Hey, I'm new here... and to archery in general. I'm wanting to get into hunting with a recurve--on a budget--so here's the question: What's the best value in fast, high-performance recurves?
Rivers Edge Recurves!
I 2nd that motion for RER. I see your from Wisconsin and so are they, keep your money in-state. In good conscious, I must apologize. There are many great bowyers and bows out there. I just have a paticular fondness for RER. The best idea would be to go somewhere (like a shoot or shop) and try as many as you can.
Hi there. Welcome aboard. Hap
Well there are alot of them. But RERBOWS is at the top of the list IMO.The State championship is in Merrill Wi in a couple of weeks. RERBOWS will,be there you could try a mess a bows out. And meet Kevin and Sue in person great people. heck might even meet Shell ands I LOL<>< <><
Another vote for RER-especially because you're in their backyard. Great peopple to work with and their bows are even better.
Meeting Frank and Shell would just add some cream!
When you start getting into the price range of a RER there are many bows to choose from.Just depends on if you want pretty wood or just a good shooting bow.For budget the Quinn bows are hard to beat.For more money you can go the ilf route on a Morrison bow.The biggest bang for the buck on an ilf would be a Warf bow.Lots of options in that price range.jmo
How about the Checkmate line. Steve
Used is probably my favorite manufacturer of all the bowyers out there. :D
They sell various brands but most every time a Used bow is a good/great value.
That's easy! Quinn!!
Where are you from Scott? I've got a few you are welcome to come shoot sometime if you like. If you want a new bow the suggestion of Rivers Edge is a really good one. Any chance of coming up to Merrill in 3 weeks and trying one out?
Rivers Edge. Shoot a bunch of bows first at a bow shoot. I don't think you'll find a bow that you will like better than a Rivers Edge.
How's every body. I'm new to this so bare with me.Ive found over the past 17 ta 18 yrs, that just about every bows a shooter, you just have shoot one long enough to find the sweet spot.Ever now and then you'll find a keeper.
Hey, I'm in Dunbar- just 30 south of the UP. Actually, I only just moved here from the east coast, a few weeks ago... and I'd love to make it to the shoot if at all possible! How far would that be from me? Where can I get more info?
I really appreciate your help guys. Thanks!
welcome! i'm from wi to. and shoot a checkmate falcon. have fun in your search for a bow.
I have to agree with James.The Quinn is a performer at a great price.If you draw 28in. or less a Proline Warf can't be beat.
I agree with Dan, used is a great way to go, especially if you are evolving as an archer. I shot the RERs at the Tennessee Classic this year and was impressed and they were great to talk with even though I had no interest in changing my equipment. I'm no authority on current custm builders and everybody seems to be making a good, attractive product. You may go through several preferences before you settle on a longterm design that suits you and for the $500.00 plus you spend on an RER, which is very reasonable for the quality, you could add a small amount to that and try a well cared for used "premium" bow like a Morrison or BW and know you could recover virtually all of your investment if you felt you needed to look further. I think most of us here would agree that finding the bow best suited for you can take time but the satisfaction of knowing you are matched up is a great feeling as opposed to being forced to adjust to what you have invested in regardless of compatibility because you've invested too much too soon.Best of luck,
Grant
What is best? The one you like to shoot. :thumbsup:
I'm partial to Chek-Mates. Great bows at very affordable price.
Quinn and Hoyt Gamemaster
QuoteOriginally posted by James Wrenn:
For budget the Quinn bows are hard to beat. The biggest bang for the buck on an ilf would be a Warf bow. Lots of options in that price range.jmo
I'd have to agree.
A lot of folks say great things about the metal-riser Quinns. I've only shot one of their wood risers, and it didn't feel good to me. Lots of handshock and vibration. Better tuning would have probably solved that issue though.
I've got a Warf in the works. After buying a Black Bear in ****, having Bob Gordon convert it and ordering a new set of ILF limbs, I figure I'll have about $350 into it. Based on everything I've heard, I won't be disappointed.
Another good bow to look into would be the Chek-Mate Hunter II. Even though I don't like the new, blockier grips, the bows still give excellent speed and forgiveness, especially for the price.
In my opinion, Quinn bows are absolutely the best bow for the money that I've ever shot in my 50+ years of shooting !!! I've owned MANY big name bows, but like my Quinns (I have two) better then all of them.
