Samick Sage Archery Takedown Recurve Bow 62-inch - Bows for Teens to Adults - Beginners to Advanced, for Hunting & Target Practice

I am not a bow expert in any way shape or form, and I really mean that, so lets get that established before this review starts. Prior to purchasing this Samick Sage takedown recurve bow, the last time I shot a bow and arrow, let alone even held one, was all the way back in my school days. And that was a few moons ago (notice the grandpa title in my name). That being said, I think this is a great beginners bow, or one for the ladies or even the kids. I purchased this being a small framed male under 150 lbs in weight to use and for my wife who is smaller than myself. The size, pull length and weight of the bow is just right for my size (5'8") and weight (150 lbs) and for the wife (5'6", do you really think I will put her weight up?). I have not had a chance to shot it for lengths of time at targets or at an archery course. But I have shot a few dozen arrows from the bow off the back deck. And I can say she performs well and shoots straight each time. Even at over 50 yards the bow can make a practice arrow stick in the side of our back yard shed. So even though the bow is only 35 pounds in pull strength, she does give a powerful shot. Now to the quality of the bow. The maple center of the bow is very nice, good quality and has a nice smooth finish to it. The black arms really compliment the maple center and gives it an expensive yet classy look. It took me a while to figure out how to string the bow, for as I said I am in no way a bow or arrow expert. But thanks to a few videos on YT I was able to get her stringed with the bow string that came included. The bow also has room to add all the gear one normally finds on a bow such as sights or what not. Items and parts that I am still studying and trying to figure out if I need or not for the level of shooting I plan on doing. If you are new to shooting a bow and arrow, or a small framed male, or a woman or a child. I would recommend this Samick Sage takedown recurve bow to you. I am very pleased that I purchased this bow over many others that I saw. I did shop around before purchasing this Samick Sagew recurve bow, and even made the mistake of buying a "hand made" one from China first (what a nightmare that was). So after shopping around, price comparing, review comparisons, and all that good stuff. I picked the Samick Sage recurve bow over the others and I am happy that I did. I hope to see many years of shooting fun for the wife and I with this bow. We were not paid nor discounted in any way, shape or form for giving our honest opinion here of this product as a review to assist others. We believe, as a family, it is important to give an honest and accurate review to assist others so they can make good purchasing decisions that can benefit them and their family. And not be lead to cheap, unwanted purchases that are scripted by advertisers to buy their products. We are a family that believes in a minimalist lifestyle while trying to be green as much as possible in all departments of our life. As we care to leave something, anything, of this planet to our grandchildren so they may enjoy it as we have.

I recently purchased the Samick Sage Archery Takedown Recurve Bow, specifically the 40 lb draw version, and I must say it has exceeded my expectations. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced archer, this bow is an excellent choice. Allow me to share my experience with this fantastic product. First and foremost, one of the standout features of the Samick Sage is its user-friendly design. Putting it together and taking it down is an absolute breeze. The takedown system is well-engineered, allowing for quick and effortless assembly without compromising stability or performance. This is particularly beneficial for archers who frequently travel or participate in outdoor activities where portability is essential. The build quality of this bow is outstanding. Samick has truly crafted a durable and reliable piece of equipment. The materials used in its construction are of high quality, ensuring longevity and robustness. Even after extended use, I've noticed no signs of wear and tear, which speaks volumes about the bow's durability. As someone with prior archery experience, I can confidently say that the Samick Sage offers an exceptional shooting experience. The 40 lb draw weight strikes a perfect balance between power and ease of use. It provides enough force for accurate and impactful shots, while still being manageable and comfortable, even during prolonged practice sessions. The bow's smooth draw and minimal hand shock contribute to its overall performance, making it an absolute pleasure to shoot. Additionally, the Samick Sage Archery Takedown Recurve Bow offers versatility. Whether you're aiming for target practice, hunting, or recreational shooting, this bow adapts well to various archery disciplines. Its versatility makes it an excellent investment for both beginners who are still exploring their archery preferences and seasoned archers seeking a reliable and adaptable bow. To sum it up, the Samick Sage Archery Takedown Recurve Bow in the 40 lb draw weight is an outstanding choice for archery enthusiasts at any skill level. Its ease of assembly, high-quality materials, and exceptional performance make it a top contender in its price range. I wholeheartedly recommend this bow to anyone looking to elevate their archery experience. Pros: Effortless assembly and takedown with the well-designed takedown system. Exceptional build quality and durability, ensuring long-lasting performance. Perfect balance of power and ease of use with the 40 lb draw weight. Smooth draw and minimal hand shock contribute to comfortable shooting. Versatile for various archery disciplines, making it suitable for beginners and experienced archers alike. Cons: (if applicable) None that I have encountered so far. In conclusion, the Samick Sage Archery Takedown Recurve Bow is a top-notch product that delivers on all fronts. Its user-friendly design, durability, and exceptional performance make it a worthwhile investment for archery enthusiasts. I couldn't be happier with my purchase, and I'm confident that you'll feel the same way too. Happy shooting!

