Budget Bow Suggestions (Left Handed)

[BoonDock]

Ok fellas, I have decided to take the leap. I am going to buy my first R/D Longbow! I have spent some time over at the Anneewakee Archery pro shop(Kanati bow quivers)and fell in love with a 43# @ 28" R/D Longbow 56". I am concerned that the 43# is a little low, I shot some 50# and felt good with the bow weight. I do like 56" length instead of 60". Anyway, the bow is in the $500 price range and that is more than I am looking to spend. I am also interested in a take down model as well. Can you guys give me some suggestions of a quality bow maker that offers what I'm looking for in the $150-$300 range?

Look forward to hearing your suggestions!

[BOWMARKS]

Have you looked on the adds yet? Not alot of leftys out there. You might also look on fleabay.

[erictetterton]

BoonDock, where do u live. I live in winterville and have spent some time up there at the shop with John. Hes a great guy and knows what hes doing. I am also a lefty and have a brand new 56" Big Jim Thunderchild 50@30" and a 66" widow PLx 50@30". We could meet up and I'll let u shoot them so u can get the feel of some different bows

[BoonDock]

Eric, thanks so much for the offer! I live in Bethel, NC which is only about 8 miles from John. 13 miles North of Greenville.

I'd love to get together.

[threeunder]

Boondock,
I work sometimes in the Hillsville, VA area.  Don't know if that's close to your part of NC or not, but I've got several longbows you are welcome to shoot if you would like.
Ken

[erictetterton]

Yes Bethel is pretty close. Pm me your info and we'll try to get together soon

[Fanto]

I dont think there is anything in takedown under $500!!

you could possibly get it done for $300 if you find a used one piece, buy a bow bolt and install it yourself. the bowbolt costs $90 bucks. the only hard part is drilling the holes for the bow bolt. perhaps you know a bowyer or machine shop who could to that for you. cheers

[Chuck from Texas]

traditionalarcherysales.com  Len Busbee buys and sells used bows. I have bought a couple from him and saved lots of cash. Check out the website he always has lots of great bows.
Chuck

[khardrunner]

In that price range you will have a tough time for two reasons
1) you're a lefty and cheap used bows are tough to find
2) a takedown r/d bow will usually start at around 500$ and go up from there new.

I would suggest looking at some t/d recurves (ILF preferebly) if you want a t/d bow for sure. Otherwise you have a few more options. I hear good things about omega long bows. There's an awesome Bama lefty t/d expidition in the classifieds right now as well.

[DennyK]

BoonDock, Try Leftys R Us, You will find them in the sponsor section in the middle of the TG masthead, right under the 3 Rivers Archery Ad.