I have always liked and been partial to the Bear Kodiak Hunters between 1967-1977 recurves. Many of them are available still in EC on eBay for a decent price, they are still very functional shooting bows w/o breaking the bank for a custom recurves costing perhaps $600+ these days.

The Bear Kodiak Mag's are nice too - however, they are shorter (48" long) and because of that CAN cause finger pinch when shooting fingers. The Kodiak Hunter series are 60" long which eliminates finger pinch really.

These bows are beautiful, were made well, and are very nice bows still - most collectable now that Fred Bear has passed away.

I have a 1970's Bear Kodiak Hunter that is in near-mint condition that I purchased on eBay for $300 - but they can be found for less as well. They made these bows in a beautiful walnut brown color and a really nice green color (that's what I have) called green Futurewood.

Check them out. They are gorgeous looking bows, shoot well, and were made well.