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Equipment & Gear => Archery Gear => Topic started by: konrad on May 01, 2010, 02:38:50 PM

Title: Best Bang for the BUck?
Post by: konrad on May 01, 2010, 02:38:50 PM: Ladies and Gentlemen,

Previously, I posted a question on a number of sites regarding what folks thought was the “Best Bang For The Buck” in a bolt action rifle. I received a broad range of opinions but in the end there was a clear consensus (Savage).

Today I ask the question: What do you believe is the Best Bang for the Buck in a recurve and/or long bow?

Thank you in advance for your participation,
Konrad
Title: Re: Best Bang for the BUck?
Post by: Ratdog68 on May 01, 2010, 03:01:17 PM: What's your price range?
Title: Re: Best Bang for the BUck?
Post by: konrad on May 01, 2010, 03:12:01 PM: In my book, "Best Bang for the Buck" implies a limited budget.
I will sacrifice dollars for quality but not the other way around.
Pretend you have only the money for ONE bow, then answer.
Title: Re: Best Bang for the BUck?
Post by: carpsniperg2 on May 03, 2010, 09:47:43 PM: i would say for a wood trad bow i would go with browning and for a modern trad bow hoyt. because i have both and both have been great browning fury 1 60lbs and a 55lbs hoyt dorado both fantastic shooters you can find a hoyt dorado on ebay or gamemaster for around 300-350 on ebay from time to time the brownings are a bit harder to find in great shape
Title: Re: Best Bang for the BUck?
Post by: Ratdog68 on May 04, 2010, 01:51:02 PM: Quote from: konrad on May 01, 2010, 03:12:01 PM
In my book, "Best Bang for the Buck" implies a limited budget.
I will sacrifice dollars for quality but not the other way around.
Pretend you have only the money for ONE bow, then answer.

Well then... that's easy... by a stave and make the bow you want. That's what I did.

Osage Orange, backed with Bamboo with some Bocote in the riser... 68" American Flatbow, 65# @28" with a hand twisted Flemming Twist which I learned how to do.

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First grouping shot out of my bow... built it at this time last year. So there ya go... best bang for the buck.
Title: Re: Best Bang for the BUck?
Post by: rasbo on May 04, 2010, 02:10:28 PM: thats a sweet looking bow rat :drool:
Title: Re: Best Bang for the BUck?
Post by: Ratdog68 on May 04, 2010, 02:44:30 PM: Quote from: rasbo on May 04, 2010, 02:10:28 PM
thats a sweet looking bow rat :drool:

Thanks... had some excellent coaching along the way. It's finished with Tru-Oil (hand rubbed). I took it to The Nock Point indoor range, and after warming it up for about half an hour... I chrono'd it shooting GoldTip 5575 (full length) shafts with 3 5" LW feathers and 125gr. field points... it shot 'em at 179fps. Should be even faster if shot "cold".

It performed well on the walk-n-shoot course at Kenmore Range too. Best bang for my buck.
Title: Re: Best Bang for the BUck?
Post by: quadrafire on May 04, 2010, 03:00:10 PM: That is very nice rat. That would definately be the best bang for your buck. Just don't add in your hours of labor
Title: Re: Best Bang for the BUck?
Post by: Ratdog68 on May 04, 2010, 03:51:03 PM: Quote from: quadrafire on May 04, 2010, 03:00:10 PM
That is very nice rat. That would definately be the best bang for your buck. Just don't add in your hours of labor

A little over 60hrs. of hand work. The only power tools use was the bandsaw for rough cutting the stave, an air die grinder to rough out the contours of the riser and some minor belt sanding before hand tuning the riser contours. Everything else was hand work and a LOT of measuring/tillering.
Title: Re: Best Bang for the BUck?
Post by: konrad on May 04, 2010, 06:34:54 PM: Yes, very nice indeed.
Title: Re: Best Bang for the BUck?
Post by: Old Dog on May 04, 2010, 10:21:31 PM: I have had the pleasure of shooting that bow, and it is saweeeet! :chuckle:
Title: Re: Best Bang for the BUck?
Post by: Ratdog68 on May 05, 2010, 08:35:41 AM: Thank you Larry, you're too kind.