20 Best Long Bow For Hunting (2023 Updated)

I’ve been into archery for 40yrs (I hunt probably 150 days a year. seriously), and this bow is all around excellent. This bow,and all October Mountain bows,are actually rebranded Samick bows. Samick is a solid name in traditional archery.

That said,this bow is solid,very well built,and shoots as good as my bows costing close to $800. The riser is beautiful, the limbs can be changed out to any weight you want,its just a solid bow,made for everyone from beginners to pro shooters.

That said,you can save $100 because everywhere else they are $149. Is the bow worth more? Absolutely! This bow shoots as good as a $1200 Bob Lee custom.

I only just received this bow and thought I’d send in a review right away. The first thing I noticed after opening the box and assembling is the excellent workmanship. Not a single blemish on the limbs or riser.

The riser itself is beautifully made and blended with nice maple. The grip fits my hand perfectly. After firing a few arrows last night, the bow draws smooth and is surprisingly quiet. There is a lot of quality packed into what some consider an entry level hunting recurve.

I’m very impressed and would recommend this bow to anyone. novice to experienced.

I don’t have a lot of input since I’m new to archery and this is my first bow. That being said, I’m impressed with it. For someone that has no experience and no upper body strength, it’s easy to shoot with the 25-pound draw weight.

It’s the right fit for me and for what I wanted out of my first bow. Several of my family members who have archery experience have also been impressed with it, so I’d say that’s a good sign. I’d recommend this to anyone looking to get into the sport or to anyone looking to upgrade from a youth bow to something a little more sturdy.

Purchased this bow after not shooting about ten years since high school. Has the same feel as my older Hoyt Xt2000 from 2001. Does have a smooth draw and flat backwall. has been quiet for the time being.

The most convenience from this bow is probably the option to change draw lengths easily. The rth package is okay. Can’t do much with 4 pins, the stabilizer is real basic and needs an upgrade, the strings are frayed already after 2 weeks, the peep hole is extremely large so there’s no consistency with shooting, the hand grip is fairly small and awkward to hold steady, the d loop is really thin which made me switch releases.

Although Trophy Ridge products make this bow a good looking package it’s not quite the package needed for ready to go into the woods. Going to see if Cabela’s will take back as easily as they force you out the door with it.

For the money I rather buy a bow with nothing and create my own build.

For a whole year I’ve been researching and trying to figure out what compound bow I wanted as my first compound. I’ve been shooting recurves for the past couple years and wanted to explore the compound world and have to admit I love it thanks to this bow! I got the 45-60lb olive green.

It came with everything as advertised. Easy to setup and was sighted in within 30 minutes. The sight it comes with worked very well. Did not know it had a sight light included in it. I did upgrade the quiver because I was using the gold tip hunters and the diameter was thicker which made it super hard to get in and out of the quiver that was included.

I shot out to 60 yards with a grouping size of a nickel. Extremely happy and this will most likely stick with me for a good 5-6 years and be passed down to my son. Why I chose this over the pro version? The $100 difference is the only reason.

I have had a RTH package bow in the past and the items that come on this bow are higher quality than what cam on the past as these components have metal parts rather than purely all plastic. The quiver that comes with this is high quality but is a pain to break in (thats probably a good thing that its so tight).

The bow itself is super high quality, sturdy, and great looking to top it off. Little details like the sight coming with a light is a selling point for me because if it has little details like that, the rest of the bow has to be high quality.

A couple of my friends have Mathews V3s and they think that this bow is comparable in alot of the most important departments. My only complaint with this bow is that i hate the tubed peep sights but i do understand that they’re easier to sell and distribute with components such as this.

Other than that, I am beyond happy with my purchase. Excellent job Bear!.

To start, I’m an experienced bow hunter for over 45 years. I’ve bow hunted whitetail and elk for years. I started with a longbow, then recurve before moving on to compounds. Three years ago I had two complete shoulder replacements and a left rotator cuff surgery.

Not much left of the left rotator, so I was seeking a light bow with adjustable draw length and adjustable draw weights, the 70 lb. Hoyt no longer an option. I wasn’t ready to give up and go to the crossbow, and I wasn’t ready to stop bow hunting.

The last two years I used a Browning Micro Midas youth bow I had purchased for our son several years ago just to get by. I hadn’t been able to find a good option at my local pro shop, but found the Cruzer G2 at Cabela’s.

