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Author Topic: Hunting Bow for under $250 ??  (Read 701 times)

Offline leftyfred

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Re: Hunting Bow for under $250 ??
« Reply #20 on: July 19, 2013, 09:37:00 AM »
One thing that is always prevelant in my mind is where the product I am using is made.  I would prefer to shoot an American made piece of junk as carry a bow made overseas, just my peference because I love the country I live in.  Traditional archery is deeply rooted in the United States, there are people all over the world that lust after our bows.  Keep it American.  If you find yourself forced to buy something made off shore, let me know.  I will give you something decent that reflects my values.  Mike
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Offline Hummer3T

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Re: Hunting Bow for under $250 ??
« Reply #21 on: July 19, 2013, 10:49:00 AM »
a samick sage with ff string 170.00
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Re: Hunting Bow for under $250 ??
« Reply #22 on: July 19, 2013, 11:03:00 AM »
classifieds right here, Maddog, or sammick.

sammick would be my last choice of the 3...only because I'd rather send $$$ to a brother.
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Offline SCATTERSHOT

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Re: Hunting Bow for under $250 ??
« Reply #23 on: July 19, 2013, 11:08:00 AM »
Post a WTB ad in the classifieds with your wants and needs, and you'll have more replies than you can handle. I have recently bought two Howatts and a Bear for VERY reasonable prices, you just have to be patient.
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Offline chase perry

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Re: Hunting Bow for under $250 ??
« Reply #24 on: July 19, 2013, 11:32:00 AM »
I couldn't find your 'trust this' thread, so I don't know if these would interest you, but here are two good ones within $25 of your price point.  I've owned both of these bows, and they are very nice.  

 http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=5;t=060136#000000

 http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=5;t=060269#000000
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Offline sloaf

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Re: Hunting Bow for under $250 ??
« Reply #25 on: July 19, 2013, 11:56:00 AM »
I have to disagree  about all vintage bows being better than cheap new bows.   I think the details are better on vintage bows but I just shot a Samick sage and it's limbs will out perform most vintage bows.   They are sweet shooters.   The riser is a little clunky and the string was terrible but it shoots great.   I was impressed.   For cheap it's all the bow a man could want. I wish they were made in the USA.   I have a hard time not supporting local bowyers whom I get to meet and like.   I don't own a Samick but I don't begrudge anyone who shoots them.   They are a well built tool.
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Offline KodiakMag

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Re: Hunting Bow for under $250 ??
« Reply #26 on: July 19, 2013, 12:02:00 PM »
e-beigh. Lots of cheaper vintage bears on there.
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Re: Hunting Bow for under $250 ??
« Reply #27 on: July 19, 2013, 12:35:00 PM »
I have a right-handed 1971 Grizzly that is 45x at 28" that has not been for sale, but I could part with it to help out a fellow Trad Gang member. It is in great shape and I hunted with it before I took up Bear TD bows.

If you are interested, send me a PM and we can talk.

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Offline Dan Bonner

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Re: Hunting Bow for under $250 ??
« Reply #28 on: July 19, 2013, 12:58:00 PM »
heck my post "free to a good home"

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Re: Hunting Bow for under $250 ??
« Reply #29 on: July 19, 2013, 01:03:00 PM »
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Originally posted by Dan Bonner:
heck my post "free to a good home"

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I would go with this  :)
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Offline Ifrit617

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Re: Hunting Bow for under $250 ??
« Reply #30 on: July 19, 2013, 01:09:00 PM »
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heck my post "free to a good home"

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Offline nineworlds9

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Re: Hunting Bow for under $250 ??
« Reply #31 on: July 19, 2013, 01:41:00 PM »
It's on the first page of Pow Wow.  You can also click on Dan's SN and link to his recent posts.
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Offline TRADSTYK

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Re: Hunting Bow for under $250 ??
« Reply #32 on: July 19, 2013, 05:55:00 PM »
CLASSIFIEDS  on trad gang, I picked up a DON DOW stik bow for $206 and it shoots well. They are out there  you just have to shop a bit.
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Re: Hunting Bow for under $250 ??
« Reply #33 on: July 19, 2013, 09:21:00 PM »
As was said before cant go wrong with a Grizzly I own 3, my latest purchase was on the big site a 50x# paid $26 bucks for it, it shoots wonderfully. You had a Grizzly if you enjoyed shooting it heck get another....
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Offline JamesV

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Re: Hunting Bow for under $250 ??
« Reply #34 on: July 20, 2013, 01:24:00 PM »
Look at the Samick bows, before you buy.
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Re: Hunting Bow for under $250 ??
« Reply #35 on: July 20, 2013, 01:26:00 PM »
Your bow ideas sound reasonable. Good luck with the 80K job right out of college however! God bless
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Offline SARarcher

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Re: Hunting Bow for under $250 ??
« Reply #36 on: July 20, 2013, 01:44:00 PM »
I'd go for the smack red stag.  Nice bow for the money.  Nicer than the sage and not to shabby on the eyes, for the price
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Offline Nala

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Re: Hunting Bow for under $250 ??
« Reply #37 on: July 21, 2013, 01:30:00 AM »
I have a couple of suggestions for you.

Recurves

1.  Get a Cartel Triple 62 Riser and Samick SAGE Limbs from Lancaster.  Whole package at about $120.  There are LOTS of owners that swear by these setups and have moved them ahead of some of their high dollar customs and are planning on hunting with them.  Check it out.

2.  Hoyt Excel 21 inch ILF riser and a set of ILF limbs.  This is no doubt a great setup.  It also gives you the ability to swap out limbs for different weights to use when hunting or target practice.  The Riser can be found for around $150 or so, maybe a tad more or less and limbs can be had for around $100 USED.

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1.  Call 7 Lakes Archery and pick up one of his "BLANKS" in either Hill style or R/D style.  He will do most of the work for you and all you need to do is get some sandpaper and a file and take your time.  When done you have the satisfaction of having a bow that you partly done.  Price is $225.
Gonna get a Hill style myself.


As was mentioned by many others, there are LOTS of choices in the USED markets.  MANY BEAR bows, Martin bows, WARF bows a-plenty and all kinds of others.

Good Luck.

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Offline Shifting Shadow

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Re: Hunting Bow for under $250 ??
« Reply #38 on: July 21, 2013, 02:13:00 AM »
Jon, I must speak up and endorse the Samick Sage 62" recurve. I got mine for $100 delivered, off our Classifieds, with a fast flight string. New about $150. This bow is fantastic. Look no further.
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Offline Fanto

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Re: Hunting Bow for under $250 ??
« Reply #39 on: July 21, 2013, 06:29:00 AM »
Jon

For certain you can get a great bow for that. I just watched a martin Hatfield with two sets of limbs go for $300 on the being auction site!  $200 will get you a martin hunter or mamba, or a Ben Pearson signature or any number of other bows. Just gotta beware the oldies aren't fastflite rated

The cheap modern takedowns have good performance but lack character.
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