Was looking at the Frontier longbow at Cabela's this weekend. Liked the fit and finish of the bow, didn't get to try the bow out, the girl working the archery desk couldn't find the correct string for the bow and I wasn't about to shoot a bow with the wrong string on it. My question is, has anyone owned or shot this bow? What did you think about it? Looking for a first longbow, something to play around with and also not worry about bumps and dings in the woods at that price point. And before anyone comments about it, I'm wanting to know about this bow, not suggestions to go buy a used bow. Thanks in advance for the opinions on the bow
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I have no clue but riddle me this, is it a small enough investment that if it turns out to be a short term keep that you could stand to lose a lot on resale or even not be able to resell? If it's one you'll keep that's no issue. But like the Sage I just sold I got out of it what I paid for it. And it was easy to turn. That's all I would care about with the purchase. If so I would try it.
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Originally posted by DRT View PostI have no clue but riddle me this, is it a small enough investment that if it turns out to be a short term keep that you could stand to lose a lot on resale or even not be able to resell? If it's one you'll keep that's no issue. But like the Sage I just sold I got out of it what I paid for it. And it was easy to turn. That's all I would care about with the purchase. If so I would try it.
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Actually she drilled fiscal responsibility into me young. I often don't get things because I by for need not want. But starting with a low cost starter now is good sense as long as it is one you can shoot. Getting one that will be tough to learn on, like to high draw weight or to short so harder to stabilize, could be a discouraging go. I'm In the end if that discouragement causes one to quit then it's money wasted be it $2 or $200.
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Definitely agree, shootability is most important to me. I started with a 30 lb Cabelas Ranger, then moved up to a 40 lb Bear Kodiak Magnum, and shot a 50 lb Bear Grizzly and loved it on Sunday. Wanting to go back when they have someone there who knows the trad bows better and try the longbow in a 50 lb. Have been specifically doing exercises at the gym to increase my draw weight so it was a comfortable jump from 40 to 50. Especially with the longer ntn.
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I haven't ever shot that particular bow but I have built and shot straight backed (Hill style) longbows. That bow will be smooth as silk to pull but there will be a little hand shock upon release. Heavy arrows will help tame the shock.
I've found straight back bows to be very accurate and forgiving shooting bows but not very fast.....but for that price you can't hardly go wrong!
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