More longbow input...

So I found a crossbow, couldn't find one locally without the 'package', but turns out I like the red dot. Though I'm not liking a crossbow as much as I'd hoped.

I like lightweight, always have and moreso as I age. I have what I believe is a decent recurve, the Bear Grizzly old model. Got it for 5 bucks many years ago at a yard sale.

Been wanting to try a longbow for a good while and got some input recently on bows around $100. I've been thinking on it some and here's where I'm at now...

If I get one, I'd like to get something as good as the Bear Grizzly, generally speaking. So, can that be had for say $200 - $300? The lower the better of course, but keeping in the performance range of the Bear.

If not, what is the least expensive range to meet that requirement?

What about these 3rivers kits and/or you finish kits or same from another company? I'd rather just get something that is ready to go, but I think I might enjoy doing a build/partial build aside from that.

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So, longbow equal to old Bear Grizzly for less than $300?

Hunting, one piece, thinking 40lb. min. 35lb to meet states laws. No Amazon. Made in the USA.

Also, is this correct? Length for longbow = 2x draw length + 8".

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