I got my Black Widow SAG for $500 used. Its the best money I've ever spent for a bow...ever.

David

Rose Oak and then Hoyt Gamemaster

I say go with the Martin! It is commercial but I have 4 of them, love them all, great years of service!

Get a Quinn Stallion and a can of spray paint;).

QuoteOriginally posted by Blue Moose:
Get a Quinn Stallion and a can of spray paint;).

That's what I did. I still can't believe I bought that bow brand new for under $200 a couple of years ago.

I also say Quinn Stallion ! I've shot almost all the top expensive bows, owned quite a few, but like My Qinns better.

New with full warranty for around $250 ! You caqn
t go wrong !!!

I bought a Martin Hatfied TD 65# about 5 years ago, it was a little under $500 then. I love it. Very well made. Martin even put my name on it for me. This is the same Martin Co. that also makes compounds. But they make really good traditional bows also. I bought my through Eders.com.

Kohannah Kurve, Rose Oak Tom Cat, Mahaska.

I'd go with a whisperstik! The most quiet recurve I've ever shot. Really smooth and easy pointing. And starting at $475, it don't git much better than that!

I picked up a Samick Stingray (58" 50#) at a 3D shoot over the weekend in Lancaster PA. The guys from Trad-Tech were there with a bunch of bows and this one felt the best to me. I have been shooting a Bear cub 60" 45# of my fathers who handed it down to me. Wify gave my her blessings and home came the bow. For the price ($220 new) I don't know how you can find a better shooter but I am a newbie so take that for what it is worth. Loving it so far!!!

I went through the same process a year ago . I bought a  62" 43# Arroyo and it is fast , accurate and stable . Some mates have Checkmates and they are lovely bows as well .

This year I bought a Tradtech Pinnacle 2 riser and deflex reflex limbs . This outfit shoots better for me than the RER . There is also a recurve limb option .

regards Jacko

Timberhawk is right there at $500

Kohannah , Mahaska, and  Check-Mate

I'd get an early 70s  60" Kodiak Hunter for around $150.00-$175.00.  

Smooth, quiet, almost bombproof.

Trap

I'd like to add that it depends on your grip preference.

If you like a 50's style recurve then I'd have to say the Kota Kill-um is a great bow...so nice I have another on order.  But I'd never camo the one I have...the Bocote and Birds-eye would cry to loud for me to stand.

I have shot the Whisperstik and will hopefully own one next spring/summer.

A lot depends on the type of grip you like.

Josh

A Martin Hunter is a good economical bow and you won't break the bank. There fast ,smooth shooting and beautiful to look at. Just my opinion.

Well BIG JOHN,  you aren't alone in your opinion!  I'll second the MARTIN HUNTER every single time and there should be enough money left over for some arrows to boot!

My vote goes for the Bear Archery Super Kodiak, My Dad HAs shot the same one since 1984. That old bow shoots great,it has the nickname of "Meatpole". I personally own a Black Widow, but my back-up is a Super Kodiak. GGGGGrrreat Bow. Just my  two-cents worth...Kenny

Whisperstick, Kohannah, Dryad.  Depends on grip.  The Whisperstick is super quiet and so is the Dryad.

Hawkeye....
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