Well, my father and hunting buddy passed away over 12 years ago now, and I finaly pulled his recurve out today and am hoping to spend some time with it in the woods this year. Its a Ben Pearson Deer Slayer 7300 and has AN-7490, 58", and what looks like a 1 with a line through it or a (t) then a # sign and then -28. I'm assuming the 7490 is the model, the 1 is probablya 4 rubbed of meaning 45pounds at 28" draw?
Anyway, I'm looking for any help in choosing arrows, broadheads, and books on shooting this completely different animal! Thank-you and Good Hunting!

We can help you get started, but will need more information. Primarily, you need to find out what your draw length is and what you are pulling at that draw length. You can shoot wood, carbon, or aluminum, I'd probably start with aluminum. Keep the arrow weight up to 8 grains per lb or more. A good 2-blade broadhead will work great on deer and such with the lower poundage. Dacron only string on that bow--endless or flemish will work. A good book is Byron Ferguson's "Become the Arrow". I don't reccomend anything by Asbell--just my opinion. Get the basics down, then develop a style that works for you. Ferguson's book is a good read and easy to follow. You don't have to try to follow it word for word, and keep in mind his shooting style works great for him but may not be the best for you.

Good luck!

Chad

Thanks Chad for the great info! I'll track down the book today. With my compound I shoot a 28" draw, and this does feel very similiar when I'm in my normal stance. Although, I quickly learned my normal stance makes it difficult to aim with the recurve! LOL, I've been shooting it with my old aluminum arrows just to play, they are Easton gamegetter 2219's. I can't wait to get this set up and practice, what a ball!

I inherited a Ben Pearson Deerslayer from my father also but it has none of those marking on it that that you mentioned that I have ever found. All I have ever seen on it is the name. Any idea how old that bow is? Best that I can tell mine dates back to the late 50's....'57-'59 or 60. Which is newer than I would have thought this bow was.