What is the best bow for hog hunting?

Ruan Carvalho Bosque · December 14, 2014, 03:38:00 PM

I don´t have a lot of money so i need something at maxs of 500 bucks i like longbows but i know that a recurve may be the best so, say your opinion.
I am thinking about a Falco Storm, but if you know something better by the price let me now!

P.S:Max draw of 55# at 28"

Sorry I forgot to say :"In your opinion"

Birdbow · December 14, 2014, 03:45:00 PM

Check out JK Traditions Kanati Longbows. Very reasonably priced and great shooters. Jason in listed in the Sponsor list. Good hunting. Todd

saltwatertom · December 14, 2014, 04:14:00 PM

The one that fits your hand!

Ruan Carvalho Bosque · December 14, 2014, 04:16:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Birdbow:
Check out JK Traditions Kanati Longbows. Very reasonably priced and great shooters. Jason in listed in the Sponsor list. Good hunting. Todd

I forgot to mention I am from Brazil so I'm gonna need someone who´s ships to here...

GREASEMAN · December 14, 2014, 04:18:00 PM

The Bow that feels the best, as well as, shoots the best for you and you only.

Ruan Carvalho Bosque · December 14, 2014, 04:33:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by GREASEMAN:
The Bow that feels the best, as well as, shoots the best for you and you only.

In the state I live i think I am the only one with a tradbow, so i need your opinions...

Pat B. · December 14, 2014, 04:57:00 PM

And who says a recurve is best ??

Pretty broad statement.

I like and shoot longbows, real Hill style longbows !

December 14, 2014, 05:04:00 PM

I've killed a bazillion hogs with my longbow. If you prefer longbows, that is what you should get. You can get just about any bow you want used with a $500 budget!

Bisch

Ruan Carvalho Bosque · December 14, 2014, 05:08:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Bisch:
I've killed a bazillion hogs with my longbow. If you prefer longbows, that is what you should get. You can get just about any bow you want used with a $500 budget!

Bisch

And wich longbow it is?

December 14, 2014, 05:18:00 PM

There are a bunch of really good bows out there, and it all comes down to personal preference! From reading above, it sounds like you don't have the opportunity to form a preference. My favorite is the Sarrels Blueridge. Others will recommend what they like, I'm sure!

Good luck with your quest for your new bow!

Bisch

McDave · December 14, 2014, 05:20:00 PM

Right now there is a 53# Schafer Silvertip 64" takedown longbow listed in the classifieds for $675. Schafer Silvertip is considered one of the very best bows made. This is a slightly used bow, but is close enough to your budget that I thought I would bring it to your attention, because this is significantly less than you would pay for a new bow of this quality.

Anyone can ship to Brazil. They just need to go to UPS or whoever you want to use as a shipper and get a price. You will probably have to pay the excess over domestic US shipping. Are there any import duties you will have to pay?

Etter · December 14, 2014, 05:27:00 PM

From where you live, a Samick Red Stag is a pretty good shooting recurve at a very reasonable price and with shipping would be under $500.00.

Personally, I am a recurve guy. I own three and just bought a zipper longbow but it is a short bow and has a recurve riser. With recurve limbs, it would shoot a little smoother and faster than with longbow limbs. I don't think anybody can deny that recurves shoot faster and draw smoother. In the end, it is up to the individual.

Don't worry guys. I'm prepared to get blasted.

Ruan Carvalho Bosque · December 14, 2014, 05:28:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by McDave:
Right now there is a 53# Schafer Silvertip 64" takedown longbow listed in the classifieds for $675. Schafer Silvertip is considered one of the very best bows made. This is a slightly used bow, but is close enough to your budget that I thought I would bring it to your attention, because this is significantly less than you would pay for a new bow of this quality.

Anyone can ship to Brazil. They just need to go to UPS or whoever you want to use as a shipper and get a price. You will probably have to pay the excess over domestic US shipping. Are there any import duties you will have to pay?

60% On the whole cost...

LongStick64 · December 14, 2014, 05:29:00 PM

Ruan

Please understand that it is impossible for anyone to truly only list one bow that fits you. There are many great bows being made, and yet they don't all fit everyone. It would be impossible for us to pick a bow for you, it's something you need to best answer for yourself by doing as much research and speaking with bowyers.

Ruan Carvalho Bosque · December 14, 2014, 05:49:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by LongStick64:
Ruan

Please understand that it is impossible for anyone to truly only list one bow that fits you. There are many great bows being made, and yet they don't all fit everyone. It would be impossible for us to pick a bow for you, it's something you need to best answer for yourself by doing as much research and speaking with bowyers.

Sorry if I was unclear, i want to know about bows for hunting hogs, at a max of 55#28" draw I am showing a bow which is small, fast,quietly,and is stable(I only know it by reviews so I am not shure).
I just put a price limit because I am a selfish person.

Fastltz · December 14, 2014, 06:20:00 PM

Ruan...im shooting a wes wallace mentor 51@28 and while ive shot no hogs it is very fast, dead in the hand and one of the smoothest bows ive pulled. I would have no problem taking it hunting and I am in april in Texas. Wes makes an awesome bow and they are priced right.

McDave · December 14, 2014, 06:26:00 PM

Really, there is no best bow to hunt hogs with. Anything more than 45-50# should work fine. Just depends on what you like to shoot the best.

Fletcher · December 14, 2014, 07:27:00 PM

There are many bows that would fit the bill for hogs. The trick is find one that works well for you as well. International shipping of one piece bows is tough at best, so a takedown is a good idea. Here is a link to one in the classifieds: http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=216;t=000018#000000

I have a very similar Pronghorn and it is a great hunting bow, whether for hogs or anything else. The price on this one is pretty good too.

Jason Kendall has a new 47 lb Kanati in the Sponsor's Classifieds. At 58" it is probably shippable. Very good bow and at $400 it won't be available for long.

Ruan Carvalho Bosque · December 14, 2014, 08:16:00 PM

I want to buy a new bow or customize one probably a Kanati or a falco storm.

Friend · December 14, 2014, 08:48:00 PM

Would prefer one with a little wolf in it.