Used Recurve Bows

Half the time there is absolutely nothing wrong with used recurve bows. Sometimes you find yourself in a situation where you want a recurve bow but getting a new one is just not in the plans right now. I think used gear gets way to bad a rap. More often then not, the folks that own bows take really good care of them. Like their children if you’re anything like myself.

Keep your eyes open for the older gentleman selling a used recurve bow that pulled 60-65 pound recurve bow for years and now wants something a little lighter. In these cases, there will be nothing wrong with the bow but just won’t suit the owner anymore.

The great thing about used recurve bows is that recurves come in parts! Well the takedowns do anyway. So even if you do happen to get a tweaked limb or something you don’t like you still may be able to ge the part at way less than it would cost you to get a whole brand new recurve bow.

Traditionalarchersales.com has a great selection of used recurve bows posted up on their site if you want to take a look at them. They are only written descriptions but list the bows make, model number, year, poundage @ draw length, price and condition. Like so: Bear Grizzly 7R9543 1967 recurve right hand 58″ 45#@28″ – $175 – Good Condition #4727

Of course another hit or miss option that you may want to check is EBAY. You’ll have to do a little searching but there is always something there. Just go to the search bar and type in “Used Recurve Bows”. I just did and you can actually see some nice used bows there right now from $60 and up. The takedowns go quickly but usually there is a Bear grizzly or cub model up for grabs.

Now that I got there searching I can feel myself grabbing for my wallet… It’s addictive I tell ya!

If you do decide that you are going to look for used recurve bows, make sure you can at the least see a picture of it. You need to know about things like broken tips, cracks in the riser or limbs, or worst case scenario twisted limbs. If there is a limb problem, you may be able to get replacements but you sure as heck want to know that this is going to be required before it ends up at your front door.

How do you tell if used recurve bows have twisted limbs? Well in a picture it’s tricky but in person it’s a snap. Just lay the recurve on a flat surface with the bow tips up. Looking at it this way you’ll be able to tell right away.

Don’t worry about the bow strings. Most used recurve bows will have shed the string a long time ago or it’s just about reading to go. It’s worth asking about just in case you wanted to shoot right away but not worth stressing. Bow strings are like $20 and you can pick them up at any bow shop.

If you have any used recurve bows for sale or are looking for one, just say your peace in the comments below and I’m sure it will help one of our readers out. Thanks