This is my first year with a recurve and I just harvested a doe last weekend at 6 steps. Fun stuff! There is a 150-160 class 10 at my parenets and I have been intending to hunt with the wheel bow but in reality all my stands are 20 or less shots so I think, like you I will persue the big guy with the recurve. I just bought the wheel bow this spring but it might be retired. Antelope hunting excluded. After this season I either need to finish the hickory self bow I started or get a new recurve with a heavier draw to continue but this has been a fun adventure that I don't want to end. Congrats on a nice buck and a renewed spirit.