There are so many great bow builders but who has the best for the money.
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Thats a difficult question.. Subjective but a few come to mind for me...
Morrison(the best performing recurve I've ever owned)
Black Widow
Dryad
SKY
Tradgang classifieds.
I know cost is a big part of what bow I get.
Honestly, I've shot most of the top "name" bows.
For the money and performance, I'd still buy a Howard Hill!!!
justin
I know the classifies is a good place. I think I want to go brand new.
It all depends on which one you shoot best.
Personally I'm after one of each, eventually. :D
For me it's Fedora and Shrew bows. These are the 2 brands that have worked for me and see no reason to look for others........IJ
Wow! Impossible to answer :D I'm 33%/33%/33% split between Horne/Morrison/Shrew. All 3 are exceptional bows & I shoot one as well as the others.
Hmmmmmmmm........
Toughy.....
Is RER still around?
I just found them(RER)
blackwidow.has best customer service.
im thinking of ordering a takedown SHREW this
jan.09
I would sure try to shoot as many as you can. Trad archery is such a personal sport. I can shoot some bows much better than others and (to be honest) most of the time, I don't even know why. I have several bows and I just plain like just a couple better than all the others.
I would back away slightly on the "best for the money" in that you will probably have this bow for years so (personally) I would get the best bow for you...period. In a few years you won't even remember what you paid for it, only how much you have enjoyed owning and shooting it.
IMHO....The JK Traditions "Kanati" longbow is the best bang for the buck. Check'em out! :thumbsup:
Mike :campfire:
If you are looking at RER be sure to check the sponsor classifieds. I'm helping Kevin and Sue handle sales here on Trad Gang and I just updated the ads last night adding a nice group of LX and XR's. Let me know if you have any questions.
Best bow for the money. That's easy Quinn Archery. For the money, you will not find a better shooting bow and it will out shoot most costing much more.
Oh Boy :readit: :saywhat:
Doesn't matter.
I like the Quinns, great bargain at any price, smooth, no hand shock or stack,fast and great people to do business with. Just got my second one and my buddy bought one yesterday. I am commparing them to my 2 BW's, and a Tradtech pinnacle longbow. Try them alongside any bow and you will be impressed. Some people dont like the alum. risers thought.
I'm own several Dryad Bows and will probably own more!!!
Great workmanship, smooth bow action, shoots like a dream and a real good value imo.
Best for the money?
A solid fiberglass, double-shelf recurve. Commonly available for about fifteen dollars, and will outlast you. Impervious to water damage, it will take tons of abuse and come back smiling, almost indestructible. If you find that you are cross-dominant, you can shoot off the other side.
So, fifteen dollars, divided by the years of your estimated lifespan, plus knowing that you will be able to pass it down to posterity...what is that per year? Certainly less than any of the wall full of bows that I have bought while researching differences in construction and performance, or in other words, searching for the Perfect One.
Instead of buying a wall full of bows, especially in these tight economic times, why not make a project of researching bows in general, finding out the different types, and then trying as many as you can before deciding on one? In the meantime, you can probably buy a solid fiberglass recurve of about 45 pounds, and use that to develop form and strength while you conduct your research.
I still have mine. :)
Killdeer :thumbsup:
I've owned a few long, recurve and hybred bows But now that money is a huge issue, I need something that shoots like a high end bow but not so much $
That would be a Quinn Stallion.
I've tried alot of different bows but keep going back to my Bighorns.
If I could shoot a longbow worth a dang it would probably be a Yellowstone.
Seems to be different for everyone. Shoot as many as you can before you commit.
1. Morrison Shawnee takedown 60" 60@28
2. Bob Lee Bicentennial Elite takedown recurve 60" 60@28
the best bow ummmmm that would be the one that you shoot best with. :thumbsup: :archer: but after saying that iam still looking :biglaugh:
Well then; Recurve= Checkmate Falcon Deluxe [still a bargin in this model], Hybrid= ThunderStick Mag, Longbow= Mohawk. You want quality, shootability,quiet, and quick. For your hard earned dollar in todays economy on a fixed bow buying budget these are my choices. :thumbsup:
QuoteOriginally posted by Mike Burch:
IMHO....The JK Traditions "Kanati" longbow is the best bang for the buck. Check'em out! :thumbsup:
Mike :campfire:
Absolutely! You could spend twice as much and still have less bow.
It's hard to beat a Treadway or Horne. But that's just one mans opinion!!! :biglaugh:
Bill
well for me i know what i want so i wont buy any of em ill make my own!!! just like i have the last 26 years
In the "for the money" hybrid category, I'll have to side up with Burch and coupe on the JK Kanati. Very good overall performance and an excellent shooting bow, great grip.
Shrew.
Go to the trad show in kalamazoo Mi in Jan. you can shoot them all and then some.
Check out the new no frills Kanati on the JK Traditions web site.A bargain. I own 70+ bows and the Kanati is my favorite....Curt
I'd buy another Pittsley Predator. Don't know about the longbows, but the recurves are fantastic.
Best bang for your buck...... 3pc firefly , treadway, jk kanati, mohawk, lewis hollow.
Thunderstick MOAB
DWYER DAUNTLAS 62" BAMBOO LIMBS WHAT EVER RISER YOU WANT. YOU CAN PAY MORE BUT CANT GET MORE.
