In particular the one-piece, not the takedown version.  I have searched the web high and low and I just can't find much info on this bow.  I did a search here on TG and found a little about the takedown model, but that was about it.  I am curious what Red Stag owners have to say about this bow: good, bad, and ugly.

Also, does anyone know the difference in a Red Stag and the Leopard II?  They look identical as far as I can tell.  Is it just a new name on an old model?  TradTech is still offering the Red Stag, but the Samick site shows the Leopard II as the latest model.  Any info is much appreciated!

And before someone tells me the Stingray is the way to go, I like the specs and the price of the Red Stag better.

Only owned one Samick - the SKB 50. However, I would like to know more about the Stag and Ray, too.

I just bought a Stingray from Lancaster Archery. Nice bow for the money, for sure. Check LW under Stingray.

Rod....why don't you talk to Lee at Lancaster Archery.  He can give you the particulars on all of that line.  They are producing some very nice bows and the  Red Stag seems to be a good one.

thanks all!

I've got a Stingray and it's one heck of a bow for the money.

They are the same bow as the Leopard.  Actually I found on one website for an overseas place it's called the Leopard II.  I have a Leopard, and it's a great shooting bow.  For the price, Samick is hard to beat.

fwiw ... i've bought and tested a fair number of asian made stickbows (internature, samick, ragim, great tree, pse - just to name some that i can remember), and while most are not at all "bad bows", none of 'em are in the performance class of a stickbow crafted by most any usa bowyer.  

so imho, in the long run, if yer looking for a solid bow with solid performance, durability, and crafted with the best materials, spend the extra coupla hundred buck$ or so and get yer bow right here at home.  lotsa great used bows will work just fine, as well.

ymmv.

Well, it's true Rob, ommv 8^).

rod251,

Sipsey River, a sponsor here, has 2 Samicks for sale: one new and one used. Why don't you email them and see what they got?

Thanks Shifting Shadow, but I ended up buying one from TradTech.  I'll have to post up the details once it arrives.

QuoteOriginally posted by rod251:
Thanks Shifting Shadow, but I ended up buying one from TradTech.  I'll have to post up the details once it arrives.

Please do, I've thought about buying one of these for my son.

Well, it came in yesterday evening and I couldn't be happier!  Nice, smooth draw, quiet enough to hunt with, and it zips those arrows to the target!  I like the finish also.  It isn't glossy, which will cut down on glare in the deer woods.  The grip is fairly thin with nice curves, and it fits my hand better than any bow I've ever shot.  Based on first impressions, I would recommend the Samick line to anyone.  Now I just have to see how she holds up to a few thousand shots.

Here are some pics.  The last one is a group from 15 yards.  It isn't my best, but honestly, it isn't my worst either.  For those wondering about my nocks kicked to the left, I shot this deer quartering away, so they actually all flew like darts.

 


 


 

Gotta admit it'sa pretty good lookin' bow.  Hope she serves ya well.  

Nice!...Van

Nice looking bow! I want to get the takedown version someday. Im guessing they were quick to ship it?

Good looking bow

QuoteOriginally posted by sethdiggs:
Nice looking bow! I want to get the takedown version someday. Im guessing they were quick to ship it?

Very fast shipping!  My dealings with Lancaster/TradTech have been great so far.

I'm with Rob on a gool ol USA bow. Ragim is made in Italy btw. I'll say no more before I get thrown off the list

sam

rod251,

Very attractive bow! Not a bad group at 15 yards, either.  Shadow