Soliciting Opinions(What do you reccomend?)

[Mudd]

After hunting with this old 50's style long curve I am giving some consideration to giving a newer long recurve a try.

I need it to be smooth and accurate.
(good point-ability)

I'd love to get some opinions where I might start to look.

Thanks in advance!

God bless,Mudd

[David Yukon]

Mudd, when you say log recurve, how long are you talking about?

[Mudd]

I'd say a minimum of 58" but more like 60"/62".

The real truth is... I don't know, and am just guessing.

Thanks for your time.

God bless,Mudd

[Missouri Bowman]

Try a Bear bow. They're easy to find. If you want fancy and new try a Dale Dye bow. He makes them up to 64 inches I believe.  I shoot 68 to 70 inch Hill bows and they do feel smoother easier to pull then 60 inch longbows.

[Piratkey]

Black widow pch in 60# and Caribow silverfox (hybrid)

[Andrew Downs]

Border Black Douglas 60 -64 " would suit you.
Smoothest to shoot for me.
I also just unloaded a 62" Predator - very nice, smooth shooting bow that outshot a number of customs at twice the price

[Mudd]

Where are all the recurve shooters?


God bless,Mudd

[The Night Stalker]

I have shot many recurves over the years, all top line. Black widows do not have a smooth draw for me. For performance, smooth of draw and accuracy, the best I have shot is my Welch Dakota pro. Hands down, it out shoots all the big names. It is not the prettiest bow but you learn to like it after shooting it for a while. Looks are not everything. email me and I will tell you all the bows I have owned and shot.

[cbCrow]

I shoot primarily longbows, but wanted a recurve that was in the 50's style to make transitioning easy. I got a Kohannah "Kurve" and have never regretted it. It allows me to do the switch with a minimum of adjustment. Mine is 64" long and is one sweet shooting bow, give Bob Rousello a call you won't be disappointed.

[Killdeer]

Do you mean a semi-recurve?
Do you want to try a different handle shape?
I am having trouble visualizing what it is, exactly, that you want.

Killdeer

[Bill Carlsen]

Martin Hunter

[Stumpkiller]

Originally posted by Bill Carlsen:
Martin Hunter

I'd always recommend that one.

Recurves are a little more sensitive to release technique.  I have a Dick Palmer Hunter longbow (72") and I have issues with the vertical dispersion but always lay them in a narrow "alley".  You think it's more accurate because your brain corrects and the next arrows are center target.  With my recurves I have less of that vertical issue (much higher arrow speed helps) but can get a little "wide" when I get tired or sloppy.  

But when it comes down to making the first arrow count . . . give me my recurves.  I don't say this to open the recurve vs. longbow debate, but to stress that you will need to work into a recurve.  IMHO that are more difficult to shoot well vs. a longbow but reward a good archer.  Give yourself time to learn.

One tip is to find one that suits your hand.  Recurves go wild with the grip and some just won't feel right to you, while others may feel plain awful.  Then you'll pick one up and say "Hey, that's nice" and then you'll praise that make at the expense of others.

Bears are smooth and reliable, Martins faster but, like with cars, there are tradeoffs.  I like the old Ben Pearson bows, too.  Check the classifieds and you'll be astounded at the variety recurves are available in (new or used).  Unfortunately, what I like probably won't be what you will like.  If you stick with a "name brand" used bow you can usually sell it for what you paid.

[PEARL DRUMS]

I just acquired a 62" Fatal Styk and have never had a bow be so repeatable. It shoots a perfect arrow every time and seems to find its way to the bull every time. I have been at this for a while and have shot lots of great bows, but the Robertson takes the cake for accuracy, comfort, and smoothness. The downside, they aint cheap!!!

[cacciatore]

If you want a smooth recurve you need to look for a short riser and long limbs.If you want the max stability and accuracy you need a riser with a good mass.So many to try.Ask some friends of yours what they can loan you.

[rbbhunt]

You might look at RER bows.  I shot several while visiting them and they are sweet.  IMO, your draw length somewhat determines a good bow length for you.  If you have a longer draw length, I feel a longer bow will work better for you.  Look at the RER bows as they are static tipped and you can get good perfomance and I found that a static tipped recurve will draw smoother and easier than a working recurve of the same weight.

 For example, I have a 52" Sovereign at 45# and I feel that it draws easier/smoother than my 58", 44# Black Widow.  And I also have a 54# Sovereign that I can shoot well, but feel almost overpowered with a 50# working recurve.

[hvyhitter]

I have a 62" Roseoak king panther that I'll never trade or sell. Been through alot of others over the years but this ones a keeper.

[snag]

Hi Mudd, 62" is a great length in a recurve. But it does depend on your draw length. If it were 27" you could go to a 60" also...but since yours is 28" I'd stick with 62".  That length still fits in the cab of my truck!

[BobCo 1965]

Some may disagree, but I personally feel that there is no magic bow that by itself can make someone shoot more accurately or take away the shooters form element. The archer makes the bow shoot straight.

What I am saying is that the bow is really a personal preference. Personally, I like a Bob Lee recurve mainly because for some reason, his grip just fits me right and feels good. I also like the additional weight of the four limb bolts and the materials used in the bow. I would probably never buy one new however because the price/benefit may not be there for me personally.

[30coupe]

I've got a Badger recurve by John Holzrichter (sp.?) of Wichita, KS with both 58" and 60" limbs. It is the smoothest drawing bow I have. My oldest son draws 29 1/2" and says he feels no stack. I know I sure don't at 28". I probably should sell it, because I just can't seem to give up my longbows. If you're interested, let me know and I'll send you some pictures.

[joekeith]

Don't pass up a Bighorn if ya get the chance.  Good shooters for sure.