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RescueRiley

RescueRiley

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looking to possibly pick up a bow...it'll mostly be used for target shooting, and small game hunting...and to pack along with the rest of my gear for fun in the woods...I used to have take down recurve...but I gave it to my nephew when I moved...I have some of the basics down, but am still a bit of a neophyte...in regards to this (for what it's worth i prefer to shoot without a sight) any suggestions (ability is also a factor)
 
Real men shoot recurves ;). It really depends on what you prefer aesthetically. A traditional bow can perform at least as well as a compound. Are you looking for specific models? If so, try listing your draw weight and draw length.
 
I'll be honest I don't really know what I'm looking for, THe recurve bow I used to shoot was called an impala (possibly made by a company called pmc) it had a draw weight of #45lbs...I'm l;ooking to spend around 200 smackers ( i know that's not alot, but that's whats available now
 
rr- i started out shooting recurves a number if years ago... great bows for learning the basics.....:thumbup: i've never really cared for any of the wheeled bows....

now i primarily shoot longbows.... i have 5...:D they have always apeeled to me a whole lot more than recurves, not too mention the fact that they're just so darn cool....

see pics from the other archery thread....
 
Ah, you must mean the PSE Impala. I've heard good things. I'm getting a bow custom done when i have the money for $365, including shipping. If you want another recurve, people love Fred Bear bows. Give them a look, as well as the Martin X-200.
 
I might try to see if I can get my old bow back....Dont want to be a "Takesy backsy" but he hasn't used it yet and might try to see if he'll take a NIB Marlin boltaction .22 in trade...Seem fair?? or should I let sleeping dogs lie and get a new bow... Decisions decisions.
 
Your decision should be to send me that little rifle for all my kind, generous assistance. Seriously, though, the rifle is probably worth a whole lot more than the bow. Look around EBay, or www.stickbow.com and try and find a used one, maybe.
 
I wouldn't mind taking the loss, The rifle was a gift and I never used it (quite happy w/my .22 levergun) But I"m still looking, Thanks for the help.
 
can't go wrong with one of those, Henry is a fine rifle....what kind of heads do you all use for small game?? and stump shooting??
 
I don't hunt, but for small game, people generally use blunt tips. It's essentially just a flat chunk of rubber or plastic. For stump shooting, you could probably just go with target tips. You can get those just about anywhere.
 
TemplarKnight21c said:
Real men shoot recurves ;). It really depends on what you prefer aesthetically. A traditional bow can perform at least as well as a compound. Are you looking for specific models? If so, try listing your draw weight and draw length.
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:jerkit: Yeah, and a throwing stick performs just as well as a high-powered rifle! It's one thing to prefer the asthetics or simplicity of a longbow or recurve, but suggesting their performance is on a par with a modern compound is ignorant to the point of being delusional. It's not that I despise traditional archery and think everybody should shoot a compound. I just think many traditional archers have an arrogance that is unjustified - in the woods or at the range!

TemplarKnight21c said:
I don't hunt, but for small game, people generally use blunt tips. It's essentially just a flat chunk of rubber or plastic. For stump shooting, you could probably just go with target tips. You can get those just about anywhere.
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For small game such as rabbit or grouse, you can use a blunt or a small game head, or a "judo" point. For stump shooting, you DO NOT want to use target or field tips. With a bow with any balls at all your arrow will be stuck permenantly! I like the judo point for both. If you miss, the head will catch in the grass and stand up (hopefully), instead of burying itself.

-- FLIX
 
FLIX said:
:jerkit: Yeah, and a throwing stick performs just as well as a high-powered rifle! It's one thing to prefer the asthetics or simplicity of a longbow or recurve, but suggesting their performance is on a par with a modern compound is ignorant to the point of being delusional. It's not that I despise traditional archery and think everybody should shoot a compound. I just think many traditional archers have an arrogance that is unjustified - in the woods or at the range!
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You're right about this but I think there is just as many wheel bow shooters with a holier-than-than-thou attitude. I think it's about time for us all to 'just get along'. :D

The reason I'm not particular to wheel bows (and I have shot them) is that, first of all I'm a primitive skills junkie and with the possible exception of a Penobscot (and not that it would be easy :( ), it is pretty difficult to make a compound bow in the bush, using what nature provides. Also, I like the idea of making my own strings, and restringing the bow without taking it to the local bow mechanic, although you may be talented enough to do this yourself.

In any case, use what works for you and enjoy!

Doc
 
In the late 80s I worked for Dan Quillian's archery Traditions in Athens GA, the attitude that Flix is talking about made me get out of archery. I have no idea why there is so much ego and arrogance in archery on both sides, traditional and compound. I shoot a recurve because that is what I want to shoot I am perfectly happy if someone wants to shoot or hunt with any archery gear they choose, even crossbows. There is enough room and game for everyone. Chris



RR,
Check out checkmate bows, best for the buck IMO. Chris
 
Get a new bow and keep the .22. The Impala isn't all that great of a bow. In fact, I would rather have a used Martin anyday. You might consider spending just a little more money and picking up a Chek-Mate from recurves.com. Their bows are exceptional and they build a couple of sweet 1 piece recurve bows that start at around $240.00.
 
Meh! Training wheels, who needs them? ;) (J/K FLIX)

Recurve for me, I just like the simplicity.
 
I was kidding about the 'real men...' thing. All in good fun, my friends. But I'm right about the equal ground; name one thing a compound bow can do that a longbow or recurve can't. There's nothing special about them.
 
TemplarKnight21c said:
I was kidding about the 'real men...' thing. All in good fun, my friends. But I'm right about the equal ground; name one thing a compound bow can do that a longbow or recurve can't. There's nothing special about them.
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65% let off :rolleyes:

and many other things as well, apples and oranges, tell me one thing a corvette can do that a horse and buggy can't?
 
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