Beetle Guy, noone can answer that question for you--too many variables. Which traditonal longbow is best for the money, which hybrid, which recurve will all have different answers and even than it is an unanswerable question. The only way to answer it for you is to go where there are lots of bows to try and see which one fits and shoots best for YOU. That will be the bow that is the best buy for the money. All you are ever going to get on these forums is a list of everybodies' current favorite. Some next year will even post a different answer than they are this year :rolleyes: You will have to find the answer to your own question (as you can already see)! Happy hunting--the search is usually the best part.......Dave
If you look at the classifieds, you will see that Shrew's and Griffins go very fast and hold great resale value. I have 30 or so custom's L/B, Re-curves and hi'breds by most of the big name bowyers.
These were all acquired in my search for "The Bow" which in my case is the Griffin hi'breds.
These bows fit me like a glove, are beautiful and really preform. If you do go this route with a "Hi End Custom" I would suggest you look at what ever T/D modle they have available and get one. With luggage restrictions what they are these days, and if you ever fly to hunt, it will become clear that a take down was the "Right Choice"
What ever you choose, if at all possible "try before you buy" So you too don't invest thousands looking for "The One"
Wish I had! The wife would stil be happy with me and I could have had more money for huts along the journey.
:knothead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:
Gene
How is it possible that no one has mentioned a Thunderhorn. You can get his base 1pc for $450 and his base 3pc starts at $650. You'll never find a better craftsman then Duane.
It doesn't matter just pic one, you'll never be satisfied with just one anyway.
If your goal is reasonable price, but excellent shooting....... then a couple immediately come to mind.
Check out the base models by these guys(they are all recurves);
Timber Hawk Talon Hunter Takedown recurve $549
Rose Oak Tomcat take down recurve $450
Bob Lee Hunter Take down Recurve $500
Assenheimer Hunter Takedown recurve $605
These are the cheapest I can think of, but I actually prefer them to many "top of the line" bows. Excellent shooters for the money. Keep in mind these bowyers also have higher priced options, but their base models are VERY good.
Just my opinion,
Charlie
Another Kanati fan here , very easy to shoot and alot of bang for your buck .
Mike
Griffin
Blacktail
Black widow
Robertson
Morrison
Schaffer
Dale dye
Wallace
Rer
Fox
Border
I would say you need to talk to Bill Dunn and test drive a Zipper you will not be dissapointed, I love them, I will own another one soon!
How many used Blacktails do you ever see for sale? Not very many, that has to say something. I wish that I had bought a Columbian Blacktail longbow before Norm stopped making them. I have never seen a used one for sale, much less left handed. You don't see very many of O.L.'s bows resold either, so to me what's not for sale points to a likely good thing.
Buy a used Widow and work your way down till you find something you like...PR
Isn't traditional archery the greatest. Soo many bows soo little time.
Black Widow by far and away...you will only need one for the rest of your life but unlikely you will stop at just one. I personally know of three Morrisons that have literally exploded in the last 5 months and grief ensued for replacements. Just my two-cents.
QuoteOriginally posted by BEETLE GUY:
There are so many great bow builders but who has the best for the money.
"the best for the money" ? Depends on if your talkin big money or little money. ;)
If budget is a concern, then Chek-mate can't be beat. Great bows, great price. :thumbsup:
If budget isn't a concern, then I'd lean towards a ....... [fill in the check blank here]
Killie: As Winston Churchill once said, and I'm paraphrasing a little, "Man will now and then stumble upon the truth, and most times he will pick himself up and carry on." Your post makes a lot of sense.
Treadway.
It is all very subjective. I have owned most of the custom recurves out there and anyone with a mediem to high beefy grip I shoot well. RER, Robertsons, Widow(Asbell grip)Fedoras. This is not to say they all have a beefy grip but they all will make one to suit ya. I now shoot RER bows and that is about it. Shawn
It is all very subjective. I have owned most of the custom recurves out there and anyone with a mediem to high beefy grip I shoot well. RER, Robertsons, Widow(Asbell grip)Fedoras. This is not to say they all have a beefy grip but they all will make one to suit ya. I now shoot RER bows and that is about it. Shawn
Given enough $$$, I'd go for a Saluki Scythian.
I think the idea here is economy. It might be helpful to let him in on pricing of recommended bows. There a good number of bowyers that make bows in the $500 range. Help him out with those you are aware of gentlemen. I listed 4 I think, but many of you hve WAY more knowledge than me.
-Charlie
Zipper Bows are sweet in addition to the others
I listed. Their prices start around $650 I believe.
How would you rate a Thunderstick III?
It's hard to find a lot of good trad bows in my area. That is why the question was asked :) I've owned an RER and it was a well made bow. I do want to try to own something else now.
Morrison Shawnee or ACS-CX... Both are hard to beat in my book!
The two that have shot best FOR ME (trying to make a point here) are Robertsons and W. Wallaces, but neither is cheap. You will have to pick the one that works for you, but I've heard plenty of good things about the Quinn bows, and Bob Lee generally makes a good shooter, but not as cheap as they once were.
voodoo customs makes a very nice bow for the money. His risers are made from elk antlers
Go to the sponsors classifieds and look at the listings for Holm-Made bows. Chad is running a sale on stock bows and the price is right. I own an Osprey and it is awesome.