recurve

[forced2workborn2fish]

so, since I don't have a press and can't find anyone within two hours to work on my bow I've decided to try a recurve, but I'd like to know what you guys think as far as pros and cons to recurves :gunsmilie:

[HUNTINGMAN]

Nothing wrong with a recurve,I have one that I cant shoot for it is a left handed bow and im right handed.If i could shoot it i would be hunting with it more than my compound.

[JimPic]

A few things to consider and I don't really believe that they're con's.

A recurve will take time to become proficient with it...alot longer learning curve than with a compound but I think that's the fun thing...just a part of the journey.

Weight is something to think about also. I know fellows that can shoot 80# compounds all day but get worn out after 30 or so shots with a 55# recurve...there's no let-off on these bows so don't go too heavy. And a 45# recurve will kill deer all day long

As for the pro's...

As a hunting weapon,I think it's the best thing in the woods in the hands of a skilled archer.

They're very easy to tune...usually no tools are needed(a takedown you might need an allen wrench to take the limbs off). Adjusting the brace height is usually all it takes

They're lightweight. My heaviest bow might be 3 lbs tops

And...they're just a blast to shoot and you don't have to pay outrageous prices for one. I have a couple of Black Widows that'll cost ya $1200 but I also have a 35 yr old Shakespeare recurve that I paid $60 for it that'll stack the arrows just as well

Edited May 20, 2010 by JimPic

[JimPic]

Here's a few of my bows

And my girlfriend and her 4yr old grandson with their bows. This was their 1st traditional 3D shoot. We all had alot of fun

[Dakota]

I like them...a lot more simple to shoot...just not as much energy. I've shot recurve, longbow and compound but mostly shoot compound and longbow now.

Dakota

[rhine16]

Good advice from Jimpic.

I picked up a recurve for the first time last February. I hunted with it a handful of times throughout the season but never took a shot. As far as shooting, They are so much more fun to target shoot and such with in my opinion. Very, very challenging.

One thing, have you bowhunted in the past? If so, then I don't think you'll have a problem with one. If not, remember that shot selection is the key.

[Adjam5]

I am looking for a greater challenge in the woods and that is what I think the ole stick n string brings ya.

Wood arrows, feather fletch...no stone tips..yet!