With the winter months really giving me some cabin fever, i need a new hobby. And i though what the heck, why not give tradition archery a bit of a try. So im looking to get in the game and give it a try without putting to much money into it. Kinda hard when your a poor highschool student getting ready for college and working as much as i possibly can. So what would you guys suggest for me to get into this game, and borrowing from a freind is almost impossible because trad archery is a dieing game around my parts. Thanks for any input!
i got a heritage legacy for like 240 and arrows for 80 bucks tips for 5 target for 50 and the things that go on your fingers for 10 or 15...thats all you need....im sure you have targets so cut that out...i have like 4 the cheapest one was 50 tho =[] just a cheap block target.
Bear makes some good traditional bows. Their cheap money wise and your not out much If It's not your cup of tea. Get something In that 40lb range. Lighter draw weight bows are much easier to learn proper form and technique. If It's something you want to pursue farther you can always go up In draw weight as time goes by.
I think theres one called the montana...ive looked at it many times and like it...only about 340bucks i think
Young Siman, I was holding out on you guys. I actually was practicing with my Recurve that I started with 30+ years ago. Its a 45 lb Indian savage bow. I Doe hunted with it the last 3 weeks of the season and came close so many times. I was having Doe's right under me (with no shots) and Bucks screwing up my hunts from late season chasing. I finally got my shot, a 12 yarder and missed. I was dressed like the kid on Christmas story on a very cold day. I knew what happened as soon as I released. I hit my big @ss sleve and the arrow whipped wiledly side to side and grazed her back, she bloted 10 yards and then just fed off. I had fun with it and will do it again next year AFTER and if I shoot a Buck. Im not going to take the chance of having a 150" Buck @ 30 yards and having to pass the shot. There fun to shoot but you have to practice alot. Everytime before climbing down I would use a practice head and pic out a leaf at 15 yards. I was always within 3-4" or on it. Good luck Issac!
Sounds like a experience crick, But as of now im just looking to pick one for practise and maybe some small game hunting.
I suggest just about any recurve or longbow you can get your hands on. Seriously. The biggest issue will be figuring out your form and release the first year. After that, hone in what you like. Montanas, Chekmate Crusaders, Martin Savannahs, are all good bows, and easy to get used cheap. Serve you real well. As far as recurves, bears, chekmates, and martins again are great starter bows.
I just finished two twin glass over cherry and maple, lam recurves at 46 lbs @ 28 inches. They would have been great to learn on. Too bad I only made two. They are gone now.
