VC - HMMM. Its my opinion that a main advantage to a longbow or recurve is the instinctive style of shooting that comes with it. If you are not cross dominant in your shooting, a 45# longbow/recurve with your carbons will work and you'll be amazed in a few weeks/months the ability you will achieve.

I walked with my Mom last weekend, and along the road I stump shot at aluminum cans. Its amazing that at unknown distances from 10 to 30 yards how accurate a person can be simply drawing a bow back, concentrating and shooting. I hit several cans too, and was very pleased in doing so. I could have hit every one with my old compound, and would have no real satisfaction from it.

That said, for me a longbow feels best. I have small hands, and the grip I think makes a world of difference. I have replied to several threads on reccomendations on bows, and I say go for a really nice custom bow, used - something that is quality and if you decide you don't like it, sell it back on EBAY and you won't lose much .

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