Hi guys. I am trad bow shopping. Read lots of reviews and would like some specific advice. I am looking to buy a trad bow to meet this criteria: 1) Take Down 2) Durable 3) Capable of taking all North American Game (Obviously will need to change limbs / arrows etc..) 4) did I mention durable This is going to be a go to hunting set up. I will hunt with no other bows once I get the right set up. Thanks for the advice.
Not a bad suggestion but Durability I hope someone can speak to toughness of a manufacture. Good Customer Service is a plus as well.
I would look for one with an offset riser, that way you can use the new arrow rests that do not interfere with the flight path as much as a shoulder or elevated rest. It also tends to put the pressure of the bowstring directly behind the arrow axis of the arrow resulting in improved accuracy. I might also suggest you check your states dept. of fish and wildlife. Often there are specific criteria a bow must meet to hunt animals such as deer.
I'd suggest an ILF set-up. A good metal ILF riser is about as durable as you'll ever find and there's so many ILF limbs from so many different makers that'll fit...the combinations are endless. Call John Wetz at Lancaster Archery Supply and he'll give you alot of info on a set-up
I am trying to buy 1 Trad bow that will do everything in any state I want to hunt in. Thanks again for the tips.
Here's an example of the versatility of ILF. I have 4 risers and 9 sets of limbs(picked up a set since this pic). I can make 36 different combinations with these...different lengths, different weights(18#-52# with all these limbs), adjust the weight on each set of limbs, longbow or recurve, set the tiller to shot 3 under or split finger, adjust center shot with a plunger(on the metal riser). There's just so many tuning options. With a custom or factory produced t/d bow, you're pretty much limited to that makers limbs...with ILF you can use any limb from any maker and it'll work on the riser
durability... 1953 Bear Static recurve, 1956 Bear Kodiak, 1959 Bear Grizzly, 1962 Bear Grizzly.. All still shoot very well. It all depends on how much money you want to spend. I really like my Bob Lee Take-down.. Find what fits you.. that's the best bow for you. Chris
Well if you have money to spend, check out Bob Lee Bows, If not check out Bear. If your really in a pinch Check out the Simmick Sage T/D Bow. Ive heard great things about it for being $140. Good luck!
The Hoyt Buffalo is a nice bow. It is also durable. As far as being able to take any north american big game that's depends on you. It can be done with a 45lb bow and the right arrow set up. X2 on bear bows. They will take a beating and for just a couple hundred bucks you can get a really nice used or new one.
