First Trad Bow

Hey guys! I'm interested in a getting my first trad bow. What's the best you can get for the money out there and what do you guys recommend?

 

I agree with Jeff, a new Montana will cost ya around $300, a used one in excellent condition will cost ya around $200. I started out with a Montana, and still shoot it to this day! Its fast, quiet, no hand shock and packs a serious punch! I believe there are a couple in the tradgang classifieds right now for under $200, do a search there you will find one! Keep it under 50#, probably 45# would be best for starters until you get your form down then move up it weight!

here is a pic of mine, good looking bow as well!

 

Hey welcome to the sport, I am fairly new to the trad thing but definately the used bow was the way to go. Good luck finding one. (PS) If you cant find one you like anytime soon PM me. I have a recurve you might be interested in.

 

Before you buy either, I would certainly try shooting both a longbow & a recurve. Thier grips are vastly different and that can make a HUGE difference in comfort & shootability for an individual.
I am far more comfortable with a recurve style grip. I learned the hard way that I didn't like shooting a traditional style longbow.

 

Good stuff Ryan.

 

I would recommend looking at Bear-Grizzly's or Hunters. They are plentiful to find, fairly inexpensive and renowned good shooters. What ever you do do not over bow yourself, a 35-45 pound bow is widely recommended to start with. I would also tell you not to get a bow shorter than 58 inches to begin learning with. A longer bow is more forgiving and won't stack up as bad as a short bow. I'm partial to recurves, I feel they are easier to learn on but that's just me.

Other bows to consider starting with are:
*Wing-Red Wing Hunter @ 58" (excellent bows)
*Ben Pearson-Colt @ 62" ( good bows but a bit on the slow side)
*Bear-Super Kodiak @ 60" (more expensive and the older one are getting custom prices)
*Shakespear-Necedah @ 58" (if I remember correct)
*Howatt/Martin-anything (we're talk'n a bit more $$$ now)

 

Are saxon bows good? I want a bow that I can learn on and also use when I become skilled as well.

 

I don't know I never shot one. I would suggest you try to shoot as many bows a possible before settling on just one.