starter bow

[SAGEBRUSH ASSASSIN]

what is a good starter recurve bow that is not to hard on the pocket book? I am interested in one with fiberglass limbs. Any suggestions?

[yleecoyote23]

Hard to beat the old Bear Grizzly or Kodiak Hunters for good recurves. Watch the classifieds on Tradgang, Archerytalk, and ebay. They can be bought for 100 - 175 in very good condition and are great shooting bows...

Best to find one in the 40-45 lb range

[Restless]

I have two PSE takedown recurves for sale nice bows not expensvie. contact me at dglscolin@grandecom.net

[Bill]

If you're starting shooting trad, find any bow (white limbs if you need to) that's 35-40# for your initial shooting. Then get one in the 50-55# range for hunting. The lower weight will allow you to learn form right the first time while your back muscles strengthen- since there's no cams it works your back/shoulders different from a compound.

At the risk of repeating myself, find an NAA certified instructor, pay the few $ for 3-5 1 on 1 lessons. The instructor probably has a bow to lend you for them- lower weight is the key. Been there, done that, learn it right the first time, and not have to unlearn the wrong way to shoot trad. It's difficult in it's simplicity, and your form determines your success.

BTW, Grizzley is great bow, I love my 2 'old' Red Wing Hunters, usually sell for $100- $150 on eBay.

[SAGEBRUSH ASSASSIN]

How do I determine my draw length? I shoot 26.5 with my compound.

[Restless]

Draw length's only bering on a recurve is how much weight you will be holding at your draw. there is no wall it will draw back as far as you can pull it. IE 45lbs @28" would be about 42lbs at 26.5"

[Agsfight]

One of the best economy bows ever made is the Hoyt Big Horn Hunter. You can often find them on ebay. They are extremly quiet and fast enough to kill whatever you are shooting at.

I took mine over to Bowzone in Houston and the owner told me to never get rid of it.

[Agsfight]

My bad, I did not see the recurve part. Carry on.

[SAGEBRUSH ASSASSIN]

Thanks for all the info guys.. I really appreciate it.