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Help - I know I want a new bow but I can't decide

Started by Squirrelbane, August 13, 2016, 09:19:00 AM

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Petrichor

I want a new bow as well. I'm already planning out the woods for my mad dog.
Nothing clears a troubled mind like shooting a bow.
Fred Bear

AZ_Longbow

McBroom bows. 60" mojo recurve, built to your draw and desires poundage. And a touch under the $$$. Or spend a bit more and get veneers and such. Take a look at his Facebook page and his website.
"There's only two things an arrow wants to do, it wants to fly and it wants to hit its target. It's in its very nature. Don't over think it."

Tradcat


Longtoke

I'd vote for the MADDOG too, don't let the price fool you, they will shoot with the best of them.

Gooserbat

A lot of options, I'd probably shop used (classifieds) or check with RMSG or the Nocking Point and other trad suppliers.  I have a  30"+ draw and I'd stay at 62+ with a recurve.  Also remember if it's marked ??@28 you can likely ad 8 or 9 lbs to the draw weight.  With a long draw it doesn't take a lot of draw weight to get performance.
"Four fletch white feathers and 600 grains is a beautiful thing."

Cyclic-Rivers

Good Luck in your decision.  I agree with some of the above posters but buying another bow is as personal of a  decision as they come.
Relax,

You'll live longer!

Charlie Janssen

PBS Associate Member
Wisconsin Traditional Archers


>~TGMM~> <~Family~Of~The~Bow~<

Echo62

If you are looking to go with a longbow, check out Omega bows. Great price and top of the line performance.
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 2nd Timothy 1:7.

woodchucker

Custom Kodiak "B" handle, with #3 limbs... Makes a 64" bow

Just sayin'.....
I only shoot WOOD arrows... My kid makes them, fast as I can break them!

There is a fine line between Hunting, & Sitting there looking Stupid...

May The Great Spirit Guide Your Arrows..... Happy Hunting!!!

ron w

McBroom does make a great bow......I had one custom made to my specs with 2 strings and shipped for just under $500. Shoots great also...
In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities. In the expert's there are few...So the most difficult thing is always to keep your beginner's mind...This is also the real secret of the arts: always be a beginner.  Shunryu Suzuki

Shadowhnter


Squirrelbane

I wish there was some way to try some of all these suggestions lol.
I'm probably going to order a prairie predator once I save up.


Thank you all for the suggestions!

Cyclic-Rivers

QuoteOriginally posted by Squirrelbane:
I wish there was some way to try some of all these suggestions lol.


Thank you all for the suggestions!
If you go to a bigger shoot with Vendors, you would be able to try a whole bunch of bows.

make the best choice for your situation now and shoot your bow.  In Time you will find something you like better and you can always move to a newer bow.  all of us here do.  you will be able to trade sell or keep your other bow....  Its part of the fun.
Relax,

You'll live longer!

Charlie Janssen

PBS Associate Member
Wisconsin Traditional Archers


>~TGMM~> <~Family~Of~The~Bow~<

johnnyk71

if you decide to go with a Maddog, give Mike a call and talk to him first. 31" draw might be a little long for a Prairie Predator, but he will certainly talk you through it. i have one, and i draw about 28.5"-29".

you certainly will be pleased with his work. just make sure you get the fit you need.
All lefty, all the time...
Martin Hatfield 45#@28"
Liberty Chief Elite 53#
Blacktail Elite V.L. 53#
Maddog Prairie Predator 51#
Sheepeater Spirit 50#
RER Retro 53#
RER LXR Recurve 52#, Longbow 54#
RER Vital 52#


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