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Title: Need some advice
Post by: segolden on March 23, 2007, 01:31:00 PM
Now, I know most people will recommend one of the fine bowyers listed here or that are advertised in magazines like Traditional Bowhunting, but yours truly is on a fixed income. I was looking at 3Rivers and noticed the Outlander Longbow by Greatree Archery. At 1/3 to 1/4 the price of other bows, this one meets my needs, but I'd like a little feedback from the folks here about it. Thanks a lot.
Title: Re: Need some advice
Post by: vermonster13 on March 23, 2007, 03:05:00 PM
I believe they are made by Ragim, the same folks who make a lot of the PSE Traditional bows. If you get a good one, they can be real decent. If you don't, well you can find lots of stories about that. You may be better served recycling a used bow from the classifieds.
Title: Re: Need some advice
Post by: JC on March 23, 2007, 03:47:00 PM
I'd look at a used bow on the classifieds first, I think you will be much happier with how much your money buys you.

If you must have something new, but relatively inexpensive, I would recommend the Quinn line of recurves, superb shooting bow for the money.
Title: Re: Need some advice
Post by: segolden on March 23, 2007, 09:54:00 PM
Been looking in the ads for some time, about everything I've seen is either too heavy a draw or too expensive. I have a Quinn Comet recurve that I'm real happy with, would like a good longbow for barebow/wood use. Guess i'll keep looking, thanks guys.
Title: Re: Need some advice
Post by: vermonster13 on March 23, 2007, 09:56:00 PM
Alkahunt has a Bear Montana in the Ads right now. He's a reasonable fellow to deal with.
Title: Re: Need some advice
Post by: Barney on March 23, 2007, 10:12:00 PM
Maybe an idea of what you're looking for?
Title: Re: Need some advice
Post by: segolden on March 24, 2007, 10:44:00 AM
Well, since I have an old wrist injury that doesn't allow me to pull more than 50#, was looking for something around 40-45#, not particular about length. Just something to stump-shoot and mess around with.
Title: Re: Need some advice
Post by: vermonster13 on March 24, 2007, 10:54:00 AM
Lynn's Montana is 45# and is priced right.
Title: Re: Need some advice
Post by: mike g on March 24, 2007, 10:59:00 AM
Get a good one from the Classafides....
Title: Re: Need some advice
Post by: Gordy on March 24, 2007, 11:15:00 AM
I'll second the classifieds... or third.  ;)  

One of my favorite bows,  I found used for half price and it was pretty much like new.