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Traditional Hunting: Entry Level Bow

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  1. Allard06

    Allard06 Newb

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    Hello,

    As the title suggests, I am looking to purchase an entry level bow for deer season here in Virginia. I have always enjoyed traditional hunting methods and continue to use my 54. cal flintlock made by Tennessee Valley Muzzleloaders. Does anyone have any suggestions, mainly brands, that sell reasonably priced yet efficient recurve bows for the entry level bow hunter? Without knowing anything about bow hunting perhaps my height and weight affect the purchase? 6'0 170 1bs.

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  2. woodsman

    woodsman Weekend Warrior

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    Would not get more than 50#. Would suggest a recurve of not less than 60" amo length.. Check e-bay, there's lots of older bow that are pretty cheaply priced and make excellant bows.
     
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    Bails-UK Die Hard Bowhunter

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    An old Bear Kodiak or Samick do some great entry level bows ie sage, volcano and more, you wanna be looking at around 40# for starters, until you get shooting good at least and then you can work your way up on the poundage. If you get a takedown, bow you will only need to replace the limbs and not the whole bow. Get yourself Masters of the Barebow 3, its a very informative dvd and get practicing :)
     
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    VA Bowbender Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Check out eBay. Begin with a 40-45lb bow. You can still hunt with that weight and not over bow yourself.
    Good bows and not just for starters:
    Fred Bear; Grizzly, Hunter, Kodiak ( all wood or magnesium )

    Wing; ( almost any model ) Red Wing Hunter is common and excellent

    Shakespeare; Neceada

    Ben Pearson; Colt, Mustang

    There are others but this is a start. Make sure you match the arrows to the bow and ask lots of questions. This is the best place for answers.


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  5. ArrowCrazy

    ArrowCrazy Weekend Warrior

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    30-35# draw Samick Journey or Sage. You can get limbs heavier limbs as you progress (6-12 months). This will allow you to developed good form then you can get any bow your heart desires.

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    Samick Sage if your looking for the most cost effective. their about $140 brand new. And the best part about them is the limbs are replaceable so if you feel the need to increase the DW on the bow, you can buy heavier weighted limbs right from a site. Good luck1
     
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    I would recommend starting out with as low as 35 or 40 pounds to really work on your form.
     

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