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Used bow deal or no deal?

katiesmom

katiesmom

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Gents and Ladies, I found a bowsite called Leftiesrus and a nice used Bear.

Thing is, I've tried to contact them through their website and FB about week ago and got no response.

And im not just sending money blindly.

Should I give up on them? Or are they reputable? Any assistance or opinions welcome. TIA
 
They used to be reliable back in the day I gotten a few over the years. Maybe not in business anymore?
 
BTaylor said:
I would move on based on no contact. Dont know anything about the site. Have you checked RMS for one of them wrong handed bows?
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This is where I would check as well. I’ve got a 50lb bear Montana leftie in the classifieds but I’m guessing it’s a little too heavy for your needs.
 
You could also post a "WTB" (want to buy) thread on a number of traditional archery websites' classified section.
Be as specific or generic as you want - someone, somewhere has exactly what you want and they aren't using it.
 
If you use the WTB be prepared to get several scams trying to sell you a bow that a friend has. At least over on tradtalk. Just be careful and check the post count, seems to be a reliable indicator.


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"Bowfishing" bows can be had for a pretty decent deal new and the deer and targets don't seem to mind if they're labeled as such. Limbs can always be changed out at a later date too if the all fiberglass "bowfishing" ones are crappy.
 
You could also call Archers Advantage in here in Little Rock, AR. They carry a bunch of traditional gear and usually have a pretty good selection of used bows, have a lefty section too. 501-663-2245, ask to speak with Jeral. He is the owner.
 
Have you considered an ILF riser so you can purchase inexpensive limbs to your desired weight? You can pick up a riser fairly cheap and limbs are very accessible. Best part of this is that you can customize a grip with some epoxy putty to fit your hand and shooting style, then swap limbs out for whatever your intended purpose may be; 3D, hunting, field archery, etc.

FWIW, I have hunted with some beginning level ILF limbs that cost a smidge over $100 brand new and don't feel like I am giving up much at all at my hunting range when compared to limbs costing WAY more. Best part about inexpensive limbs is that you aren't afraid to spray on some Krylon camouflage paint.
 
I am not trying to sway you, but I am hugely biased toward ILF metal risers simply for their easy of tuning and the ability to swap limbs with predictable certainty. Also, as I mentioned you can get inexpensive limbs and modify them to suit your needs. Here is a before and after of some inexpensive limbs that I will be dragging through the Florida swamps as soon as the season opens.
Dalaa SF limbs.jpgDalaa painted SF limbs.jpg
 
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