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Posted: 12/10/2011 11:44:38 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Badfish25]
Looking to get a birth day present for someone who is interested in re curve bows. He dose not own a bow, and we both know little about Archery, what should I be looking for? Price limit is around 200$
Edit: He is looking to use this bow for deer hunting. |
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Posted: 12/11/2011 8:00:12 AM EDT
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Look for an Oneida. Its not really a recurve. Its a compound recurve. Fastest in its day. Still very good today. And used are daily cheap. I used one for bowfishing and hunting for years.
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Posted: 12/13/2011 3:58:47 PM EDT
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What is a "compound recurve"? I assume you don't mean all the mechanics like one of the new fangled compounds, but I'm not able to visualize it.
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Posted: 12/14/2011 11:17:13 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By Badfish25:
Looking to get a birth day present for someone who is interested in re curve bows. He dose not own a bow, and we both know little about Archery, what should I be looking for? Price limit is around 200$ Edit: He is looking to use this bow for deer hunting. Any idea if he is right or left eye dominant? Start there, then figure out his draw length!! |
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Posted: 12/14/2011 11:06:15 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Badfish25]
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He is right eye dominant, so I know to go with a right handed one. I am leaning toward this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/2011-Greatree-GT-Hawk-recurve-bow-58-RH-50-BLEMISH-/380390909447?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item589110a607
I am not sure how to go about the draw length without giving away the surprise, and don't see a lot of options when it comes to re curve bows (every one just says 28"). |
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Posted: 12/15/2011 12:38:41 AM EDT
[Last Edit: EdwardAvila]
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Originally Posted By Badfish25:
I am not sure how to go about the draw length without giving away the surprise, and don't see a lot of options when it comes to re curve bows (every one just says 28"). I'm not a recurve shooter, but they do not have a draw length like a compound does. Recurves can be drawn to any reasonable length, but the weight changes the further you draw it back. Specs will give you a guideline at known parameter like the one you listed- 58lbs at 28". You'll eventually need to determine draw length to cut arrows, but you can give the bow as a present and deal with arrows later. If you need it, tell him to measure his arm span. I told my son he was getting a custom knitted sweater so I needed his arm span measurement; hopefully not giving anything away. Anyway, lots of sites to get more info such as http://www.huntersfriend.com/traditional-bows-archery/traditional-bow-selection-guide.htm |
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Posted: 12/15/2011 2:56:41 AM EDT
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seven meadows archery has some nice horse bows. The huns etc run 300 and up but their youth bows (all fiberglass wrapped in leather) are about $200. The draw length on the youth is 26" but they can be over drawn by 2-3 inches without issue. Also, primitive style so no shelf=ambidextrous with the addition of a second strike plate ($5).
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Posted: 12/15/2011 5:13:43 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Badfish25:
He is right eye dominant, so I know to go with a right handed one. I am leaning toward this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/2011-Greatree-GT-Hawk-recurve-bow-58-RH-50-BLEMISH-/380390909447?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item589110a607 I am not sure how to go about the draw length without giving away the surprise, and don't see a lot of options when it comes to re curve bows (every one just says 28"). That bow would likely work, BUT, if he's never shot one, 50# can be too much for a trad bow!! And, 58" is a relatively short tip to tip length if he has a draw longer than 28" I'd look for something around 40#, then if he takes to this style of shooting, look for a higher weight bow for hunting!! |
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Posted: 12/29/2011 5:43:43 PM EDT
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Update:
I ended up spending a little more money and got him a Martin X150 re curve. |
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Posted: 12/29/2011 7:18:38 PM EDT
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He does he like it?!
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Posted: 1/2/2012 2:23:28 PM EDT
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Still waiting on it, holiday shipping sucks.
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Posted: 1/8/2012 7:35:50 PM EDT
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I haven't gotten around to using it, but I bought a Samick take down recurve last year and got it with 60 and 45 pound limbs. Very nice looking bow
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Posted: 1/9/2012 2:38:30 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Aimless:
I haven't gotten around to using it, but I bought a Samick take down recurve last year and got it with 60 and 45 pound limbs. Very nice looking bow Nice choice!! Now go choot it!!! |
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Posted: 1/9/2012 8:25:34 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Aimless:
I haven't gotten around to using it, but I bought a Samick take down recurve last year and got it with 60 and 45 pound limbs. Very nice looking bow Nice looking bow... penguin's got a bow and arrows! I've always wanted a takedown bow; with the ATA lengths getting so short though, pretty soon I may not need it. 
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Posted: 2/29/2012 6:15:44 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Aimless:
I haven't gotten around to using it, but I bought a Samick take down recurve last year and got it with 60 and 45 pound limbs. Very nice looking bow After watching the movie "The Perfect Getaway", I have wanted to add a take-down Bow to my BUG/Hiking pack. Thanks Aimless for posting this. |
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