I bought this bow as a Christmas present for my girlfriend, she absolutely loves it. I ordered the 40# bow and got some 30# replacement limbs so that she can work her way up to 40#. I always advise getting a lighter pound bow than you think you can handle. It's much better to learn proper form and release with a light bow and then move up in poundage, and a 40# bow is plenty to kill a deer with proper muscle placement. It is in face the minimum legal poundage in the US to hunt deer. The string could be a bit better quality (Dracon string), but at this price point you kind of expect to need to replace it with a FastFlight after a while and it comes with a nock point already set. The string is also a bit long; the recommended brace height for this bow is 7 1/2" - 8 1/2", and after 20 twists I still can't get it past 6 7/8". Any more than that is not recommended and can cause extra wear on the string and possibly cause it to snap eventually. The riser is very good quality and feels great in the hand. There were also a couple of tiny marks on it, nothing noticeable unless you're inspecting but still there. This bow has not been shot yet, but with the vast amount of reviews on this bow you know it is going to hit it's mark once you tune it properly (look on YouTube how to tune, it's very important). One thing that is not in the description is that it comes with the fuzzy/silicone arrow rest pads for the shelf on the riser. I bought some separately assuming it would need it, but they are pre-cut to fit and fairly decent. Another thing that I really like about this bow that my Martin Diablo does not do, is break down extremely easily. Two thumb bolts, two limbs, one riser and one string and you're good to go. No fumbling around with washers and allen wrenches like my bow so it makes it much more portable. All of the brass fittings for modern accessories are pretty good thread quality, and inlaid well so no worries about them coming loose. Overall this is a fantastic bow for the money, great for beginners and extremely easy to bump the power up for intermediate shooters. I would guess that Samick would not recommend this but there are a few other limb MFGS that fit this bow. Particularly OMP Explorer 2.0 which I managed to pick up for crazy cheap. So you can take the power from 25# all the way up to 60#, and still keep the same riser and feel of the bow which will add to your form and accuracy. (Take care when buying limbs from different brands, some can be warped and not fit properly and possibly explode with a full forced pull. If you're not sure what you're doing yet then I advise getting the poundage you'll shoot to start and do some online research on different limbs.) Feathered arrows are suggested for most recurves, unless you add a modern arrow rest like a whisker biscuit (like I have on my Diablo). The plastic veins tend to not be as consistent since they move the arrow on contact with the shelf. Highly, highly, highly recommend this bow for anyone who likes wood recurves and wants to get into shooting. Best beginner bow on the market in my opinion. Happy hunting!

