Thanks for all the well thought replies.....

I live in the West and my last two deer were killed at 300 yards with my 25.06. My friends have been steering me toward compound bows for the greater range but they lent me a recurve and it was so much more fun that I went ahead and bought one.

The way I see it any animal I kill with my bow is gonna be a trophy and the bow extends my season and opportunities...

Plan on a ton of practice then alot of hunting...and maybe a kill as well.