Lookin for a New Recurve

[It's Not A Passion..]

Hey guys, I'm thinking about getting a new recurve. Lookin for something $500 or less, and I hunt off the ground with and without a blind so I'd like something short. I was looking at the Bear Kodiak Mag. Any suggestions?

[hoot gibson]

i have a 55# mag you could shoot for awhile to see ifn its what you want , make sure befor you buy a new one , or are you looking for new? hoot

[coonskinner]

Hey guys, I'm thinking about getting a new recurve. Lookin for something $500 or less, and I hunt off the ground with and without a blind so I'd like something short. I was looking at the Bear Kodiak Mag. Any suggestions?
if you have a longer draw you may be asking for trouble with a short bow like the mag...at 52" its very short...generally the longer the bow the easier to pull it back...
ancient spirits will make you a bow for around 500 dollars...or you can buy one of their bows off the rack...45 pound is a good weight to begin with...say in a 62" or 64"...the ancient spirits guys will gladly help you make the right decision and they operate just outside of columbus...i have never had a problem with a 64" bow that i wouldnt have the same problem with a 52" bow when it comes to brush or shooting from a stand...xception may be in a tent blind with a low roof height...a short bow may be the only way there...ancient spirits is a very good custom bow at a very fair price...used bows like old shakespears,bears,pearsons etc. can be had for as low as 50-60$...and not hard to find at 90-125$ in good cond...but generally these bows will be in the 60" or shorter category...good luck...and when you get your bow,come out to an osta shoot...many there can help you...:D

[It's Not A Passion..]

I bought a RedWing Hunter several months ago and have been shooting that quite a bit. Finally got to the point where I can shoot it pretty well, and I feel comfortable to hunt, but would just prefer something a little heavier than 45 lbs.. I have a 28" draw. Do you guys think the Kodiak Mag would be too short for me?

[hoot gibson]

not at all .

[coonskinner]

again if youre over 6 ft. tall it could cause problems...some people with long draw will have a problem...or maybe even most...a kodiak magnum stacks badly at about 28"...i definately notice it,but its better than most 52"ers i've shot...there is a good reason you will see most archers using 62" and 64" recurve bows...the longer the limbs,the farther they will bend easily...if a person has a 26" draw or less a kodiak mag would work ok...according to strength level i guess too...and draw length can be shortened...but there is tall people who can shoot short bows...its a very good bow thats for sure...and a nice one can be had for 125-150$...but you may run into some very good deals...good luck:biggrin:

[mullskinner]

it's not a passion,
go to the millersburg osta shoot ..and hook up with hoot and shoot his bow !!!
and see if you like it or not .. you get a chance to meet some great people ..:) shoot the course :bouncy: :bouncy: :bouncy:
hoot will be the one with all the hot chicks around him ...;)

[geezer II]

again if youre over 6 ft. tall it could cause problems...some people with long draw will have a problem...or maybe even most...a kodiak magnum stacks badly at about 28"...i definately notice it,but its better than most 52"ers i've shot...there is a good reason you will see most archers using 62" and 64" recurve bows...the longer the limbs,the farther they will bend easily...if a person has a 26" draw or less a kodiak mag would work ok...according to strength level i guess too...and draw length can be shortened...but there is tall people who can shoot short bows...its a very good bow thats for sure...and a nice one can be had for 125-150$...but you may run into some very good deals...good luck:biggrin:

Muh kodiak magnum's shootz great @ 45#- got two of em -got a 29" draw - most are afraid of em cuz their short - tried to get mull ta use one for turks otta his blind - but he's to traditional - needs one of them longer bows thats easier ta pull - TA guys are always looking for some kind a cruch ta make it easier - step up to the challenge and shoot a short bow ;) :mischeif:

[hoot gibson]

trust me , you will have no problem shooting a 52 inch bow , when you have a 28in. draw . you are more than welcome to shoot my 55#r. clean bow shoots great . and for thre rite price it can be yours.. hoot

[It's Not A Passion..]

Awesome hoot, sounds good. Only problem is I probably won't be back in Ohio for a while. I'm down here in Arkansas this summer taking classes, and I'm still not sure if I'm going to make it back before the fall semester. When's the Millersburg shoot?

[hoot gibson]

first weekend in august. our state shoot is in jackson ,1st wk end.of sept. hoot

[Thunderflight]

If there is anyone's opinion that you should trust it's Hoots. You'll be fine with his bow.