I have not had a chance to fire this bow at targets and I will update it later today when I do but I know enough to start my review. Before I begin I will start by telling everyone that some of the reviews here are worthless. One reviewer gave the bow a bad review because they purchased the wrong bow and then had to return it and get a new one. This is not a problem with the bow, it is a problem with the purchaser! ________________________________ Choosing your Bow - Longbow, Compound or Recurve There are three types of bows you can get, Longbow, Compound or Recurve. Before deciding what type of bow you should get I would recommend spending some time researching the different bows so you are positive you will like what you are getting. _____________________________ Choosing your Bow - Right hand or left hand? If you are a righty you will probably draw the bow with your right hand you want a "right handed" bow that is held in the left hand while you draw with your right hand. If you are a lefty you will probably draw the bow with your left hand you want a "left handed" bow that is held in the right hand while you draw with your left hand. Choosing your Bow - Eye Dominance A lot of people choose a bow based on their "strongest" or most "dominant" hand. Another way to choose your bow is to actually choose the handle based on which eye is the most dominant (you should research "eye dominance" related to archery if you need help). You could be right handed but have a dominant left eye and in such a situation it is actually recommended that you get a "left handed bow" instead of a right handed bow. This can make archery harder at first because you might be "drawing" with your weaker hand and you will have to spend more time building your muscles but in the end you will probably have greater accuracy. Choosing your Bow - Final You can be good at archery by choosing your bow by your dominant hand and you can be good at archery by choosing it by your dominant eye. If you are looking to be the next "Robin Hood" (if he even existed at all) it is probably best to choose your bow based on your dominant eye. ________________________________ String Strength When you purchase the bow you will want to select a STRENGTH. Everyone uses a different String Strength. I am 34 and in decent shape but I still went with a 40 LB string because it is decent for practice and small game. I know I will need a stronger strength for real big-game hunting but I wanted something to build muscle and skill with so I can move to the heavier strings. 40 LB is VERY easy for me to draw but hard for me to hold so it was a great choice. After only a few days of practice drawing my arms and shoulders hurt a lot so it is definitely giving me a workout that will help me progress to the stronger strings. What you should choose is what you think you can handle currently or something that is slightly above you. I could have gone with a 45 or a 50 but the 50 would push it a bit. 45 probably would have been best. Remember that you can NOT just switch strings! If you want to increase string strength you need to purchase the string and also purchase the wings for that strength. If you put a 60 lbs string on 40 lbs wings you could seriously injure yourself! The Samick Sage is a Takedown so you can easily purchase different weight wings that can attach to your bow for $50 to $90. Start with what you think will be comfortable for working on your muscles and form and then upgrade your wings as you gain more skill and power. Your form is the most important part of archery so you need something you can handle. If you buy a 60 lbs when you can only handle a 40 lbs you will never learn your form because the bow is way too powerful for you to handle and it could take several months of conditioning before you can finally handle it and start shooting correctly. FINAL NOTE: Some people think archery is all about the strength of the drawing arm. This is NOT true. A proper draw is done with muscles from both arms and the weight is eventually transferred off to your shoulders. I have met some people that think that because they can lift 100 lbs with one arm that they can easily pull a 100 lb string. They learned the hard way that that is not how shooting a bow works and those 100 lb strings quickly became 60 lb strings so they could work on form. The best archers are those with great form and great discipline. _________________________________ What am I purchasing? This bow comes with the handle, two limbs, the screws, a bow string, a nock and some felt to line the arrow rest. ________________________________ Is the bow hard to put together? No. They give you a link to a video and when you watch the video it tells you everything on a step by step basis. The video even goes over stringing the bow with a bow-stringer and shows how to do it without a stringer. ________________________________ What else should I purchase with this bow? This is just the basic bow! I would recommend that you purchase some arrows. I personally think wooden arrows are the best but I wouldn't use them until you get some practice in first because the wooden ones can be ruined easier. Start with some Carbon Arrows or Fiberglass Arrows. Arrows will run around $3 to $10 an arrow so it is a little pricey but arrows also generally last awhile once you get your basic form down so you could drop $30 to $75 on a set of 6 or 12 arrows and those arrows will last a long time. You should also purchase a Bow Square but are best purchasing a Bow Tuning Kit because the kit comes with extra Nocks, one or two Bow Squares and the Nock Pliers. They aren't too expensive, maybe $8 to $15 for a Bow Tuning Kit. You should also Purchase a Bow Stringer. You can string a bow without one but it is safer to string your bow with one. You can purchase a Bow Stringer for as little as $8 to $15. You should also purchase some Bow Wax to wax your bow string if you will be shooting frequently. You will eventually need Bow Wax no matter what but you will need it sooner if you plan on shooting frequently. Infrequent shooters could probably wait several months before needed the Bow Wax. The Samick Sage Takedown Recurve is a MODERN RECURVE so it has some holes added in for adding a stabilizer, onboard quiver, plunger or sight. These are NOT necessary but if you want those added gadgets you should grab them and then you can attach them to your bow once you set it up and string it.

