Looking to buy a custom, suggestions?

[Riegel]

I am selling my compound and using the money ($900) to buy a nice custom recurve. Ive been very interested in the widows but do not know if I want to spend ALL my money at once(may settle forused).

But anyways, I was wondering what custom recurves have really left a great impression on you? They can be anywhere from $1000 to just a few hundred dollars.

[TraditionalGuy]

Can I ask why you're set on a recurve? Have you considered looking into a long bow as well? The reason I ask is that a lot of us long bow folks have been where you are now and went from wheels, to the recurve, and finally settled full circle to the long bow. I would advise shooting a couple just in case. It could save you some money in the long run.

[fmscan]

Leon Stewart!

[Gen273]

I would give Kent Roberts and TimberGhost Bows a real long and hard look.

I also highly recommend Bill Dunn and Zipper Bows.

Either way, you will have a nice bow.

[ron w]

Chad Holm......Holm-Made Bows, great bows ,great guy and for $1000 you can get a bow, buy arrows and a quiver and enough money for a meal out.

[S. Brant Osborn]

Morrison
Zipper
Dalaa
Timberghost
Hitman
Predator
Dryad

No particular order and there are more.  Righ now I have a predator with multiple sets of limbs and a used zipper on the way.  I would feel confident with any on my list.  I'm still trying others as well!  Good luck on your search.

[Stykbowslim]

There are a lot of outstanding bowyers who make great recurves and/or longbows. Don't be so quick to jump in and buy until you shot a few different bows to understand what feels good to you.

[Caughtandhobble]

The most bow for the money is Journeyman, as far as I'm concerned. You can get a great bow along with a dozen arrows, quiver and still have money left over.

www.journeymanarchery.com

[Marc B.]

Try several before you buy. Only you can tell what will be right.

[H-MANEOD]

I did the same, bye bye Mathews DXT, Bought a Maddog and now a Fedora.  Can't beat the Maddog for the money and shootability. Still learning...

[H-MANEOD]

I did the same, bye bye Mathews DXT, Bought a Maddog and now a Fedora.  Can't beat the Maddog for the money and shootability. Still learning...

[H-MANEOD]

I did the same, bye bye Mathews DXT, Bought a Maddog and now a Fedora.  Can't beat the Maddog for the money and shootability. Still learning...

[TxAg]

look at Dan Toelke's bows at  www.montanabows.blogspot.com

[goingoldskool]

I suggest that you drive down to Nixa and get a feel for what bow 'feels' right to you if you are set on a Widow....  The guys down there are super to work with and will go out of their way to help you.

Good luck and have fun with it!

Rodd

[Easykeeper]

In my opinion your money is best spent on a   used top of the line recurve.  Keep your money in your pocket and watch the classifieds.  $900 will buy you almost anything used but will leave you short of most of the premier bows if you want to buy new.  Let somebody else take the initial depreciation.  Most customs also come with a hefty waiting period that you can avoid by buying used.

I would watch for a used Blacktail Elite, Schafer Silvertip, Dale Dye, or Robertson.  I have at least one of each and while I do have my favorites I could happily live with any of them.  I don't think you can go wrong buying one of those recurves.  Bought used any will hold it's value so if you decide to sell you can get your money back, or at least most of it.

There is a nice sounding Schafer Silvertip in the classifieds now, I have no affiliation with the seller.

[Riegel]

Thanks for the advice all! I already have 2 recurves, '61 kodiak and a Dorado so I have been considering a long bow as well.

[Bladepeek]

If you have $900 to spend, I'd suggest getting a couple of really nice used bows and see what works best for you.

For $350 - $450, you can often get a great, used, top quality bow in the classifieds. Try a recurve and a longbow. You might decide to keep both just for the variety. Or, you decide one is not right for you and sell or trade it for something else.

Don't dump a fortune on a new bow until you have a pretty good idea what you like.

Also, don't buy the same poundage bow you were shooting as a compound. I don't know where in MO you live, but there are some guys on here that could probably point you to a trad shop where you could try a few.

[Bladepeek]

Sorry, didn't see you post right above me.

[Riegel]

Thanks for the advice all! I already have 2 recurves, '61 kodiak and a Dorado so I have been considering a long bow as well.

[JBridegroom22]

Rer arroyo. I got one used last year and love it!
Josh