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Offline bayhunter

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what do you look for when buying a bow?
« on: December 02, 2011, 08:05:00 PM »
what traits do you look for when buying a bow? what separates and ok bow from a good bow, and a good bow from a great bow?
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Offline BowHuntingFool

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Re: what do you look for when buying a bow?
« Reply #1 on: December 02, 2011, 08:13:00 PM »
I look for it to say Big River on the Limb!    :bigsmyl:
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Offline ChrisM

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Re: what do you look for when buying a bow?
« Reply #2 on: December 02, 2011, 08:15:00 PM »
Grip fit in the hand, Smoothness of draw, Sound, Stability.  Speed is not a big issue as a fast miss is still a miss.
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Re: what do you look for when buying a bow?
« Reply #3 on: December 02, 2011, 08:21:00 PM »
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Originally posted by BowHuntingFool:
I look for it to say Big River on the Limb!     :readit:  Joe may be on to something here   ;)

I check the fade outs for separation of lams.
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Offline flippnsticks

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Re: what do you look for when buying a bow?
« Reply #4 on: December 02, 2011, 08:24:00 PM »
Grip fit and how smooth it draws  :thumbsup:
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Offline Koko Bow

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Re: what do you look for when buying a bow?
« Reply #5 on: December 02, 2011, 08:34:00 PM »
Seems like a common thing - grip is key and a smooth draw, then looks  :)
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Offline LongStick64

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Re: what do you look for when buying a bow?
« Reply #6 on: December 02, 2011, 08:36:00 PM »
When I shoot the bow, does it feel natural when I'm at anchor or is it fighting me.
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Offline moleman

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Re: what do you look for when buying a bow?
« Reply #7 on: December 02, 2011, 08:44:00 PM »
I look for something that looks and feels good to me,Poundage ,grip,and how it feels when you draw it and shoot it.Tty as many as you can before buying and dont base your choice on just the name on the bow.Some of the lesser known bowyers build as fine a product as the more prominent names.Bottom line,be it recurve or longbow choose one that fits and feels good to you.
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Re: what do you look for when buying a bow?
« Reply #8 on: December 02, 2011, 08:57:00 PM »
My main concern is how it feels after the shot (hand shock) or lack of, and just general feel.

It's hard to explain but when you have been shooting trad for about 25 years or more you get to know what you like in a bow.
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Online ESP

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Re: what do you look for when buying a bow?
« Reply #9 on: December 02, 2011, 09:11:00 PM »
For my draw length, does it stack?
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Offline Gray Buffalo

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Re: what do you look for when buying a bow?
« Reply #10 on: December 02, 2011, 09:16:00 PM »
Is it left handed? Is it a longbow. Thats it
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Offline Ragnarok Forge

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Re: what do you look for when buying a bow?
« Reply #11 on: December 02, 2011, 09:48:00 PM »
Does it say Wes Wallace royal on the limbs.   Yep, bought another one.
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Offline Yellow Dog

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Re: what do you look for when buying a bow?
« Reply #12 on: December 02, 2011, 09:59:00 PM »
One made by John McCullough, Dan Toelke or Jim Neaves   :goldtooth:    :goldtooth:
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Offline owlbait

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Re: what do you look for when buying a bow?
« Reply #13 on: December 02, 2011, 10:03:00 PM »
I look for a knowledgeable bowyer that will make his best, my best. Grip is big, workmanship is big. Quiet Performance is huge as is personality.
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Re: what do you look for when buying a bow?
« Reply #14 on: December 02, 2011, 10:09:00 PM »
Grip...That is a big one for me.

Also smoothness of draw and overall feel, looks.

If a bow feels or looks bulky to me, my mind says I can't shoot it.
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Offline GRINCH

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Re: what do you look for when buying a bow?
« Reply #15 on: December 02, 2011, 10:16:00 PM »
If the grip isn't right no matter how well I shoot it,I won't like it.
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Offline Red Tailed Hawk

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Re: what do you look for when buying a bow?
« Reply #16 on: December 02, 2011, 10:19:00 PM »
If it puts arrows where im looking.
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Offline Stump_pounder

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Re: what do you look for when buying a bow?
« Reply #17 on: December 02, 2011, 10:27:00 PM »
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Originally posted by Ragnarok Forge:
Does it say Wes Wallace royal on the limbs.   Yep, bought another one.
Man I gotta agree My son just bought one and I have a WW recurve on order. I may get a royal as well Nothing better In my mind. My sons is a take down bambo core rosewood vaneer  antler tips with a beaver havd grip. Oh did I mention fast and quiet  :D
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Offline YORNOC

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Re: what do you look for when buying a bow?
« Reply #18 on: December 02, 2011, 10:44:00 PM »
If its for me, 64" recurve or better is preferrable but 62" will do in a pinch. I like bigger risers, having a target bow background i'm used to the stability of a heavy mass riser. One piece or takedown is fine, I LOVE exotic wood, but sometimes a plain Jane catches my eye and I'll throw some snakeskins on it. I like a higher grip than most, I do not like a flat shelf.  Beat up is okay, cuz its usually cheaper and me and my boys can fix 'em up. ( they are just starting the refinishing thing, 14 yrs and 8 yrs old).
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Re: what do you look for when buying a bow?
« Reply #19 on: December 02, 2011, 11:34:00 PM »
A not too bulky grip since I have small hands.

After that, a recurve with a 66" length and a 19" riser.

The last thing, if the bow is cut 3/16" past center so I can shoot a variety of differently spined aluminum arrows.
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