Favorite "Cheap" Bow?

[fantastixvoyage]

I've realized my 60# black widow is a bit much to really enjoy myself and work on form so I've decided I need a second bow. Looking to buy something in the 45-50lb range, reasonable and smooth to shoot. I've shot my dads Kodiak and I guess i've gotten spoiled with my Widow as the vibration and noise drives me crazy!

Looking for input on recommendation on a smooth shooter in the $200-250 range (used is fine).

Some ideas of what I've found are PSE Kudos, Kiowas, Martins, etc. Can I expect these to shoot well or will they be more like the old Kodiak?

I know its tough to answer but has anyone found a make/model they would consider a "diamond in the rough" - a great shooter at minimal cost???

[David Sapp]

Why don't you see if you can buy a second set of lighter limbs? Widow could possibly decr the weight of your limbs by ~ 5# if that would help, they can make an estimate if you call them and give them your serial number.

[JC]

I'd go with a second set of limbs too...or try and get a few pounds shaved off the ones you already have.

Otherwise, lots of good used stuff out there for the price you are looking for. If you don't mind a metal riser, the best "cheap" bow on the market is from Quinn Archery, in my opinion. For under $275 you can get a really fine shooting recurve, brand spanking new.

[James Wrenn]

Quinn Stallion

[fantastixvoyage]

Thanks David I got that same info in a PM. I'm going to look into reducing the limbs which will put me at 55.  Still like to find something in the 45lb range so I can work on form as well as enjoy myself shooting a lot (plus be a beater for small game!).  Now it seems a dozen arrows and I'm shakey - not ideal for a newbie trying to develope good habits.

New limbs would be great but I believe they are pricey - $400 or so I think.

[fantastixvoyage]

I'll look into the Quinn too, first i've heard of 'em.  Prefer wood tho but shootabilty comes ahead of looks...

[Shooty1]

Second hand Martin Hunter or Super Kodiak. Your dad's old Kodiak probably just needs to be tuned.

[joevan125]

If your draw length is under 28in i would look at a Kodiak hunter. You can find one in new condition for less than $200.00.

[rastaman]

Check out Mike at Maddog Traditional Archery.  For the money you can't beat his bows!  click here for bow info

[acadian archer]

www.recurves.com

[cacciatore]

I get quite a few old Bear bows and they are big shooters,accurate and quiet.The Super kodiak is one of the best bow I own and I have 90 bows 40 being some top end customs.I nothing is wrong in that old Kodiak try to tune it better.IMO

[John Nail]

Samick Phantom

[fantastixvoyage]

Thanks guys!  I'll look into tuning the Kodiak either way as my dad shoots it often and isnt one to complain.  In fact he's out of town and I have to pick up the mail so I'll have to grab his bow too!  

Thanks for the input on bow recommendations - I'll have to look into them.  

Is there a section I can go to read up on tuning a Kodiak or do I just do a search on Pow-wow????  ;+)

[lpcjon2]

I have a PSE spider longbow,It was the predecessor to the Sequoia longbow and I love it quit and smooth and cheap.

[ronp]

Quinn Stallion, about #43, unbelievably smooth.  I like mine as well as my Widows!  I would also recommend an older Bear Super Kodiak.  I wouldn't call either a cheap bow, though, and won't part with mine.
ron

[Chris Shelton]

I have the deer master take down, only costs 205, and that is my go to bow.  I absolutely love the thing.  But then again I have never shot a widow!?  The most expensive bow I own is a Martin Hunter, but really price doesnt make the bow, the bow makes the bow.  And so far I have been lucky, all of them shoot great!

[Spectre]

You can find an old Browning recurve, too. I LOVE them, they don't enjoy much limelight.

[mcgroundstalker]

1967 Bear Grizzly... Cost me around $100.

... mike ...

[elbow]

I am shooting a 43@28 Kodiak Hunter and puling it to 31, smooth as silk.

[shortstroke 91]

Another vote for the Quinn Stallion, My 62" #50 was super smooth out to 30", still wish I'd never sold her.