new archery hunter need help.

[superdown]

hi i am new to the forums  my question is what would be a good place to start i want to start archery hunting but i dont want to use a compound bow i would like a recurve or longbow but i just dont which is better or easyer for beginer to learn whith by the way i am left handed  i have gone to gun shows and looked at few bows but i dont want spend 3 or 4 hundred dollars on a bow. all info greatly appreciated

[Evil Dog]

Hi Superdown.... welcome to the board.  I know what you mean about not wanting to spend a whole bunch o'bucks on a bow.  Although I do not hunt, I personally prefer the wood longbows of the 40's and 50's (that's vintage, not draw weight)... especially the Ben Pearsons.  You can often find fairly good ones over on eBay at a reasonable price.  Just be sure to ask any questions you might have before placing a bid.

[myronman3]

well evildog just gave you some good advice.   go to ebay to get a used reasonable bow.  i think recurves are easier to learn on, and cheaper to acquire(i have both).   you should be able to get a decent bow for around $75.  be patient.  ask questions and avoid twisted limbs and guys who refinish the bows.  
    regarding pull weight;  dont go nuts.  if you shoot a 65# compound you should consider a 50# trad. bow.  THE # 1 MISTAKE FOLKS MAKE IS GETTING A BOW THAT IS TOO MUCH WEIGHT.   you might be able to pull it and shoot it; but it is hard to hit anything.  i made this classic mistake. :oops:   40# bow should be the lightest you consider.    that is a good place to start.  if you want advice on a particular bow for sale; e mail me a link to it and i will render an opinion whether or not i would avoid or buy the bow.   nice talking to you and welcome to g.b.o.!

[TheBowhunter]

First let me say Hi superdown! nice to see you here,and welcome to the the Traditional Archery section   it is a grate sport. Evil dog is right the long bow is accurate and the ebay is good place to start purchases,  ebay sellers list their bows as being free of the fallowing deforminaties  twisted limbs, limb seperations, Holes, scratches, stress crack in the varnishs. you can try pawn shops in your area I have pickup several bows in these places, plus there is the yard sales and flea markets, but make sure you have someone who know what to look for in bows like if you don't know yourself. Many will more than happy to help a new comer out.......start them out right..

[Bob/FLA]

Great advise form the other posters above...pay them heed.  Welcome to the simple life and good luck!

[qweeksdraw]

Hey to all,
Here is some good advise that was handed down to me, Find a good used bow in a light weight. 40- 55 lbs.  As long as the bow is straight and solid and tuned to the arrow it will have good flight.  Note I said tuned to the arrow!  In reallity its all about the arrow and not so much the bow, example is;  You can take the finest bow made and with the wrong arrow you achieve terrible flight, On the other hand you can cut a green sappling and with right arrow you will get decent arrow flight, I have proven this to my fellow shooters myself. So remember its all about the arrow.

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[TheBowhunter]

yes qweeksdraw! cut a sapling! the other alternative is make your own equipment:you can alway make a bow as well they are real cheap to make and fun to shoot,don't sell them short though they can take a deer, elk, and bear down with right draw weight and arras.
if interested in making your own equipment from Bows to trad points try to get hold of the Traditional Bowyers Bible,  three volumes series. this will help you out a lot in making this equipment.

[qweeksdraw]

Yes by all means get the books. very good reading.  about all you will need for da stiknstring makin, I have vol. three, very educational. alot about history of bows from all over the world.
For the books try 3riversarchery.com  or www.kustomkingarchery.com  here are two very good sites for traditional supplies.

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