I'll start with the cons first. It took over a week to even start shipping but that might have been the companies fault. Second the string seems to be a fairly low quality but so far has gotten the job done though I can tell after only shooting it roughly 40 times the strings has noticeable wear on it. Quite a few reviews I read before purchasing this bow said the bolts didn't line up with the holes when attaching the limbs. I however didn't have any issues with that at all. The limbs attached without any issue and took me 5 minutes to have the bow up and ready to shoot. I've set my bow up to shoot off the shelf and it works quite well. Seems fairly accurate and with 35 lbs limbs seems quite powerful. I would absolutely recommend this bow to any beginner and with the quality of the build I can see myself using this for a long time. *update* 5/22/17 I bought this bow back in March and have almost had it for 2 months now. I have to say I absolutely love this bow! I've had no issues with the limbs, strings, or riser. My accuracy has improved and I've had no technical failures with this bow. I am just shooting off the shelf as the arrow rest that came with the bow was cheap. As long as you get arrows with feather fletchings you should be fine. Also for the brace height 8 1/8" seems to work really well. The bow is pretty loud but that can fixed somewhat. The picture I attached is my groupings after about 2 months of shooting from 20 yards away.

I am new to bow hunting/target shooting and decided to get a takedown recurve bow for its break-apart abilities and compact size. I will do my best to review this properly, as few words can describe how pleased I was with this purchase. First and foremost, shipping and handling was incredibly fast and well-packed. Upon removing this bow from your box, you ought to notice that it does indeed come in pieces (the riser, limbs, limb screws and string). I examined the riser first, and in my opinion, it is very beautifully crafted. Assembling the bow is pretty straight forward, even for someone like myself who has minimal bow experience. I did have a little bit of trouble sliding one of the limbs into its socket, but I eventually managed to wedge it in with some brute force and time. I did, however, have to look up a video on how to string a bow (novice, like I said), and they do actually have a video that instructs you how to assemble and string this particular bow, so there is that. I fired this bow at a cardboard target packed with plastic bags and magazines and it penetrates phenomenally; even cracking the plastic bird bath in several places from the sheer force of the arrows. It's very comfortable to wield and the string is exceptionally made. I don't even feel that nocking points are necessary (but I'll determine this with more testing). I had a great time shooting (until all of my arrows shattered or lost their nocks), but the bow is not to blame for that. So, while I may be new to the art/skill/craft of archery, I can tell you from this purchase and about forty minutes of field testing that you will not regret this purchase. It's a very affordable, beautifully crafted, and accurate bow (I was shooting from about 10 or 15 yards and was making two foot clusters and I've never fired a bow save for one other time; and that was a long bow mind you) that anyone can use comfortably. I would highly recommend this to anyone, young or old, new or vet, target shooter or buck hunter. Buy this bow!

