Buckslayer:
It is simply a matter of learning and following a different and correct process. Even though some aspects may be similar between a compound and a recurve, pretend that none are.
Once you accept that recurve is totally different, pretend that nothing related to compound applies, learn how to properly setup a recurve for your physical specs, learn how to properly setup and tune a recurve, understand how to obtain best arrow flight from a recurve, and understand how to troubleshoot a recurve, you will be an accurate stick shooter.
Lastly, you do not have to shoot a bare bow and you do not have to shoot instinctively. You can "Gucci" the bow.
