Best recurve bow on a budget (fleetwood ilf riser with das bamboo core limbs)
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- Опубліковано 10 лют 2025
- I made this video for anyone looking to get the best bang for their buck when starting out in traditional archery. If you're looking for your first recurve bow I highly recommend the Fleetwood ILF riser and a set of DAS bamboo core limbs. I show the prices, some up close pictures, and take some shots with this bow.
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This was an excellent practical approach to a solid ILF bow. I have shot the DAS bamboo cores and they are a super value. Personally I think ILF's are great bows but for a first bow, I still think a bolt down may have some advantages in simplicity and a slight edge in lower cost. That said this was a great video and certainly one way to skin a cat. Thanks for sharing.
Great videos! Informative honest, keep them going.
Great video yet again, crazy how your equipment is almost exactly the same as mine and how you feel about it. I have the Osk Ridge 19” hunter riser which looks exactly like this one which I bought in Spain for 95€, I match them with a pair of medium Cartel Fantom limbs giving me a 60” bow. I also find the grip slightly ‘fat’ but still comfortable. I used this very successfully as my main hunting bow until I got my black wolf. Both are set at 45lb at 29” draw and I love them both. I completely agree with you that this is an excellent bow for beginner recurve hunting or 3D! 🏆
Im looking at an Oakridge shade Umber diamond wood riser matched up with old mountain panther birds eye maple clear glass bamboo carbon limbs, should look nice!! I just bought these limbs from alternative archery, waiting on the riser now!!!
I have this exact set up it’s sweet
All I can think of now when I see you on a video is Florida George Line, FGL.... song " this is how we roll". ✌
Rock on man. Thanks for watching
I've got the same bow Fleetwood ILF riser and Fleetwood Hunter Deluxe 40 lb. limbs Shoots Great !
Did you ever use the alignment screws on the limb pockets and are they Allen screw or something else ?
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The Tbow is about 200 bucks riser and limbs ilf system also. You could get 50 limbs with the bow then order a set of 30 lbs to start with. You also have all your mounting holes just like a compound bow so quivers are cheaper and put a adjustable rest and side plate. All about 350 bucks
Great video! I just purchased this riser. Do you know what kind of wood is used in the riser? How has the riser held up for you? Any problems? Thanks
Good review and advice on an entry level trad bow. Do you know of a comparable wood riser that has inserts for attaching a quiver?
Not any that are priced as cheaply. Are you not wanting to use a strap on quiver?
@hooversoutdoors I prefer a bolt on quiver. But I have used strap on quivers before. I see that 3 Rivers Archery offers a 17" ILF wood riser with inserts for $269.00
For the price difference I can buy a good strap on quiver which makes more sense.
@@tomvawter4531 👍 agreed
Thank you for the video! Really thinking about picking up an ILF system and this setup looks like a good place to start. Are you able to adjust the tiller with this setup? And if you are, did you have to mess with the tiller at all for shooting 3 under? Thanks again!
Good little video. Especially for 3Rivers and TTT. I love my o5' Bowtech Diamond Liberty. Bought it on sale in o6". I have recently started getting into recurve and long bows. I have bought 2 black hunter bows this month. They shoot ok. I'm learning to sight in the arrow tip while drawn back. HOLDING it there is the problem. Compound lets me have 80% let off. Recurve... NOT so much.😂😐. I want better accuracy with my $100 black hunters. If I'm already at these bows ability... What would I go to next without going to $500 for a bow ? I don't see that your bow (looks very similar to the black hunter or all the $100 models out there) is that much better. It very well could be. You gave no indication that you compared them. Just got new arrows from my bowsmith and that helped a bunch but, not close enough for my desire past 20 yards. There is just something about shooting TRAD that has captured my interest. I want to get better with what I got and then buy something special in a few years. Keep shooting. I liked & subed to your channel. 👊✌
If it was me, I would keep shooting the black hunter. There's no real NEED to upgrade usually, but it's so much fun to get a new bow! There are a LOT of older BEAR recurves on the market. Just be careful the limbs are in good shape before you buy. That's probably the route I would go if I wanted another bow and didn't want to get too expensive.
Have you shot a bare shaft arrow through it to check flight?
@@hooversoutdoors No sir. I have not. I am not sure what to do with the results if I do. Think I may need more up front or a stronger bow. I wanted to ask you if there is a recurve or hybrid bow worth $300 ? The ones I have seen all match the $100 bows in performance.
