Samick Discovery is an IFL huting recurve bow. We look at the riser and limbs, shoot the bow and see how this bow compares at the $500 price point. archeryshop.com...
I rang this guy today at his shop to discuss options in relation to various bows etc. Just getting Back into bow hunting after years away hunting with rifles. He was really helpful and honest. Didn’t just try to sell me the most expensive bow etc. Took the time to explain pros & cons. Would recommend. Seems to really know his stuff.
Nice looking bow I like the matte finish and a decent price point, I haven't seen these out before. I have been happily shooting my #45 Samick Sage for years, hunting and target. For what it is worth, the Koreans are some of the most world renowned archers and I would think so are their archery products.
I would like to see you silence this bow as you did with the W&W Black Wolf in the Black Wolf silencing vid, and then do a head-to-head vid between the two bows. This Samick Discovery looks like a very nice alternative to the Black Wolf.
Very nice looking riser and good limbs. Over the TBOW has advantage of weight and the extra screw near the rest, plus I like more the finish and color options. But has also some disadvantages: the TBOW is the Hoyt Satori rebranded (made in the same factory, outsourced), and is being selled under 200 € (the whole kit, the riser alone is under 100 €). The TBOW has also holes to place sights and 2 piece quivers. I think that Hoyt did open the Pandora Box when chose to outsource in China the crafting of some of their risers (including the carbon ones in their RX compound bows), because those factories have now the knownledge to CNC high quality risers at unbeatable prices, so even afordable brands as Samick will suffer to compete. I think that premium brands with in house crafting (like Predator) relying in hand crafting and fine wood selection will endure this storm, but between offerings as the TBOW and this Samick Discovery the market for most of the other ILF producers is over...
The Taow is not made in the same factory as the Satori. They just made a cast copy of the 19" version. The Hoyt is machined from aluminium billet, the Taow is cast ally. Still a good riser but that's because they copied a design someone else put all the research into.
It would be great to see a speed comparison between the Samick and the black wolf and maybe a predator recurve. I cant find any vids on youtube showing arrow speeds from a black wolf through a chronograph. If you could be bothered, I would definitely like to see some comparisons.
I found out this bow has aluminum limb bolts when one froze up. Then doing some research I found others that had the same thing happened to their Discovery. The remedy after the allen bolt head strips trying to break it free is a padded vise and a pipe wrench to break it free, I used vise grips. There are replacement stainless steel limb bolts from Samick available.
Yes, I had mine do the same thing, I had a machine shop repair the bolt and the riser, word of caution about switching to stainless steel limb bolts is if you have issues again your limb bolt will last forever but you will destroy your riser.. kinda like lifetime brake pads.. you will never have to change your 20 pads again,, you will be replacing 100 dollar rotors
@@johnmilby3857 Most high end aluminum risers have steel and stainless steel bolts. After looking at my stuck limb bolt I found that on one my aluminum limb bolts the last three threads were defective.
Of course there is no way to inspect the bolts until after you remove them. If you had to use a vise and pipe wrench you should have stopped there and sent it back.. sounds like you knarled it up taking it out... aluminum is very soft.. warranties don't cover end user's mistakes
@@johnmilby3857 Actually, when I bought the bow I had no reason to believe there was a problem with the limb bolts. I never heard of an issue with limb bolts or that aluminum limb bolts are used on bows, I’ve been into archery for 50 years. It was only when I changed my limbs and went to set the tiller did I find there was a problem, months after the purchase. After looking for another riser to put heavy limbs on for a hunting bow I decided that I liked the Discovery riser I bought another. As soon as I got it I pulled the limb bolts and seen they were fine, applied lube and reinstalled. The reason for my comments here and other places is to warn others to immediately check the limb bolts so if there are any issues the riser can be returned in time.
@@chuckbert3117 I don't understand. You had a Discovery riser with bad/ damaged limb bolts that you were unaware of, but decided to buy another Discovery to put the heavy weight limbs on from the first Discovery riser only to discover the bolts were damaged?? Sorry friend you ain't making sense to me
I do not not why this bow is not more popular here in the UK. I have had mine now for about 2months .I have it really quiet and very little vibration .I shoot it off the shelf and the bow is fast and accurate .My R/D bow is louder and has more hand shock than the Samick Discovery
If Samick made this riser in 21" version, it would be a lot smoother to draw back, without the feeling of stacking in the limbs. The Junxing F 261, looks very similar in design as the Discovery, and it is offered in 17", 19", and 21", and it is awesome to shoot with, the Big Rock 45 LB. Carbon Fiber Foam Limbs!!!!!!!