I tried it and a couple of other options they had. The Cruzer was by far the smoothest and easiest on my wasted shoulders. I’m still getting comfortable and fine tuning, but it was very well setup from the start and truly not a lot of adjusting.

If you’re in a similar shoulder situation and not ready to give up being a bow hunter, I would suggest you give this option a shot.

Purchased this bow i didn’t think it would be as good as my bear bow. I had to make some adjustments order few things to bring it up to date a little. The D loop was off less then 1/4 inch so I replaced and lined up new D loop Adjusted the draw 50 lb draw.

tuned and lined up the bow this bow surprised me. I have 89 yards shooting distance in my back yard. I started at 12 ft hitting bullseye moved back every 12 ft on each shot. After getting back to about 28 yards I had to adjust the site which is common.

Started hitting about 2 -3 inches Wright side of the center point. Time i got to 30 yards i was hitting 1 1/2 ” above bullseye. To me thats not bad for cheaper compound bow. I did bring the draw up to 55 lb but I can say I’m not going to miss my shot.

Any bow can be set up to perform for hunting and target practice. Anyway last week at 24 yards I made a fox kill with this bow arrow went Wright where I wanted it to hit. Using a 315 blood sport arrow with 125 gr broudhead.

3 blade point. So yes I do recommend this bow for a beginner and work your way up the ladder. I’m thinking about buying my son one to start with.

Got the bow pulled it out of the box, fitted all the accessories on and noticed it is a very lite abs comfortable bow to handle. Took it outside and began shooting at my target. Just a couple of adjustments and felt like i have had this bow for years.

A great bow for anyone beginner or pro. Very well made and strong for now. I save the rest of my opion for awhile after i shot it for some time. Thanks for a great product at a reasonable price.

Do not let the made in China mark worry you, this bow is fantastic. It comes with a good amount of starter accessories than can be easily switched out or upgraded when the time comes and the ease at which even a novice can adjust the cams and weight makes it perfect for those just getting into the sport.

The arrows that come with it are fairly decent range arrows though you will want to replace them after a few times practicing or if you’re going to use this for hunting. It came perfectly sealed in a nice wooden crate insulated by Styrofoam which also doubles as a halfway decent case and worktable if needed.

For the price and with what comes with it, this bow will make an amazing addition to any collection as it easily stands alongside its more expensive brothers.

The Refine EKO is my favorite bow to date. The Refine is built with top-tier specs for a really reasonable price. I got my Refine on a Thursday and took it turkey hunting on Saturday. I have literally never done that with a bow (owned less than 48 hours and taking it hunting) but the Refine tuned exceptionally well and with the Trophy Ridge React technology, I had it hitting where I was aiming in no time.

Although I didn’t get a turkey within 48 hours of owning it, I did knock down my second bird of the spring with the Refine. I’ve shot 3D with it and scored well (won the Advanced Bowhunter Class in it’s first shoot of the season) and will have it in the Iowa timber this fall.

The 33″ ATA is perfect – it’s easily maneuverable while hunting but very forgiving for long-distance practice or 3D. It shoots flat and consistent – I can’t recommend this bow enough. If you’re in the market for a bow, shoot this one and you’ll likely be taking it home with you.

Before I bought this bow I have owned two hoyt bows. The Faktor 30 and the Ignite. I decided this year a couple days before season it was tile for something new. I was looking for a mid-priced bow that had a good quality and feel.

I did my research on Bear bows and looked at their new 2022 lineup and saw this one. Had good reviews so I decided to give it a try. Ordered it through Amazon on sale for $391. Paired it w/ a trophy ridge one pin & 6” stabilizer, along with a QAD dropaway.

Just got back from the shop getting everything set up and shot it for the first time. This thing is dead quiet and it shoots quick. I love this bow. More than both of the Hoyt’s I have owned in the past.

The Faktor was a 1000$+ bow. If your thinking about getting this one, you should. The only very slight complain I have is the paint finish. I have a few super small spots where it has chipped a little but you can barely tell whatsoever.

We will see how the finish does in the future. I’ve never owned a bear bow but I am utterly impressed to say the least. I may stick with them forever.