@@hooversoutdoors Didn't see this til after I asked my other question about a $300 bow. I would prefer to buy new. There is no real bow shops around with used recurves. The bear line up starts at $420 +. 🤷
There's a lot to unpack here. From what I've read in your replies if you're looking for better accuracy (without seeing you shoot) I would first suggest making sure your arrows are tuned perfectly. That makes a HUGE difference in consistent arrow flight. Upgrading things like your string, nocks fitment, what rest you're using can also make small improvements. If I was in your shoes I wouldn't buy another bow. You have two black hunter longbows which are great! However, if you're looking to buy a bow the one in my video will allow you to tune a little more, upgrade limbs, and shoots great set up like it is. I don't have any experience with any other bow under 400$.
I hit subscribe you owe me a nickel😉 All bows are at least 10 lbs heavier for me because I have a 32" draw. I shoot a PMA IRONWOOD Black Widow that I bought new 22 years ago. It's 52 lbs @ 32" draw. The only arrows I could find that are long enough and tough enough, are the black eagle deep impact 400 spine. Best arrows I've ever shot
That's incredible, I see a ton of folks that hang on to their black widows for life. That's why I bought one! Glad you're here, I'm sure there's a lot everyone can learn from you.
U have a nice setup. I just tuned some Black Eagle X-Impact's in a 400 spine for my ILF. Had to upgrade limbs that shot 50 lbs. cuz the bareshaft shot a little weak. But what 45 couldn't do 50 is giving me excellent arrow flight. But when I don't shoot enough I have a 40 lb. set of limbs that I practice with to build up my shooting form. Had to retire my 25 yr old custom Bighorn I used to shoot which was designed by Fred Asbell since it was a 63 lb bow.
How do you adjust the tiller? I just picked one up but there is no info on how to adjust even though it came with the wrench and allens. Stock measurements for I'm getting a reversed tiller. (bottom limb longer till than top)
Omg, that riser was my first Traditional riser too! Now I shoot a Hoyt Satori aswell. Interesting coincidence haha 😂
It was a little thick for my small hands, but I managed OK in the end.
It is a little thick! I haven't shot it in a while and I forgot how different it feels from my satori.
@@hooversoutdoors the Satori Grip fits my hand size so perfectly that I immediately found myself shooting more accurately.
And I noticed that if you take the handle off the Satori, it's a Compound handle underneath for those making the switch I guess.
I never took mine off, I agree it feels perfect as is. I may try it now just to see
Are you still using this bow? Same arrow setup? or are you using heavier tips? I'd love to hear how this bow has done over time. Also, I live in the north, so I'd be interested in how well this bow does in colder temps, 0-30 F? Thanks!
I gave this bow away to my nephew to get him into archery. I'm from Florida so I cannot give an honest review of the colder temp performance!
Good video. This seems like a good starting point for someone interested in traditional bowhunting. Are you available to be messaged? If so how?
Adamhoover32046@hooversoutdoors.com
Hi there. It is a great bow generally. Just as he says the grip on the riser is ever so slightly fat so having larger hands would be better for this riser than if you had quite small hands. Then it would be tricker to hold and aim IMO. I have almost the exact same set up and really like this bow a lot!
For the rithm
Fleetwood hunter ilf or October mountain sektor ilf riser?
i asked a huntig bow specialist (dealer in Switzerland) about this cheap riser brand, his answer ?
avoid
choose white feather riser for just 40€ more and you will have no building problems
No vibrations with this bow?
Do you feel like these wood ilf risers are durable?
I do, mine's been shot a lot. No issues. I don't see why it would be any less durable than any other wood bow.
How loud is this bow without the string silencers?
I don't know, I've never shot it without them
What part of Florida are you from??
Almost south Georgia
@@hooversoutdoors 10-4 I'm in Marion county by mil dam lake in the forest,I tried learning to use a compound bow no luck but I tried a recurve bow and I liked it now after watching this I'm going to build one
Awesome! If you have any questions feel free to ask me. I'll help any way I can.
@@hooversoutdoors what arrows and broad heads do you recommend?? I'm using a 60 lb draw and is it a good idea to use a release on a recurve?
There's a ton of great arrows out on the market. Do you have a preference for price range or manufacturer? Most people shoot with either a glove or a tab with a recurve
My limbs are 50#
Chinese staff, the pockets ilf material worth nothing