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Recomended recurve for newb
« on: November 20, 2015, 07:01:22 PM »
I'm wanting to get a bow and want a recurve. I've shot a little with compound bows and less with recurves, basically once, and loved it. I went to Cabelas to see what they have and didn't get much help. They gave me a very tall bow at a 40# pull to try out. It was ok but I wanted to get some first hand recomendations here since I have nothing to compare that to.

My spec's
I'm 5'7"
Measured draw length is 26"
I'm looking for a budget bow (but not junk) and willing to go a bit higher if needed.

So what should I be shopping for/looking at?

Thanks

I forgot to add, this  will be mostly for target shooting in the back yard. If I decide to archery hunt then I would upgrade if needed.
« Last Edit: November 20, 2015, 07:10:00 PM by timberghost72 »

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Re: Recomended recurve for newb
« Reply #1 on: November 21, 2015, 12:36:27 PM »
Take a look at the Samick Sage.  I don't own one, but know several people that do and they love them.  They're now a top of the line custom bow by any means, but will get you started. 40-45 lbs is plenty of bow for a target bow.

http://www.3riversarchery.com/samick-sage-62quot-takedown-recurve-bow.html

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Re: Recomended recurve for newb
« Reply #2 on: November 21, 2015, 12:44:40 PM »
how about a take down?  I'm looking at possibly getting a take down for an upcoming Hawaii hunt.

That Samick sage is a good example  :tup:


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Re: Recomended recurve for newb
« Reply #3 on: November 21, 2015, 01:17:15 PM »
I have a 35lb Samick Sage.  Good starter bow for sure.  Don't think you can beat the price either.
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Re: Recomended recurve for newb
« Reply #4 on: November 21, 2015, 02:22:56 PM »
That is a nice looking bow and price is great. What length arrows would I need with a 26" draw length? I've heard 2" longer than pull so 28". Is that correct?

What other things should I be thinking about when purchacing one of these?

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Re: Recomended recurve for newb
« Reply #5 on: November 21, 2015, 03:06:29 PM »
I'll add my name to the samick sage fan club.  Great takedown recurve for a great price. 

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Re: Recomended recurve for newb
« Reply #6 on: November 21, 2015, 03:23:34 PM »
Samick is a great entry level and beyond bow.  I have a 50# that with my short draw length is closer to 45#.  Good bow for working on form.  Get a take down and you can get higher poundage limbs.

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Re: Recomended recurve for newb
« Reply #7 on: November 21, 2015, 03:32:15 PM »
I don't know if it's convenient or not, but if you can make it into the Federal Way Sportsman's Warehouse tomorrow (Sunday) I'll take you back to the lane, and let you play with the Samik Sage. 
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Re: Recomended recurve for newb
« Reply #8 on: November 21, 2015, 03:40:24 PM »
I don't know if it's convenient or not, but if you can make it into the Federal Way Sportsman's Warehouse tomorrow (Sunday) I'll take you back to the lane, and let you play with the Samik Sage.

Thats a great offer but unfortunately I can't make that. I may be down there Friday though at my parents place.

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Re: Recomended recurve for newb
« Reply #9 on: November 21, 2015, 03:46:25 PM »
 :yike:  That's Black Friday!  :yike:  JK  I'll be there from 1-9 PM.  Things will calm down in the afternoon/evening.

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Re: Recomended recurve for newb
« Reply #10 on: November 21, 2015, 03:50:18 PM »
Yeah this year thats the only day our whole family can get together for thanksgiving so might as well hit Sportsmans while down there. The Cabelas up here sucks. If I can get there I will look you up. Thanks  :tup: Tony

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Re: Recomended recurve for newb
« Reply #11 on: November 21, 2015, 07:10:33 PM »
I have a 45lb Samic Sage. Bought it at riverside archery in Mount Vernon. They had several poundage's to choose from and i got to shot them to see what i wanted... I shoot LH. It was a few years ago but i got bow, half doz arrows arm guard and glove out the door under $230
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Re: Recomended recurve for newb
« Reply #12 on: November 21, 2015, 07:30:13 PM »
That is a nice looking bow and price is great. What length arrows would I need with a 26" draw length? I've heard 2" longer than pull so 28". Is that correct?

What other things should I be thinking about when purchacing one of these?

You'll probably need a glove or tab.  I prefer Cordovan Leather tabs or gloves, get a better release..
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Re: Recomended recurve for newb
« Reply #13 on: November 21, 2015, 07:35:36 PM »
I don't know if it's convenient or not, but if you can make it into the Federal Way Sportsman's Warehouse tomorrow (Sunday) I'll take you back to the lane, and let you play with the Samik Sage. 
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Re: Recomended recurve for newb
« Reply #14 on: November 21, 2015, 07:51:15 PM »
I have a 45lb Samic Sage. Bought it at riverside archery in Mount Vernon. They had several poundage's to choose from and i got to shot them to see what i wanted... I shoot LH. It was a few years ago but i got bow, half doz arrows arm guard and glove out the door under $230

I've been meaning to get up there to look at bows. Never been there and hear good things about them.

 


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