Talondale

I shoot a compound right now and would like to get a recurve for hunting. What kind of specs should I look for in a recurve if I have a 30" draw length and shoot 72#? Is buying a used recurve a bad idea? I just want one for occassional shooting so I don't want to sink a lot of money into a recurve. I already shoot instinctive. I've seen some bows cheap on ebay is that a good idea? What would someone recommend as far as make? Black widow, bear kodiak, red wing? These are all names I've seen online.

Bob H in NH

I shoot 30 inches @65 lbs with my compound, I bought a used recurve to play with and love it. I shoot right at a 28 inch draw for the recurve and its a 45 lb recurve. I could probably shoot a bit more weight, but don't shoot it enough to build up to it.

--Bob

moose1915

i'd start with a martin x-200 or a quality used bear. start low to build your form, then work up to what you can handle for hunting. the difference 5lbs can make is ALOT when it comes to flinging 100 arrows an hour!

you can get alot of used bow for 100-200 bucks, then when your ready have a sweet one built to the specs you want

good luck!

ps . i used to shoot a 30" 50-65 lb pull compound(depending on conditions), with a recurve i'm only 50lbs @28" ...can pull alot more but practice isnt as much fun!

bigbuck90

If your just starting out with recurves i would go with martin, they make good bows for the money. But if your wanting to put a lot of money into a bow i would go with black widow, they make awesome bows but cost anywhere from $700-$900. I shot a $900 blackwidow yesterday and it was the beswt recurve ive shot yet. But everyone ive talked to says martin makes good recurves without the big price... Hope this helps.

BB90

Double Creek

I would post this in the Traditional Forum, you can get all the help you need there.

121553

I like the Black/Widow. They custom make your bow to fit you and service is exceptional. You can actually talk to the bower as he is making your bow. You can also try bows out and send them back. There kinda pricey but well worth it. My last one lasted 15yrs and I called B/W and gave them my bow serial number and they already knew who I was by tracking that number. I hope to have the PMAII Take Down recurve in a LH model this season, $880.00, ouch.
Request one of there catologs 417-725-3113 or www.blackwidowbows.com Good shooting, Bobby