Bought this bow last week and maybe have 80-100 arrows through it but went and had a fall away rest put on at local dealer and I asked him to check draw weight because it felt “easy”. He checked it and made sure limb bolts were all the way in and it only read 62.

4lbs with a 28inch draw length. He checked everything and said everything g was within spec. But he’s never seen anything like it before. Currently waiting to hear back from Bear now. Shooting same FPS as my older bow which is rated 15fps slower.

So far I’m disappointed. Season starts in a few weeks and it’s hard to find time to set up a new bow already. But if it has to go in for warranty then my bow season is over before it’s started. In terms meaning this disappointment from what I considered a good brand.

We’ll see….

I like short bows and this new Bear super mag is a good bow. The bow was easy to tune and very smooth to draw. I have an older Super Mag and it is a lot heavier and has wider limbs plus the grip is deeper and more like a high wrist.

The new one has a grip like a medium wrist and is more open between the grip and window. The older one rides on my index finger knuckle and after a while of shooting will start to brother me, not the new one.

This bow is much faster than my Montana and old Grizzly. It took a lot stiffer arrow than my other 50 pound bows. I find the bow real easy to torque so I have to hold it much softer than my other bows.

I had a difficult time tuning this thing. I finally had to put a weather rest on it and that did the trick (It’s the only bow that I don’t shoot off the shelf). The rest kept the quills from cutting my hand.

I really like this bow and it will zip an arrow. However, keep in mind you have to have solid form or this sassy little thing will not hit the mark. I have a 26. 5 draw so there was no stacking or finger pinch issue for me.

It’s maybe not the best bow for a beginner such as a Grizzly would be. It is very small and light, not the brute, workhorse as my Montana, but that’s what I was after.

Actually lighter that I expected. Made this purchase to replace a kodiak mag I learned to hunt with many years ago. I may buy a kodiak yet and probably would if the color choices of old were available.

Grayling green not a bad color. Just prefer a more natural finish. Won’t make a difference in performance. Shooting everyday and enjoying it very much. Not as good as I was 40 years ago but like anything takes practice.

This bow beautifully finished.

Perfect size and draw weight for recurve bare bow target archery. At 28# draw, it is suitable for young teens through adults to shoot comfortably for long sessions. Love it and purchased two more for the family.

Price was very reasonable.

Bow was 28lb draw weight as advertised. Came disassembled in a box, and included the allen key to assemble it. Definitely a good buy and great for a new archer or just someone looking to have fun.

It’s a good deal for the price. It’s not a competition bow but it’s much better than having to make a survival bow & it is definitely deadly. I’m happy with my purchase. Thank you.

While this is probably marketed as a beginner’s bow (and the only left handed option at the time I went bow shopping) it would probably be more accurately classified as a discount bow for the expert archer / bowsmith who loves having to maintain their bow closely and often.

The biggest problem I notice is with cam / bowstring alignment. My string has been fraying consistently on the sharp inner guide rail of the upper cam, due to being pulled too far off centre by the middle rail which pulls the string off centre for arrow clearance (forget the technical term).

I discovered that the hole into which this bowstring guide bar is (just below bow sight attachment) inserted is misaligned, and so in order to prevent dangerous fraying, you must only insert the string guide bar through the first of two holes, which reduces the angle, allowing less fraying at that top cam.

I am serious about the Allen keys also. Most screws come loose slowly over time, including the cam screws which secure that sharp top guide rail. if you hear any buzzing / vibration while shooting, be sure to check your screws before the bow blows up on you.

Additionally, the peep site is held in place by poorly tied factory knots. Better manufacturers leave these knots loose intentionally to allow for peep site positioning before being firmly secured. this is easily fixed by moving them into position, and then tying some proper knots with the correct fine string at the end of these slidable factory knots.

The bow sight adds no value to the bow in my opinion. the level of vibration that rattles through it with each shot made it impossible to cinch down tight enough to prevent it moving with each shot. I missed my first shot at a grouse because it had slipped almost completely out of its bracket, which it did after my second shot at said grouse.

So if you buy this, tighten everything down within reason, and think about upgrading your bowsight immediately. It does shoot fairly well. It is weighted nicely, and produces a repeatable flight with good technique.

Just look after it, especially if you don’t have a large budget for repairs. I may be needing a new string soon, which apparently is only available from specialty string-makers, not the manufacturer themselves.

