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gersdorf

gersdorf

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I was thinking about getting a recurve and I was looking at a Fred Bear Grizzly. I haven't shot a recurve before and I was wondering what a good one to start out with would be. I know Shovel and HowattandHawken both shoot traditional bows so any advise and wisdom would be appreciated! Thanks.
 
I don't know about the new Grizzlys.
I set up an original 60's vintage Grizzly for a co-worker and it's a real sweatheart of a bow.
I want one.
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Martin Hunter, Bear Super Kodiak are a couple very nice mid priced bows. If you want the best bang for the buck check out Quinn Archery. Their Stallion Classic and Longhorn Classic are great bows for the dough.
If you plan on spending more than $500.00 then look into a custom like Schafer, Wallace, Widow, etc...


Like anything, it's best to try a few out first, but I know it's pretty tough to do that with trad bows. They're pretty much an order item anymore.

For starters I'd recommed a 60" bow no more than 50lbs at your draw length. You'll drop an 1" or 2" from your compound length.

I guess the big tips would be.... don't over bow (weight) yourself and learn how to bareshaft tune to find a proper arrow for your bow.

If you get started on the right foot...you might find this to be a disease you can't shake.
 
I see your from the Des Moines area. If they're still in business, check out Bear Foot Traditions on Euclid Ave. You should be able to shoot a few different bows, used and new there.
 
Footed Shaft in Rochester MN has usually about 100 or so used bows at any one time, but since you are a lefty you may be limited but I know he usually has a half of dozen or so.

Another option would be to go to a tradiional bow shoot. The bigger ones usually have vendors on site and I think Ames IA has one every year. There is another large one in Coon Rapids MN.

It might be worth the trip up (about 2.5 hrs from Des Moines) and you could shoot a bunch of different bows to see which you prefer.

I shot tradional for a long time, still do for small game and the biggest thing for me was the bow grip. I have small hands and alot of bow grips were to (fat). It made them awkward. I have a Fred Bear Takedown. Its a great bow but its not cheap (800) bucks probably these days, payed 500 when I bought it 10 years ago.

I would recomened that you shot several different bows before making a decision. Some will stack up on you and others may not feel just right.

Good Luck

Benny
 
Hey gersdorf, I have a grizzly that looks just like the one pictured , If you want it I'll part with it, Anything for a fellow lefty... It has been my bowfishing rig in the past and is a little banged up , PM me and we can figure something out. Or just give me a call I live on the east side of Des Moines. 577-0278.

The biggest thing with me is practicing alot!
also my shooting range is diminished to within 20 Yds.

I prefer to shoot cedars but I know some guys who shoot Alum. or even carbons thru trad bows.

Consistency is very important and so is form.

Like has already been stated, Do not overbow yourself with a recurve.

If you try it you may or may not like it.
I like the simplicity , no sight , no rest , no release, just my fingers on the string .
 
I just picked up a Martin Mamba 60# I can't wait to try it out this spring and maybe take a deer with it next fall.
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The Mamba is a nice bow. It was used by Special Forces in Vietnam and also to light the torch in the 92 Olympics. I had one for a couple years. It was a very quick bow and it was an easy bow to shoot accurate for me.
 
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