Hello. Been reading the forums for a while now and decided to join. I've noticed a lot of helpful people on here so thought this would be a good place for me to ask for some help. Here goes.
I've been trying to shoot traditional for about a year now. Part of the issue is that there is no shop around where I can shoot several different bows. Also, no one is able to help me tune it. I currently have a Martin Rebel 45# and some Carbon Express CX300 arrows fletched with feathers. To put it mildly I don't like the bow, the way the grip feels, or how it draws. I've decided to buy a new one and would like to get some help from people that know traditional archery.
I would like something take down to make it easier to transport. Also, I intend on hunting whitetails and black bear and one that can do both would be awesome. I have a 27" draw with a traditional bow. Also, I hunt rather hard. Something that can sit in the rain and go through heavy brush would be a must.
Thanks for the help. Sorry I was so long winded but I really don't have anyone here that has a clue about what I need.
A quinn stallion would be a good choice.Tough,inexpensive and an overall good bow.You might like the little bow you have now much better if you had arrows better matched for it.It will make a great little fishing bow.
I'll second the Quinn.
You can't go wrong with a Quinn. I have a Comet that I've used as a target bow and a Stallion that I just picked up today. For the money they are great shooters.
Also you can easily replace the limbs if you want to go up/down in weight.
If you don't like metal risers the ChekMate bows are a great bargain without sacrificing quality.
Check out the classifieds here. You can usually find a nice bow here w/o breaking the bank.
With the understanding that shooting a bow is really the only way to know whether you are going to like the feel of it and without knowing how much you want to spend:
Based on your comments about takedown, hunting hard, sitting in the rain, and going through heavy brush - you might want to take a look at the Quinn Stallion.
Ok, I'll check out the Quinn. What kind of arrows should I be looking at? I'd like a bow in the #55 range. That brings up another question, should I go with a #60 @ 28 so it's closer to #55 at 27? If I do that what arrows do you recommend?
Funny you mention fishing James. It's been used for that already and I do like it for that. Easy to maneuver around while wading. What arrows should I be using for the Rebel?
Thanks for all the help thus far.
Why don't you run over to Wausau area and Rivers Edge Recurves (R.E.R.) - also - there are trad shoots in the Wausau area several times a year and there are vendors there that will let you shoot their bows.
If you don't go to Rivers Edge, you'll be kicking your self. Your close and Kevin has enough bows that you could PROBABLY choose a length and poundage and try 2 pounds and 2 inches on either side. Not to mention the quality of his work, but most important he's a cheesehead.
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Great! I'll take a ride over this week. Didn't realize that there was a possibility of someone in the state. Being a life long cheesehead myself I feel that is a good thing. Do I lose any durability with a wood riser vs. the metal Quinn? Sorry if these are really basic and/or stupid questions.
Don't buy untill you try. Personally I like a Shrew.