Looking for a bow for a young man

frassettor · July 12, 2015, 04:33:00 PM

I have a young man that is interested in getting into traditional archery. I'm having some difficulty. He's looking for a 40/45 # longbow or recurve. He has 200-300$ to spend. Any suggestions ?

Bigriver · July 12, 2015, 04:47:00 PM

Yep, go to a WI trad shoot there are always tons of used bows out there. Horicon was this weekend, lots of bows like that for sale.

KyStickbow · July 12, 2015, 04:57:00 PM

Are u looking for a righty or lefty?

frassettor · July 12, 2015, 05:26:00 PM

Right hand, sorry I forgot to add that rather important detail

Hermon · July 12, 2015, 05:27:00 PM

Used or Samik Sage.

frassettor · July 12, 2015, 05:28:00 PM

A good used one

Ray Lyon · July 12, 2015, 09:37:00 PM

Get him a good used bow, moderate length for his draw (should find one for $150 max) then get him some good arrows matched to the bow. If you max out on the bow and skimp on arrows he'll be disappointed. Look for a 58" to 62" Bear Grizzly, Tigercat or Kodiak Hunter in the Bear line or a Browning or Red Wing Hunter. A Howatt Hunter would be a great find too.
Perhaps some blemish carbon arrows from Big Jim to go with it- he can help you with sizing.

Good luck.

FAV 52 · July 12, 2015, 10:51:00 PM

I have a 70's model Bear Kodiak Magnum 45lbs at 28in draw good shape if that would interest him.

Zradix · July 13, 2015, 11:32:00 AM

MADDOG ARCHERY

WESTBROOK · July 13, 2015, 11:48:00 AM

The Bear Montana can usually be had for a good price.

toddsholt · July 13, 2015, 10:15:00 PM

Maddog archery have the Prarie Predator for $250. I just got mine today and love it. That will leave budget for some arrows.

http://www.maddogarchery.com

Bud B. · July 13, 2015, 10:48:00 PM

Welcome Todd!!

Mike does make a great bow!