The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Drew into traditional hunt / need a recurve

FirstFreedom · August 3, 2007, 09:58 AM

Guys, I lucked out and drew into a controlled hunt at the McAlester AAP (Army Ammunition Plant) property - read about it here:

http://www.mcaapcontrolledhunts.com/

Anyhow, it's traditional only, no sights etc. Just like the Indians shot a bow.

So I've got to learn to shoot instintive by Nov 2. I've got a long bow and an aluminum recurve dedicated to fishing, but I want to get a wooden/laminated recurve to have a little more oomph and a little less length than the long bow.

But I don't want to spend too terribly much on it - preferably less than $175. I want at least 45 lbs @ 28", but preferably 50-55 lbs.

So, are bows like the Italian-made PSE Impala any good ($170 at a local store), or just a waste of money? What do you suggest? Any good sources online for used recurves, besides ebay?

http://www.cabelas.com/link-12/produ...5413893a.shtml

If anyone comes across a good deal on a used recurve, a heads up would be appreciated. I am reluctant to buy used online though, with no chance for inspection.

August 3, 2007, 09:58 AM	#1
FirstFreedom Junior member Join Date: May 31, 2004 Location: The Toll Road State, U.S.A. Posts: 12,451	Drew into traditional hunt / need a recurve Guys, I lucked out and drew into a controlled hunt at the McAlester AAP (Army Ammunition Plant) property - read about it here: http://www.mcaapcontrolledhunts.com/ Anyhow, it's traditional only, no sights etc. Just like the Indians shot a bow. So I've got to learn to shoot instintive by Nov 2. I've got a long bow and an aluminum recurve dedicated to fishing, but I want to get a wooden/laminated recurve to have a little more oomph and a little less length than the long bow. But I don't want to spend too terribly much on it - preferably less than $175. I want at least 45 lbs @ 28", but preferably 50-55 lbs. So, are bows like the Italian-made PSE Impala any good ($170 at a local store), or just a waste of money? What do you suggest? Any good sources online for used recurves, besides ebay? http://www.cabelas.com/link-12/produ...5413893a.shtml If anyone comes across a good deal on a used recurve, a heads up would be appreciated. I am reluctant to buy used online though, with no chance for inspection. Last edited by FirstFreedom; August 3, 2007 at 07:10 PM.