RE: New with recurve
Hard to say how much weight you're actually pulling. If it adds weight smoothly at about 2 1/2# per inch of additional draw, then you'd be pulling closer to 57-58#. If it stacks (adds weight unevenly), you could be pulling 60 or more. Keep that warning in mind. The bow is tillered and manufactured for a much shorter draw. It's length is good, but the glue is still old. Any lineal cracks in the limbs, or any signs of seperation of the limbs on the sides is a sure sign that you need to hang it up for decoration. Also, any creeking noises are a dangerous warning to you. Be careful and have fun.
Make em sharp and shoot em straight, or leave em home.