Traditional Bow guys chime in please

[Ruger4]

.............is there a specific trad bow style that one should lean towards ? , a specific brand to stay away from ? refer some custom bowmakers ? I'll assume that fit and feel is important just like in compound bows but I want to weed out the junk from the get go and look at something decent to try

[Monashee]

Assuming you are talking recurves - longer bows ( 62 - 66" ) are easier to shoot as they have less finger pinch , more forgiving of errors. Start out with a lightweight bow 30-35lbs at your draw length is right. I would get a Samick Sage for my first recurve , decent bow , good reputation . http://www.tradtecharchery.com/samic...curve-bow.html

[Ruger4]

Assuming you are talking recurves - longer bows ( 62 - 66" ) are easier to shoot as they have less finger pinch , more forgiving of errors. Start out with a lightweight bow 30-35lbs at your draw length is right. I would get a Samick Sage for my first recurve , decent bow , good reputation . http://www.tradtecharchery.com/samic...curve-bow.html

yes recurve thanx for the link Monashee

[The Hermit]

You simply can't go wrong with a Chek-Mate TakeDown Hunter 2. Made right here in BC (Port Alberni) Almost every tradbow hunter I know owns at least one of them and hunts with them. Get one 50 - 55lb. You can spend more but the gains beyond a TD2 start to cost a lot of extra money.

PM me and I'll try to hook you up.

[91Jason91]

I am kinda new into bows also so cant help ya

[aggiehunter]

I have shot lots of deer and one Elk with my Chekmate Hunter Takedown...it is over 15 years old and performs flawlessly when I do...even in -20 you can barely hear it being drawn with sealskin on the shelf and it shoots carbons, aluminum and wood...I like the wood shafts. The bowyer is awesome also.

[TheProvider]

Best thing about a take down is you can buy different sets of limbs. I;m sure you know but other readers may not know but theres not let off with recurves and long bows. Like suggested if you get a takedown get a set of 35-45lbs limbs and then get a set of limbs of 50-55lbs. You definately don't wanna over bow yourself when learning how to shoot traditional. Shooting a recurve is my favorite even though I don't have one right now just a compound. Lots of fun learning and shooting. Amazing how accurate you can get instinctively.

[Ruger4]

Best thing about a take down is you can buy different sets of limbs. I;m sure you know but other readers may not know but theres not let off with recurves and long bows. Like suggested if you get a takedown get a set of 35-45lbs limbs and then get a set of limbs of 50-55lbs. You definately don't wanna over bow yourself when learning how to shoot traditional. Shooting a recurve is my favorite even though I don't have one right now just a compound. Lots of fun learning and shooting. Amazing how accurate you can get instinctively.

good stuff ......thanx, ............... and Provider cool signature, so true.......................

[greybark]

Hey Provider , I suggest you start with a used Recurve . Chek-Mate is the Work Horse standard and appreciated around the world .
The recurve has more shootability than a Longbow because of the Mass and weight of the riser . There is a lesser chance of stacking with a recurve and the availability of the Olympic style reflex riser make torqueing less of a negative facter . A later limb change option is good .
The Chek-Mate TD Hunter 1 & 2 are one of the most shootable Bows on the market .
I have a line on a great TD 2 , if interested give me a PM.

[Ruger4]

Hey Provider , I suggest you start with a used Recurve . Chek-Mate is the Work Horse standard and appreciated around the world .
The recurve has more shootability than a Longbow because of the Mass and weight of the riser . There is a lesser chance of stacking with a recurve and the availability of the Olympic style reflex riser make torqueing less of a negative facter . A later limb change option is good .
The Chek-Mate TD Hunter 1 & 2 are one of the most shootable Bows on the market .
I have a line on a great TD 2 , if interested give me a PM.

Good input thanx Greybark