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Discussion in 'Traditional Archery' started by Zhoyt26, Oct 17, 2016.

  1. Zhoyt26

    Zhoyt26 Newb

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    Hello,
    Thinking of purchasing my first traditional bow. Which bows are good to start on keeping budget in mind? Also unsure if I should look at longbows or recurves. Once I become consistently accurate I will hunt with it. My draw length is 28 inches if it helps.
     
  2. woodsman

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    I would suggest finding a local Trad. Bowhunter to help you. If that's not an option.... You can't go wrong with a samick sage. You can start out with light limbs and for $75.00 later on move up to a heavier weight.
     
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  4. JakeD

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    There are a few guys on here that do trad, but if you are serious about wanting to get started hunting with a recurve or longbow I would go to tradgang.com. There is a ton of information over there and some really good advice.
     
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    Second vote for the Samick Sage. Its a great bow for the price. If you decide you love it you can spring for a more expensive one later.,
     
  6. woodsman

    woodsman Weekend Warrior

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    Perhaps sending people to other sites is the reason that there's so few that hang around here...

    chris
     
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    Arkyinks Weekend Warrior

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    OMP makes several good recurves that take down which are easy to transport. I often tell compound hunters if they bowfish to transfer to transitional archery while bowfishing. In bowfishing it is more "draw-n-shoot " which is how recurve shooters hunt. You can not pull a 60 lb recurve and hold it like a compound .
     
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    I was looking for the best bow for hunting at a cheap price and I bought Samsick Sage. I totally recommend it for beginners. I bought it thanks to the recommendation from Best Recurve Bow For Hunting - Pro Archery
     
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    Id recommend going to a shop and trying a few. However a Samick Sage is a great inexpensive bow to start with.
     

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