Take Down Recurves

[chester12]

Hey all,

I have really been wanting and looking a a takedown recurve. Does anybody have any suggestions on a cheap but decent takedown? The one that I really like is the Hoyt Game Master II, but it is right on the upper edge of what I want to pay. I have looked at the Reflex, but again right at the upper edge, since I would need arrows and things like that inaddition. I have looked at PSE Coyote, and Impala. Anybody have any suggestions? I would also look at a longbow, but all of the takedowns that I have seen are way more expensive then what I would be willing to pay right now.

Thanks,
Chester

[BT]

Here are two that wont break the bank.
The second would be my first choice if I had the money to make the spread between the two.




www.keystonecountrystore.com/Archery_Equipment_-_Supplies/Traditional_Recurves_-_Longbows_-_Accessories/October_Mountain_Products_Bows/OMP_Blue_Ridge_Hunter_Take-Down_RH/Page_1/TBOOMP100_40.html



www.keystonecountrystore.com/Archery_Equipment_-_Supplies/Traditional_Recurves_-_Longbows_-_Accessories/Aim_Recurves_-_Longbows/AIM_Deer_Hunter_Recurve_RH/Page_1/TBO085504_40.html

[smj]

I have been on vacation with my family, so I've missed a few days here on the site! But I wanted to comment that if you want a custom bow, you might try a pal of mine - Tom Adjutant, owner of Heritage Archery. The web site is at

www.heritagearchery.com/Home_Page.html

Hmmmm, I know he rebuilt his shop this spring and early summer, looks like he is rebuilding his web site as well - no photos! Anyway, Tom makes a fast and smooth bow that you would not have to take a loan out to buy. I know Tom has made some great take down recurves - I am not sure just what style he is making now that his shop is up again, but you might give him a call...

[bambeklr]

I really like the bottom recurve. They say at keystone they are out of stock. Is there anywhere else I can get the deer hunter model. I havent talked much about the stick and string much latley but havent lost interest in it yet. I have just had to make sure I was right with my drenalin. Not sure if I will be able to hunt with it this year but if I get shooting good enough what arrows do you all recomend. I do want to shoot a traditional style arrow and broad head.

[BT]

Personally I would go with aluminum shafts.
They are cheaper and you are going to lose some....come to grips with that fact ;D

if you really are going to go with the weight then I would go 2213 for 70 - 80# or 2016 for 50-60#
These are the ones that fly best for myself and others in the given weights.
I would actually follow SMJ's advice on the proper arrows since he is no doubt more educated than myself on the issue.
Just figured I'd throw in my two cents as is the norm ;D

[smj]

Hmmm... I will differ with BT here on shaft selection -

My personal favorite is the GoldTip 5575 Traditional shaft. You can pick up blems on ebay, if you've time to wait a bit, and usually get them for a reasonable price - bare shaft. A lot of the trad shooters out here like these shafts and seem to have them fly well for them. These seem to fly great for me out of any of my longbows, glass backed or bamboo backed, between 50 and 60 pounds. For shorter arrow lengths, you might consider the 3555 I think it is - the next weaker spined shaft - but you will end up with a very light arrow. Long arrows provide more mass!

My pal Tom, of Heritage Archery, shoots a bunch of different shafts - but the one I always see in his quiver is the Carbon Express Heritage 350. Tom is almost always shooting his blazing fast recurves. Once again, check on ebay. These shafts are a bit heavier than the Traditionals mentioned above, they are more stiff as well. I can't get this shaft to fly very well for me, I have even put a ton of weight in the tip to try to soften the spine - but have not found the combination that works well out of my bows. Still, I keep planning to build an 80 pound longbow, and I am thinking these will work great out of this pending bow! I shoot this shaft full length, as does everyone - short or long draw... This allows for a few rock hits as you can shorten the arrow afterwards, and keep shooting it for the cost of an insert! For me, I have to pass them along to someone else as I need the draw length.

Both of these shafts are "wood looking" shafts. The design does not seem to scratch off, either! The blems on ebay tend to have a few finish flaws, but nothing real bad that I've seen yet - of course the ones you order could look really ugly and you will no doubt hate me for ever... Oh, well!
I use different fletching at different times, right now I put on these:



Here is the deal on getting the right shaft for your bow - Until you smooth out your release, nothing will fly right for you. Also, depending on your release, one arrow will work better than another. The same bow, with two different shooters, could required two different arrows. So, my suggestion would be to pick 3 aluminum arrows at an archery shop. Most shops have arrows in a barrel that you can choose to try from, have the shop help you out here or try one of BT's suggestions - leave with three of the shafts that fly best for you don't buy the pricey ones! Get used to the bow, smooth up your release, make sure your nock is in the right place, then see about getting a quiver full of arrows. What we suggest, might not work all that well for you shooting your bow. If you just blindly buy a dozen arrows and get them and can't get them to fly good for you - then you are out the cost of a dozen arrows! Three is plenty to get going with, three shots and a nice long rest between rounds is not all bad when starting out.

[BT]

I was getting blems off ebay last year and you definitely do get a great deal