Who all uses traditional archery?

Street Samurai1978 said:
Hey Crazy, I shot the Bear Montana Longbow. A real sweet shooter, something you definitely want to check out.
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I have shot the montana actually, that is one of the reasons that I lean towards a bear

the longbow that I really want will be a bit harder to find as the guy who made them stopped making them...I can't for the life of me remember the name, but it had a bamboo core if I remember correctly, a couple other woods, and fiberglass. The one I shot was the fastest longbow that I have ever seen.

when I get home this weekend, I will try to get pics of my bear kodiak mag 48, and here is a picture of my pearson, the picture was part of my senior pictures so it is about 2 years old

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I started with a compound in 1987 at 17 yo, dropped the training wheels early in 1991 and have been using a recurve bow ever since. I'm currently working on a board bow in my living room! :)
 
A few pics of my two favorite bows:

Robertson Fatal Styk
#57 @ 28"
Juniper limbs, cocobolo/bocote riser

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Robertson Tribal Styk
#54 @ 28"
Myrtle limbs
Cocobolo riser

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Whats a good recurve to start with that wont break the bank? Havent shot a bow in years but been thinking about it lately. my father shoots a super kodiak but im not trying to spend that type of money, still i would want something good to start with so i wouldnt need to upgrade right after i get into it....
 
I'd recommend checking out the 3Rivers archery site for lots of good info and a wide range of trad bow price points.

I would not recommend buying a used bow off of a large auction site, even if it seems like a great deal. Without knowing the history of a bow, and whether it has been dry-fired or not, you may end up with a piece of kindling, or worse - a bow that blows up in your hand at full draw.
 
Thanks im looking there, and the samick sage looks pretty good at a user friendly price :)
 
Yup - for a starter bow, just to see if you like it or not, the Sage is hard to beat. I'd recommend starting with light poundage in order to focus on proper form and technique. You can always switch out the limbs or get a heavier bow later, but way too many people buy a heavier bow than they need to begin with, and bad habits and poor form are the predictable result.
 
I started shooting at the beginning of last year because of my uncle who has been doing it for many years. I started on a Ben Pearson Mustang, and have a Protege Longbow that i got more recently that i love. I enjoy shooting a lot, and have never even considered a compound bow. Just doesn't appeal to me really, not that i have a problem with them.

Check out raptorarchery as well, they have some good used bows, that's where i got my first. and +1 on 3rivers
 
I just picked up 19 vintage arrows, 3 newer wood arrows, and the best of all, a vintage Bear Archery brand Texan Back quiver, all for 30 bucks. 4 of the arrows have nuts on them for blunt arrows. the other 10 have broad heads, one vintage bear razor head, one vintage ace broad head, and 8 vintage glue on broadheads (still working on identifying) in the bunch, I am happy with it, guy had 2 left handed recurve bows for sale as well (one pearson), would have bought at least one of the bows if they were right handed. if anyone knows anything about the broad heads, i would greatly appreciate it if you shared your knowledge

I haven't IDed the top broad head, I will try to get pictures of the quiver tomorrow

The top broad head is a Ben Pearson head, no idea exact model, I have 8 of them

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Well the birch bow was having problems handling my long draw length (top limb was developing frets). My friend built me a bamboo backed hickory bow that I'm using now.
Still need more pratice before spring bear hunting:


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I used to for a few years, and still enjoy it on occasion, but never had the time to sit and practice on a consistent schedule. That's why my bow is now in the exchange, would make a good kit for a southpaw youngster just starting out.
 
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Black Widow PSA and 200 grain WENSEL WOODSMAN Broad heads are deadly for me.
 
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crazyengineer said:
I just picked up 19 vintage arrows, 3 newer wood arrows, and the best of all, a vintage Bear Archery brand Texan Back quiver, all for 30 bucks. 4 of the arrows have nuts on them for blunt arrows. the other 10 have broad heads, one vintage bear razor head, one vintage ace broad head, and 8 vintage glue on broadheads (still working on identifying) in the bunch, I am happy with it, guy had 2 left handed recurve bows for sale as well (one pearson), would have bought at least one of the bows if they were right handed. if anyone knows anything about the broad heads, i would greatly appreciate it if you shared your knowledge

I haven't IDed the top broad head, I will try to get pictures of the quiver tomorrow

The top broad head is a Ben Pearson head, no idea exact model, I have 8 of them

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The top one looks like a Ribtek broad head not a Ben pearson
 
Smithhammer said:
Whipped up a fresh batch last night:

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those look great, I love yellow and black bar feathers for fletching.

sooner or later I am gonna get a dozen arrows made (or make them myself) very similar to what you have there, except switch the black and yellow...or I will do it in black and green to match my kodiak magnum

but those look awesome
 
crazyengineer said:
...or I will do it in black and green to match my kodiak magnum
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Love to see some pics of your K-Mag. I have a 1970 that I got from the original owner. It looked like he hardly ever used it, and it still shoots as good as the day it was made. They're great little bows. Not the greatest pics, but...

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