I have a 76′ Kmag 50# I bought new. Grayling Green. Just received my new KMag 45# and comparing side by side the 76′ looks as if it is comparatively over built and it has taken considerable abuse over the years and still functions like new.

I shot about 100 arrows through my new one same day it arrived and it shoots very well when I do my part. That’s a big “when” because a short bow is less forgiving of form issues than longer recurves.

But the performance is there, it’s totally up to me to bring it out. I like it for what I do and that is deer hunting woodland thickets. Braces best for me at 8″ and I shoot off the shelf, split finger, pure instinctive, 27″ draw.

I wouldn’t recommend it to a beginner only because it’s a little less forgiving than a longer bow. So far, and not hardly broken in, I would give it high marks for light weight, handling and portability for ground hunting woodlands or from a tree stand.

Has a character of it’s own, a really nice bow. Of course we’ll see how it holds up to hard use.

This bow has no hand shock and is really quite. Even before I put string silencers and Velcro on the string grooves. Even with arrows that were a little bit on the light side. I did buy a new string to replace the one that came with it since I learned from the bear grizzly that the strings are not that good.

I think they changed the strings a bit since but I am not sure if it is better (switched it since it was small for my arrow nocks well). I don’t have arrows built for it yet so nothing is tuned. I cannot wait to get it set up.

I think it is much nicer looking than expected. It has a much lighter colour finish than what you see in the picture of it.

I’m still pretty new to archery. I bought the 19″ Satori riser with 35 (37) lb medium Hoyt limbs. It’s my second bow, and a step up from a WNS target set up (68″ 32 lb). My goal ultimately is to start hunting.

but I feel a need to shoot targets barebow for a (long) while – to make sure I get the basics right before either hunting traditional or ultimately buying a compound bow. The Satori is a lot of fun – I’m quickly getting more and more accurate and shooting with better form.

Again, I’m still pretty new to archery but I have a hard time thinking anyone would be disappointed with this bow.

This is my first recurve, right out of the box I was impressed with the construction and finish. With the intention of using it as my primary elk bow I was surprised at well it feels in hand. Shooting instinctively it draws great and naturally points where you look.

My overall all opinion is that you can’t go wrong with this platform.

I have only been target practicing but plan on taking it out stump shooting and hunting soon. This bow is the best recurve I have ever fired. It is easy to adjust and get shooting exactly how I like it.

I highly recommend this bow to anyone who loves recurve bows.

Have 3 of these now in the family. Shooting them several times a week with great accuracy, excellent speed, and easy to tune. Can’t believe what you get at such a good price. Never been happier in a bow purchase value for dollar.

Have shot Hoyt, and PSE in the past. For a mid range price bow, you really can’t beat it.

Bought the Cabalas Uproar compound bow for ground blind deer hunting in Kentucky. It is actually manufactured by Bear Archery. I’ve put a couple thousand field points down range and taken one buck. It is a good bow if your looking for something that is rated at 345 fps and won’t break the bank.

It will shoot as accurate as you can hold it. I’ve shot the crap out of the center of my block target. Good bow.

Bought Cabelas Uproar compound bow package for ground blind deer hunting in Kentucky. It is actually manufactured by Bear Archery. I’ve put a couple thousand field points down range and taken 1 buck with this bow.

If you want a good bow that’s rated to 345 fps and doesn’t break the bank this is it. It is as accurate as you can shoot. I’ve shot the crap out of the center of my block target. Its a good bow.

I’m not going to say do not buy this now because I never had the chance to shoot it. However, I ran into a major problem as I was drawing the bow back to check peep sight it dry fired and cracked the cam.

I needed help to find out who actually created this now. Turns out elite archery did. But if you ever need any parts replaced you HAVE to go through bass pro. Elite made this bow for bass pro and cabelas only so that means no other archery shop can order replacement parts.

That’s not great because these stores will not make you a priority to get you parts to fix your product. I ended up returning this now and bought a Mathews bow. Be careful when buying store specific products because if you need it fixed you are at the mercy of bass pro.

I got this bow early this year, I’ve been shooting it for a few months now. It’s a solid bow at a great value compared to some of the other bows on the market. That being said, it’s definitely not a matthews, it’s not the quietest bow out there and not the smoothest release in my opinion.

