RE: Hoyt recurve?
I would go 45 lbs max starting out and to be honest, that will be too heavy for you.. 45lbs will blow through any deer that ever walked....
The list of brands is endless and it really boils down to what you are looking for....
It would be an easier transition going from compound to say a gamemaster with a rest and plunger... Then if you want to go even more primative later you could drop the rest, or go to a wood bow..... It really all depends on what you want...
An awesome metal riser bow is the Quinn Stallion and it can be had for $250 or less....
I shoot metal risers in competition but plan to hunt with my Black Widow this year.... Just do what makes YOU happy and don't worry about what others may think of your choice.