can get to an archery show, it's even better.

Have fun, and welcome.

Stan

[Rabob]

I find 50# is plenty for deer size animals and my hunting bows are 60"50#@28"Black Widow MA's.The right length bow for you would depend on your draw length and personal preferance.I've shot about all length BW bows and like the 60"with my 27"draw.
                            Regards,Ray

[Bill Turner]

What is your draw length? Where are you hunting? I personally prefer 62" recurves and 64" to 66" longbows in the 50 to 57 pound range at 28". The longer the bow, the better the string angle and for me, this equates to better accuracy. Where I hunt, Texas/Oklahoma, the longer bows never present a mobility problem.

[coaster500]

Classified Ads, lots of great bows for sale in your price range.....

Good luck

[James Wrenn]

$600 would buy you a new Quinn or Samick recurve ,quiver ect and enough arrows and broadheads ect for both your bows to last you about 10 years.  :D

[Stinger]

OOHRAH!  I agree with above, 50# is fine for anything you are likely to shoot in the U.S.  Length depends a lot on your draw length and possibly whether or not you will be treestand hunting.  I see you are originally in South Carolina so I am assuming you do some treestand hunting.  If so, you might want to keep it at 62 inches or under.  It all depends on how comfortable you are and what kind of a stand you have.  If you can handle the 64" longbow out of the stand, then you shouldn't have a problem.  Longer bows tend to be a little more forgiving.  If you can't get to a shoot to try a few out, you might try buying one off the classifieds.  If you don't like it, you can just resell it for what you paid for it.  This way you can keep trying them out until you find one that fits you.  I have bought and sold a number of bows doing just that.  $600 will buy you some very nice used bows.  I wouldn't rule out a Zipper or RER if I were you.  Now, I personally couldn't shoot the Zipper I had very well, but I got a short (57") RER that I shoot very well.

[string bean]

Take a look Marriah Custom Bows.

[Hill Hunter]

you could get a Jordon Stalker and have money left.

[jrchambers]

yeah id have to say if you are going to buy a bow without ever shooting it or one like it i would go for a less pricy bow,  les pricy doesnt mean less deadly, maybe not as prety or have a big name.  and like said before you could get a quiver and plenty of arrows for while you are at school.

[Ia Hawkeye]

The Quinn Stallion shoots as good as any "custom" bow  and is around $250 or so. Check them out.

[tradtusker]

all the bows mentioned are great bows, and they are a lot of others that are also very good.

Best advise as above would be to try and get to a 3D shoot and/or trad bow shop where you can try out several different bows and see what suits you best.

50 - 55lbs will be plenty for deer you can always increase weight latter if you wish but better not to start too heavy.
60" is a nice length and will be good for just about any hunting situation

go have a look on the Classified here on this site you could even post up a wanted add and see what comes up, my advice would be to take your time and and wait out for something you really like, you can get a really really good custom T/D for $500 +-

here is a link to the Classifieds
 http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=forum;f=5
there's a Palmer on there right now for $275

good luck
and
Welcome        

[beachbowhunter]

No shortage of bow options, that's for sure.

You'll be happy to learn that The Marines have restarted their 3D range at Pendleton and their first open 3D event will be April 25th. You'll have a place to practice all you want!

Thanks for your service.  

I'm not sure $600 will buy you one of those 3 bows--they all tend to run in the $750 and up class. But there are so many good ones in your price range, even NEW, that you should have no trouble finding one if you lengthen the list a bit. I would vote for one of Ken Ostrem's Mahaska recurves or possibly a Pittsley Predator.

[Bill Turner]

As said above, check the classified section on this site. You'll be glad you did.  

[usmcdeerslayer]

I appreciate all of the feed back. You guys are great. After everything said I am going to try and find one of these traditional shoots and try some out.  About the archery range on Pendlton, this is great news. I tried to see if they had one on the base web sight and nothing showed up. I guess this is were I will spend all of my free time. word is there are some mule deer over there as well.

[ishoot4thrills]

Yes, as mentioned, check out Pittsley's Predator. Used ones can be had for a lot less than your stated bow funding allows. Top notch performance plus shoot-ability. You can get a brand new Hunter model for about $600.00, I believe.

[KEG]

There are two other ranges besides Camp Pendleton within driving  distance. I am a member of Bearstate Archers out in Lake Henshaw and would like to invite you to come out and shoot with us sometime while you are here. There is also a range in Balboa Park in San Diego and they usually have a shoot the first Sunday of the month. While you are here I'm sure we could rustle up a few recurves for you to try.
Ken