Solid option if you’re looking for newer technology that’s a little more budget friendly. By far the best bow under the blackout brand thus far.

The cooperation between Cabelas and Elite to create a top of the line compound is commendable. This is bow is created for more experienced archers with discriminating tastes. Smooth draw coupled with superb balance, speed and great accuracy make it a pleasure to shoot.

Sells itself. I am thoroughly enjoying this bow.

Hello All, Began shooting stick bow last year. Ammunition prices forced me to find an alternative to target shooting rifles. Plus it gives me another few more months of blind time here in Michigan. A visit to the local bow shop put a 40# kodiak hunter in my hands.

Fell in love immediately after test firing. Draws smoother than other bows I’ve used, and I experience no hand shock, even after a 80 arrow session. My words honestly don’t do it justice. Find one and try it if your skeptical.

This past year I have gone from missing a 24×24 target at 10yds completely, to I can semi reliably hit a whitetail lung sized area at 30yds when fresh. Still learning to improve everyday. I’m 6ft, 200lbs, with a 29in draw.

This bow fits me like a guitar fit john denver. My advice to anyone reading: 1. Research “arrow tuning”. Yes that’s a thing, and it works, your groups will improve. So will your arrows penetration. 2.

If you know nothing of broadheads, look up Dr. Ed Ashby. Gold mine. 3. Don’t think you need a ton of draw weight. You tire out slower. Practice creates skill, not pounds of force. The right arrow is more important.

I will be in my stand with this bow opening day of whitetail. Hope this review has helped you in some way. Traditional bows, at first overwhelming, are now an addiction for me. Jump in with both feet.

You won’t regret it. Drag a friend in with you to lol. They’ll thank you later.

Really nice bow. love the grip. The grey glass is really nice. Limbs are straight. tiller is good. Shoots arrows fast and accurate. And fairly quite. String quality not so good. loops are the same size really small.

Top loop should be bigger to slide down the limb while stringing. Looks like the limb tips where the tip over lays meet the fibre glass was sanded a little to deep as you can see in the pictures. Almost back down to the wood core.

I hunt big game and turkeys in Montana. It shoots as good as my 1974 model which I bought about a month earlier. Color is the only real difference. I have piles of Russian olive branches where I hunt and they lose their bark quickly.

I end up with a bunch of bare branches the same color as the gray bow. Perfect camouflage. When I hunt in live vegetation I use the 1974 green bow.

Bought the 50-60 lb model. Don’t really need to pull 70 lbs anymore. Set it up with a QAD Ultra Rest HDX rest and a BlackOut 5-Pin Bow Sight. After a few shots and slight adjustments to the sight, it was lights out.

No paper tuning needed. It is fast and accurate. Highly recommend this bow.

I have had this bow for about a week now and couldn’t be happier! Getting sighted in was quick and easy, and now the more I shoot it the smaller my group sizes get. For a bow set up with all of the necessary accessories needed to hunt.

the price is hard to beat. This bow is a definite winner and I look forward to hunting with it. Do yourself a favor, if you are in the market for a mid range bow with top range performance. look no further.

First bow that I have ever bought. Decided to buy because it was a package deal. Let a few arrows fly and when I went to adjust the pin sight while sighting in, the hex screws for the vertical and horizontal instantly stripped out.

Tough to figure out the rest when I can’t finish sighting it in yet.

Bought this Bow for my Bull Elk Hunt did not disappoint Awesome bow!

I purchased this bow only two months ago and have had 2 issues occur that should not have happened this early in the life of this product. After the first month the string began to fray aggressively to the point where I had to replace it for safety’s sake.

No more than 50 arrows in to the new string the cam draw length modules gave out (in the middle of hunting season for me nonetheless). All tune ups and installations to the bow were conducted by a highly reputable archery shop with decades worth of experience.

I understand that this bow is geared more towards the entry level or budget friendly consumer, however I don’t thinks it is unreasonable to expect the parts of this bow to hold up for at least more than a season.

The only satisfactory part of the experience thus far was the customer service readily replacing my broken parts. And to be fair the bow shot like a laser for a limited time when it was tuned up and working properly.

If I had a time machine I would have just saved my money and bought a bow with higher quality materials. The money I’ve spent replacing, installing, and tuning this thing would have already bought me a better bow from the start.

Ultimately, you get what you pay for.