choosing a bow?

[Lawrensu]

Hello, I'm somewhat new to the field of archery, but I am already interested in purchasing my own bow and equipment, preferably a longbow with a 20- to 25-pound pull.

I have shot a compound bow at 30-pound pull, a youth recurve at 12-pound pull, and a longbow (I'm not sure what poundage).

For the more experienced archers out there, do you have any recommendations what brand of bow or arrows to buy?

[Bow man]

Get a hold of Shaws traditional Archery there in PA . They can help you

[sheepdogreno]

Get something that fits you...if you have somewhere you can test out the samick bows I'd give them a shot.they are affordable good bows for those starting out

[kill shot]

too bad you live so far away. I have a black widow target bow that has two sets of limbs. 32# and 41#. The bow is 69" and is probably just as easy to draw as a shorter bow with less poundage. It's a cool looking bow as it has a candy apple red handle. But it's better to try it before you buy it.

[saltwatertom]

Brand or type is not as important as what "feels" right to your hand and to your eye. If you like a bow more than others you will shoot it more and have more fun and shoot better.  

[buckracks7]

Contact Maddog Traditional Archery. He is a sponsor, and can match you up with something that fits.

 http://www.maddogarchery.com/

[shreffler]

If you're looking for a cheap brand new starter bow you can't go wrong with a Samick Sage. 3riversarchery.com is a great resource and they're one of our sponsors.

Maddog Archery is also a great source for a custom bow at production pricing, and they're a sponsor as well.

Alex

[kill shot]

Saltwatertom is right. Thats why I say to try it before you buy it. I had an old bear polar that I liked more than any bow I have ever owned. Shot great till the day it broke.

[ChuckC]

After doing this a while, I think, like wands, the bow chooses you.
CHuckC