Does anyone know if the stated poundage of Discovery limbs is with the bolts all the way down, or in the middle, or out? Wondering if a 50 lb bow would be 50-55. 45-50, or somewhere in between.
Does the r-3 have Fiber Glass in compositor? Or Just carbon and foam? Could you do a comparison with the r-3 and other limbs with a 25" riser (olympic setup)? Thanks
What is the weight adjustment range in these limbs? And where do we start for the marked weight of the limbs? My limbs are 50# but the bow came with the limb bolts all the way down.
Just wondering why you keep refering to International Limb Fitting (ILF) as International Fitting Limb (IFL)? There is a difference between a limb fitting internationally (IFL) and a fitting that is international (ILF). Also, a point which might be quite important for you as a retailer: Writing IFL instead of ILF on your website and in youtube, will probably severly reduce your view-hits when people search for ILF, not IFL when product-searching in google and youtube.
How much of draw weight can be adjusted? I have 27" draw length. So, if a get a 40 lbs bow as minimum hunting weight, the draw weight in my length will be less than 40 lbs. Can I increase the draw weight enough to be 40 lbs in my draw length?
I have the r3 carbon limbs are 35# and the r1 wood limbs at 45# I have a 30" inche draw with the bolts about in the middle I pulled 42 lbs on the 35lb limbs and 53 on the wood limbs.. I have since backed out the limb bolts and the 45# limbs pull much easier but I haven't scaled it yet.. hope that helps
The Discovery riser in the UK is £197, at that price I'd expect it to be in perfect condition. I'd be kinda pissed to get one with marks like that on the riser.
I've been looking for matte black carbon limbs for my matte SF forged 25" riser. These are branded as"hunting" limbs but do you think they would work with an Olympic setup?
@@ArcherySuppliesLonsdale I know samick has these in 5 lb increments. If I'm looking to get 35lbs with my 25" riser do you think the 40lb limbs would suffice?
GDammit! Got busted in the nose while using the KimJong Un version of a stringer...yes he drew first blood (I am actually bleeding), but who will draw the last...Sly Stalone or Donald Trump?? All joking aside...I have used the Korean stringer several times without issue, until this time...ONLY my trusty Selway from now on.
I rang this guy today at his shop to discuss options in relation to various bows etc. Just getting Back into bow hunting after years away hunting with rifles. He was really helpful and honest. Didn’t just try to sell me the most expensive bow etc. Took the time to explain pros & cons. Would recommend. Seems to really know his stuff.
Yeah he definitely knows his gear mate,
Where is his shop located?
@@greenhoodedvigilante458 Adelaide, South Australia (i think)
Just got my samick discovery riser today. Using Black Max 2.0 limbs. Sure beats out my Satori. What a nice riser. Beautiful. Keep up the good work.
I like the way you explain the products. A lot of other reviews are full of them selves. Kudos to you. Keep up the good work.
Thank you, your Review of this Beauty was very helpful.
Detailed and clear
Kudos
Nice looking bow I like the matte finish and a decent price point, I haven't seen these out before. I have been happily shooting my #45 Samick Sage for years, hunting and target. For what it is worth, the Koreans are some of the most world renowned archers and I would think so are their archery products.
English subs at 0:07: "bow with international feeding lemurs" I want that!
I would like to see you silence this bow as you did with the W&W Black Wolf in the Black Wolf silencing vid, and then do a head-to-head vid between the two bows. This Samick Discovery looks like a very nice alternative to the Black Wolf.
Thank you for the review, I have been interested in this bow.
Very nice looking riser and good limbs. Over the TBOW has advantage of weight and the extra screw near the rest, plus I like more the finish and color options. But has also some disadvantages: the TBOW is the Hoyt Satori rebranded (made in the same factory, outsourced), and is being selled under 200 € (the whole kit, the riser alone is under 100 €). The TBOW has also holes to place sights and 2 piece quivers. I think that Hoyt did open the Pandora Box when chose to outsource in China the crafting of some of their risers (including the carbon ones in their RX compound bows), because those factories have now the knownledge to CNC high quality risers at unbeatable prices, so even afordable brands as Samick will suffer to compete. I think that premium brands with in house crafting (like Predator) relying in hand crafting and fine wood selection will endure this storm, but between offerings as the TBOW and this Samick Discovery the market for most of the other ILF producers is over...
