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re: Crossbow and recurve recs?

Posted on 7/31/24 at 2:07 pm to
Posted by SwampCollie
Louisiana
Member since Nov 2018
247 posts
Posted on 7/31/24 at 2:07 pm to
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I second the Black Hunter recommendation



What weight limbs would you recommend? I've been shooting a 70lb compound for many years but have no experience w/ traditional archery

Is Black Hunter best sub $300ish traditional option to get my feet wet? Usage case would be messing around in back yard and deer hunting - skills permitting
Posted by TimeOutdoors
AK
Member since Sep 2014
12440 posts
Posted on 8/1/24 at 9:10 am to
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if you just want bow to start target shooting get a Black Hunter off amazon


Just wanted to followup on this. I purchased it on sale during Prime Days for $75 and I am really enjoying it. I still have not pulled the trigger on a crossbow yet, but I continue to look for deals. With the timing of my move, I won't be a resident until Nov so I am not in a hurry. I have a lifetime license in Mississippi, so I may just hunt there this year.

Just wanted to say a quick thank you for the suggestion.
Posted by Nonc Chu Rouge
Lafayette, LA
Member since Feb 2020
112 posts
Posted on 8/2/24 at 9:47 am to
I bought an Excalibur Micro 380 2 years ago and it’s been awesome. You can do most everything to it yourself and it’s very accurate. I’ve killed 2 deer with it so far. If you wait until after hunting season Bowie Outfitters runs sales on the Excals and I found mine for half off. It was a hell of a deal.
Posted by mcpotiger
Missouri
Member since Mar 2005
7692 posts
Posted on 8/2/24 at 1:24 pm to
Good Deal. Did you order a new string for it? The one that comes with it is pretty lame. a good Flemish twist string will improve the bows performance . You can order one from 3Rivers for around $20.00. I'm assuming you have the 60" 3 piece black hunter longbow? If so the bow is 60" and you woudl need to order a 57" string. Enjoy trad shooting..
Posted by SwampCollie
Louisiana
Member since Nov 2018
247 posts
Posted on 8/25/24 at 10:10 am to
Scratched the traditional itch. Got the 45lb "T Bow" (Hoyt Satori clone).... $200 on Amazon & has IBF swappable limbs. Feels very well made and suprisingly easy to instinctfully shoot accurately at close range. I've only slung a few dozen arrows (@ 10-15 yds) to get a feel for mechanics of traditional archery. To my suprise haven't missed my bag target & shooting softball sized groups.

Lot of fun so far! For anyone on the fence, I shoot 62lb compound and 45lb feels perfect as a beginner. Plenty of speed and easy to shoot w/ good form.

Will update "review" if anything changes
Posted by SoFla Tideroller
South Florida
Member since Apr 2010
32024 posts
Posted on 8/25/24 at 11:20 am to
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but my left shoulder is pushing me that direction.


Both mine pushed me into the crossbow game. In fact, going in for a consultation this week to get the left shoulder replaced after hunting season. I’ll do the right after next year’s hunting season.

(Wicked Ridge crossbow, btw)
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