Arrived in good condition I'm no expert but after a close inspection the top limb had a small nick it doesn't appear to be any deeper than the finish and I don't see it being a problem I won't have a chance to use it for a few months but did string it up and the grip seems comfortable and the draw feels strong I believe it is well worth the price and would recommend this bow

I just ordered a Samick Sage to go w my bow collection so I would have a cheap good quality portable takedown to noxk around in the woods and not worry about it getting damaged like my more expensive one piece longbows and recurves. Wow, I was quite surprised what good quality the Sage was. Great craftsmanship and beautiful wood work. I got the limbs that have “Samick Sage” printed in white, and handwritten in white ink along are the specs below it. So I guess I didn’t get a counterfeit made in China that says just “Sage”. My limbs look just like the pics in the “authentic” Sage posting. The limbs great quality no warping. It also came w a string and plastic screw in arrow rest. I’ll probably replace the arrow rest w just shelf leather or padding. But if you are new to archery use the arrow rest it comes w a few years as it makes targeting for someone new a bit easier. Everything fit together w perfect tolerance. Very very easy to assemble. I had the bow up and assembled, strung and ready to shoot in under 3 mintues first time through. There were no instructions included, but if you have ever had a takedown before is simple to figure out. No tools needed, but do recommend buying a stringer for $10 if you aren’t a very experienced archer and don’t use the step thru technique to string it. If you are new to archery there are a million videos online for how to put the Sage together. This bow shoots almost as well, I would say as well as my more expensive bows. If you are new to archery and want to get into it for a low entry point, this bow is the bow for you. Actually this is a bow you could use for a lifetime and would only need to upgrade for a prettier bow you like the looks of better. If there is a bow prettier? Happier w this purchase than I thought I would be.

Disappointing. Not great finish to wood. One arm incorrect fit. Had to return. Helpful return team. No quibble.fast refund. Three stars for them really.

Arrived on the first day of the estimated delivery window. Exactly as described and solid build. huntersbundle.com also provided a basic setup demonstration on their website to accompany the bow. Very pleased with the product and quite honestly impressed with the punctual delivery

This bow is the best bow i have ever used very smooth and nice to handle. I have two. 40 and 25 pound. mostly for target practice. very nice.

I bought this bowl earlier this year to take up traditional archery and maybe even do some hunting with it I haven't fired a recurve bow since I was like 12 years old and I'm over 50 I had to return how to hold and shoot and strain everything from scratch I basically am self taught gotta target set it up 20 yd and began practicing shooting I bought the #55# pound limbs at 1st I found it a little tough to pull having Never really fired a bow in decades. The take down kit the limbs fit into position tight and snug the screw knobs hold everything together just fine I've never had any issue with the limbs moving around or being sloppy I'm being sloppy the string fit Perfectly, Oh does take a little bit of effort to string with the Stringer tool. But 55 pound is a pretty stiff set of limbs that's to be expected. I bought a couple of 12 packs of cheap carbon arrows. I began weeks of trial-and-error watching a few YouTube videos I did buy some peripherals for it the little plastic arrow rest that sticks on the bow and then I upgraded to a nice little whisker biscuit and then I added a pin site to it but I found with all the extra c*** wasn't getting Me to shoot any straighter so I went back to basics and took it all off just resting the arrow on the arrow shelf on the arrow shelf citing off the tip of the arrow to the target and shooting. If I fire off maybe 200 to 300 arrows a month in practice, Or 30 or 40 in 1 day once or twice a week. At the beginning I couldn't hit the broadside of a barn, Often times missing a 24 by 24" target bag, Now I can consistently have all of my arrows at 20 yd hitting Within a few inches of hitting a tim hortons coffee cup, or the little white Maple leaf On the side of it with a few shots as well. I find the bow to be strong And consistently accurate. It's also a very nice looking bow and the riser is thick and comfortableIn my hands but I also have fairly large hands. I've had it several months and again I practiced With a few 100 arrows a month Have added no issues so far.

Buen arco, muy bello y de buen desempeño