The Taow is not made in the same factory as the Satori. They just made a cast copy of the 19" version. The Hoyt is machined from aluminium billet, the Taow is cast ally. Still a good riser but that's because they copied a design someone else put all the research into.
It would be great to see a speed comparison between the Samick and the black wolf and maybe a predator recurve. I cant find any vids on youtube showing arrow speeds from a black wolf through a chronograph. If you could be bothered, I would definitely like to see some comparisons.
I bought one when 3rivers released them. Great bow, but i greatly prefer my all wooden traditional bows.
Really, how come? I have a wooden spyder and considering this as an upgrade but I wonder why you personally prefer the wood risers. - cheers
Just ordered the limbs a few days ago from you! Cant wait for them to arrive and try them out!!😍
I like this Samick Discovery bow.
Yeah I have to agree it's a nice looking bow.
I found out this bow has aluminum limb bolts when one froze up. Then doing some research I found others that had the same thing happened to their Discovery. The remedy after the allen bolt head strips trying to break it free is a padded vise and a pipe wrench to break it free, I used vise grips.
There are replacement stainless steel limb bolts from Samick available.
Yes, I had mine do the same thing, I had a machine shop repair the bolt and the riser, word of caution about switching to stainless steel limb bolts is if you have issues again your limb bolt will last forever but you will destroy your riser.. kinda like lifetime brake pads.. you will never have to change your 20 pads again,, you will be replacing 100 dollar rotors
@@johnmilby3857 Most high end aluminum risers have steel and stainless steel bolts. After looking at my stuck limb bolt I found that on one my aluminum limb bolts the last three threads were defective.
Of course there is no way to inspect the bolts until after you remove them. If you had to use a vise and pipe wrench you should have stopped there and sent it back.. sounds like you knarled it up taking it out... aluminum is very soft.. warranties don't cover end user's mistakes
@@johnmilby3857 Actually, when I bought the bow I had no reason to believe there was a problem with the limb bolts. I never heard of an issue with limb bolts or that aluminum limb bolts are used on bows, I’ve been into archery for 50 years. It was only when I changed my limbs and went to set the tiller did I find there was a problem, months after the purchase.
After looking for another riser to put heavy limbs on for a hunting bow I decided that I liked the Discovery riser I bought another. As soon as I got it I pulled the limb bolts and seen they were fine, applied lube and reinstalled.
The reason for my comments here and other places is to warn others to immediately check the limb bolts so if there are any issues the riser can be returned in time.
@@chuckbert3117 I don't understand. You had a Discovery riser with bad/ damaged limb bolts that you were unaware of, but decided to buy another Discovery to put the heavy weight limbs on from the first Discovery riser only to discover the bolts were damaged?? Sorry friend you ain't making sense to me
ooooh i like it..next bow for sure
I do not not why this bow is not more popular here in the UK. I have had mine now for about 2months .I have it really quiet and very little vibration .I shoot it off the shelf and the bow is fast and accurate .My R/D bow is louder and has more hand shock than the Samick Discovery
It will make a great fishing bow.
Want one, that muddy oak colour is quality.....
It's interesting. For me my Discovery hits my arm and the TFT just sometimes.
For a " modern trad " metal riser it has nice elegant lines .
There are so many Chinese low cost ILF 17" risers now. How do you think they would compare?
If Samick made this riser in 21" version, it would be a lot smoother to draw back, without the feeling of stacking in the limbs. The Junxing F 261, looks very similar in design as the Discovery, and it is offered in 17", 19", and 21", and it is awesome to shoot with, the Big Rock 45 LB. Carbon Fiber Foam Limbs!!!!!!!
It's a metal black wolf. The black wolf cut pass center is more. Actually only negative to much. You can use vanes.
I sence a 3Way comparison shoot coming up :)
That is my dream bow 😍.
Does anyone know if the stated poundage of Discovery limbs is with the bolts all the way down, or in the middle, or out?
