Please dont string me up for this ?

[BWallace10327]

I like bows with some wood in them.  With that being said, I don't own a bow that isn't a take down with some phenolic here and fiberglass there; not very "trad".  Those Hoyt Buffalo's are real shooters.

[Tajue17]

what is your budget,, not sure if you mentioned that yet but a bear to a widow can be a 600.00 difference I think..

it comes down to the arrow flying thru the air!  a well tuned and a perfectly set up recurve like a buffalo or a 150.00 bear will shoot just as good as any 1000.00 bow,, trust me on this.  

you need to invest in the arrows and spend time getting them perfectly matched,, any bow where you HIT what your shooting at will be the magical bow,, maybe invest in a nice custom string which does make the bows shoot different....

most of us here bought all kinds of bows and eventually learned that a new more expensive bow didn't do anything for our accuracy it just gave us something different to look at and drool over while sitting in the stand.

also metal riser will get cold but wrap it and you'll be fine,, the buffalo has a decent resale so you won't loose too much when you move on..

[Gooserbat]

Good bow and for the beginer it's nice because of the adjustment.  I recommend getting 5# lighter than you think you will shoot because the bows will usually adjust to about 3# over marked weight.

[AZ_Longbow]

Point weight test kits, mine runs from 75gr up to 315gr. So there is a lot of basic tune I can get from that without cutting. It will get you shooting and let you practice without all the worry.

[J. Holden]

Shoot what you want and don't get focused on the opinions of others.  There are some out there that get hung up on what the other guy is doing.  I shoot with a guy who string walks.  Consistently he out shoots me.  Big deal, he's happy and that's all that matters.

And yes there are some shoots out there that have some rules to keep things on an equal playing field.

I say shoot what you want, when you want.  If you're strictly doing 3D shoots and competing than you may want to stay with a bow that will allow for those specific rules.

If you're hunting with it primarily than shoot what you're most accurate with.

I'm not sure why we have this divisiveness within ourselves.

-Jeremy  

[Bowwild]

While this is a fun and informative site, when it comes to the decision you are making, we are all a forum of....one.  As so many have said, suit yourself.  

If you draw it and hold with your own muscles, it is a bow too me. Here of course it must wear a single string, have naked limb tips, and be without mechanical advantage.

There are some types of "traditional" bows I won't even pick up, let alone shoot. I love recurves. I once considered getting the Hoyt buffalo. There isn't a more reputable company than Hoyt in the archery world. Personally, I much prefer the beauty of exotic woods in a hefty riser.

There are only a couple people whose endorsement of anything would tempt me to try the product, Fred Eichler is one of those people.  

There are LOTS of people, many of them on this site, whose experience and advice I value greatly. I've met only a couple.

[reddogge]

I owned a Buffalo and shot it well for 4 years however once I tried ILF I sold the Buffalo and went ILF. I'm shooting a Titan III riser and BF Extreme limbs which are premium limbs I bought used. As fine a shooting bow I ever hope to have. Also have a Morrison wood riser, Black Bear warf and a Gillo G1 barebow target riser. So many limb and riser choices as compared to the Buffalo made sense to me. I shoot a simple feather rest and furniture pad sideplate too.

As far as the metal handle I wrapped my Buffalo with tennis racket tape and it kept the MD cold at bay. No problems there.

What ever your choices enjoy your new bow.

[CoachBGriff]

My biggest suggestion is do your best to shoot a few bows before you settle on one to invest in.  

I say this just because what I thought I wanted was drastically different from what I ended up with once I shot a few different bows.

I shot a hoyt Dorado for a couple of years, and I definitely consider deer I took with that "trad" deer!

Good luck, and share pics once you decide!

[Cyclic-Rivers]

Do not get the Hoyt Buffalo.... I figured I would throw it out there to go against the grain.  Now if you listen to me, I have a  bridge for sale too  

[highlow]

How much for the bridge Charlie? Have owned and driven over many but haven't found "The One".  

[Don Stokes]

I've been "traditional" for over 50 years, and I just bought a one-piece composite recurve for helping a couple of friends learn. It's all good.

[Jack Hoyt 75]

Nothing wrong with a Buffalo at all.  The grip is similiar to a coumpound so a easy transition.  A Hoyt dealer should have one or be able to get one to try.  They come up used ever so often on this and other forums.  Good choice but i would try before you buy IMO.

[savagelh]

I don't have a buffalo but do shoot a gamemaster. Just because it's metal doesn't make it non trad. I shoot it better than any of my other bows and it's the one that just feels right. So that's the one I grab most often.

[Jumpingpound]

I went through the same conundrum as you last year.  I really wanted to stick with a wood bow but I found it really hard to find one I like at my long draw length. I finally pulled the trigger on a Buffalo and am loving it so far.  It's the bow that's most natural and effortless for me to shoot so I'm just running with it for now.

[Bar_BN]

Thanks to all you guys for the info i really liked the buff but in the end i went with the black widow  could pass it up but thanks yall i appreciate it

[Bar_BN]

" Couldnt pass " sorry typo

[BWD]

If it's what you want, what difference does it make?

[Bar_BN]

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[Bar_BN]

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[AZ_Longbow]

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