I would have to go with RER bows, great bows,great prices and even greater customer service.
Welcome aboard! I'm not to far from you in Spread Eagle (other side of of Iron Mountain). There's a trad shop in Iron Mountain; Northwoods Wilderness Outfitters. Randy is a good guy to talk with and he has some bows you can try out.
Another vote for Ckeckmate.
Value is in the eye of the bow-holder...so to speak. Personally, I don't think you can get a better value than a Morrison Cheyenne. Expensive? Yes, but also a great value cause you get what you pay for. jmho.
Now, if you are looking for a great value at the lower end of the price range spectrum of new bows, I would have to agree with the Quinn recommendations. I have played with one of these and it's a heck of a bow for the $, if you like metal risers.
If it doesn't have to be a new bow, consider shopping the classifieds here...some excellent values are always present.
Whatever you decide, do yourself a favor and shoot as may different bows as possible before plunking down yer greenbacks. Eventually you may find THE one that shoots best for you, and that makes all the difference in the world.
another vote for warf...mine's a metal riser Black Bear with a used set of samick extreme limbs...my only bow I have other than the ones i make. Never have been as accurate as I have with this bow.
Less expensive than the RER and you can tune it far beyond the RER, plus have access to an incredible line of ILF olympic limbs far cheaper than the RER limbs would cost.
RER would beat the Warf in beauty, no doubt.
not sure what your wanting to spend but my #1 vote is a bob lee. I think they start at 480 or so i believe. And there is not a better hunting bow out there for the money, IMO. Speed, smooth, quiet. If you buy a cheap bow, you will eventually step up to a better one. Might as well save the money and get a good one right off
What JC said. I love my RER bows, Morrisons are awesome bows but not for me, so ya see the question is what you like and shoot best. All around value though, Chek-Mate has to be in the mix. Shawn
Quinn Stallion.
None better for the dollar, and a lot of bows for a good bit more that can't shoot with it.
My vote goes to RER Bows, basic one piece bows start in the mid $400 range, and they are easy to tune, quiet, quick.....I haven't owned nor shot a Quinn, so I can't comment on them but they always get great reviews. Try to go shoot some different ones if you're able to, shoot a low, medium, and high wrist grip if possible and see what fits you best, then you'll have a better starting point. You can pick up alot of used custom bows at excellent prices, but you need to get a starting point as to what you do and don't like so you don't end up with a bow that you can't shoot well.
Well... you didn't say how much that budget was, but there's several options, of course. Quinn, Chek-Mate, Warf just to name a few, or buying a used bow from a reputable buyer. This site has a GREAT classified section.
There's lot of good choices out there.
JC
Don't forget the venerable Martin X 200.
RER and CHECKMATE are good choices. also don't forget ROSE OAK by brandon stahl.
look hard at used bows too! great bows in awesome condition are out there and well priced
I would definately get a Warf or a Quinn, if you like to tinker and try different combos then get a Warf. If you want to just get a bow and be done with it get a quinn.
Sure they are ugly, but a deer doesnt care how much cocobolo or osage is in your bow. I would much rather have a fast, accurate, smooth, and stable bow than a pretty one.
I'm not sure what you mean by "high performance" but Bob Lee Archery produces outstanding bows for the buck spent. Better yet, they have been around for many years and you can find good buys in the TradGang classified section. Oh yea, their customer service is excellent. :thumbsup:
I'm not a recurve man...but just picked up a Shrew Li' Favorite 54" recurve and @ 27" no finger pinch for me. Cool recurve if you're into Shrews or Griffin longbows...Doc
I've heard good things about the Quinns but not owned one. I am on my third ChekMate. If you want a one piece my Falcon is my go to bow. For takedown the Hunter 1 or 2 are nice and good performers. Pretty bows at a good price - even better used. Here are the two in my stable right now. Steve
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I'd go with a Hoyt Gamemaster or an RER. I would also consider Rose Oak or a Marriah Thermal.
BD
I've really enjoyed reading this thread. There is some good advice offered. I have shot RER, Quinn and Check-Mate. Now I own the later two. Enjoy the search!
Just buy one that is not to heavey of draw ,to light is better than to heavey, no matter the kind.Just affordable.The rest will come in time.Shoot as many as possible, start cheap, and the rest will take care of it's self.Good luck and welcome aboard.