Wondering if a 50 lb bow would be 50-55. 45-50, or somewhere in between.
this riser is a bt shorter than normal 17" riser. you need, for other limbs shorter strings to get to your bracehight
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The Flemish twist string is quitter that endless loop string, so that could be why it sounded quitter that the black wolf.
I have a Jack spinks String on my Black wolf and it's quite mate best strings I rekon👌
Hallo! If I put a sight on this riser would the pin be visible behind the upper part of the handle to shoot shorter distances (12-20 meters)?
If you had your choice between the Tbow and Discovery for hunting which would you choose?
Does the r-3 have Fiber Glass in compositor? Or Just carbon and foam? Could you do a comparison with the r-3 and other limbs with a 25" riser (olympic setup)? Thanks
Nice I'm thinking about getting one but emishes on the grip ? For the price they are they shouldn't have a mark on them
What is the weight adjustment range in these limbs? And where do we start for the marked weight of the limbs? My limbs are 50# but the bow came with the limb bolts all the way down.
Hi Stephen. Great review mate. Do you ship this bad boy to Germany?
Just wondering why you keep refering to International Limb Fitting (ILF) as International Fitting Limb (IFL)?
There is a difference between a limb fitting internationally (IFL) and a fitting that is international (ILF). Also, a point which might be quite important for you as a retailer: Writing IFL instead of ILF on your website and in youtube, will probably severly reduce your view-hits when people search for ILF, not IFL when product-searching in google and youtube.
How much of draw weight can be adjusted? I have 27" draw length. So, if a get a 40 lbs bow as minimum hunting weight, the draw weight in my length will be less than 40 lbs. Can I increase the draw weight enough to be 40 lbs in my draw length?
I have the r3 carbon limbs are 35# and the r1 wood limbs at 45# I have a 30" inche draw with the bolts about in the middle I pulled 42 lbs on the 35lb limbs and 53 on the wood limbs.. I have since backed out the limb bolts and the 45# limbs pull much easier but I haven't scaled it yet.. hope that helps
What are the pros and cons to a 17" riser? And is there an advantage or disadvantage to a longer or shorter riser?
The Discovery riser in the UK is £197, at that price I'd expect it to be in perfect condition. I'd be kinda pissed to get one with marks like that on the riser.
expensive! i bought it for 176€ here in germany
Mine was 169€ and the limbs were 108€ (R-3 foam). And there were no flaws. I think it's a good quality for good price.
Hallo from Greece ! Can i soot it whith an arow rest , a sait , and stabilaiser as i do whith my ragim matrix ?
can i use a whisker biscuit arrow rest on this riser? just my preference for shooting.
What is the max poundage that I would be able to get in that bow.
What are good takedown arrows for this Bow
ILF - International limb fitting
a loud bow, but can be easily silenced using rubber washers
Any thoughts on this over the Pharos2
limbs look good for 200!!
I've been looking for matte black carbon limbs for my matte SF forged 25" riser. These are branded as"hunting" limbs but do you think they would work with an Olympic setup?
When fitting to a longer riser poundage will drop.
@@ArcherySuppliesLonsdale I know samick has these in 5 lb increments. If I'm looking to get 35lbs with my 25" riser do you think the 40lb limbs would suffice?
How do you feel about hunting with that rest over the shelf
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@@Australian_Made I see most hunters hunting with the arrow sitting on the shelf of the riser opposed to using a rest
Hey guys how much does it cost??
Modern trad bows don't offer a ( Fred Asbell ) grip to My knowledge .
Nice bow, what is the PSE equivalent?
win and win black wolf, predator
Appreciate the review but......you can hear a bad rattle with each shot. You should have stopped and resolved it before shooting this video.
i thought the cost is aroud 1000 dollars
but is 500 dollars thats cheap
GDammit! Got busted in the nose while using the KimJong Un version of a stringer...yes he drew first blood (I am actually bleeding), but who will draw the last...Sly Stalone or Donald Trump?? All joking aside...I have used the Korean stringer several times without issue, until this time...ONLY my trusty Selway from now on.
Very disappointed in your after sales service Stephen
Pls tighten noise maker, I have a problem with any bow that makes noises when used! Thanks. BTW, what's the USD exchange rate in Australia ??
70c
@@ArcherySuppliesLonsdale Is that 1.70 to 1.00usd?
@@TheDave570 to covert to US dollars *.7