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Finally, after years of talking about it, I want to get into trad shooting/hunting. Looking for a decent bow in good condition, obviously. Right handed, and I guess atleast #50.
 
i picked up an early 70's bear kodiak a couple years ago, now i hunt with it all winter bow and the first 2 weeks of the season, still have not got a deer yet, but go to the traditional shoot in April and practice practice practice
 
When I started, I picked up 2 bows, one was 30# and the other was 45#. I suggest you start lighter so you can get your form down without struggling to draw or hold. I learned form on the lighter bow and am still practicing with the 45 before I take it in the woods.
 
Go right to 3 Rivers website. You can get a nice Bear Grizzly for just over 300 bucks. Save yourself the aggravation of buying used and then agonizing about wanting to buy a new one because you love it so much. Even if thats too much to spend, they can steer you in the right direction. They have outstanding customer service. Even if you do go used, they will help you get set up with arrows and such. Also, check out the trad section here and read through the stickys. Lot of good info or links to good info.
 
I would like to get one at atleast 35lbs so that eventually I can hunt with it
FYI, recurves are rated at a 28" draw and I think it increases 3# for every additional inch of draw so a 30 inch draw on a 30# bow would give you an effective draw weight of 36#.

I'd confirm the 3 lbs per inch of draw with one of the trad guys. I know that I have a shorter draw length with the recurve that I do with a release and wheel bow.
 
I have a 45lb Bear Grizzly that I would give you (free, gratis, por nada) - pm me if interested I am in Asbury (West NJ - not Asbury Park).

I agree on the starting low point because there is no let off on a trad bow so if you are used to shooting a compound it will be a bit different.
 
I'd confirm the 3 lbs per inch of draw with one of the trad guys. I know that I have a shorter draw length with the recurve that I do with a release and wheel bow.
2 to 3 pounds per inch is correct depending on the bow. Watch out for stacking if you get a short bow and have a long draw.

Stacking is when you basically hit a wall and the pounds per inch double or even triple.
 
I have a recurve that I bought from mikec your welcome to try out if the snow melts some. I think we live close by.
Are you referring to me? I have owned so many over the years I'm sorry but I don't recall which one, oh wait. Is it the Don Dow? If so great bow. Only reason I sold it was I'm shooting a BBO longbow now.
 
So now ya wantabee a stick bow man:p

When your ready I will teach you if your serious enough Andrew. Will teach you how to tune your bow and how to set it up and match your arrows up.

Don't rush out and buy any thing yet, I'll get you set up if you would like.:p
 
Yes Mike the Don Dow. We met at the Dunk'n Donuts in Wanaque. I actually bought the bow so if friends show a interest in archery I would have a bow for them to try out.
Yep...I remember. Hope you and your friends are enjoying it.
 
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