OK. So here is my problem. I have been out of archery for about 4 years now. I am looking for a cheap traditional bow to get back into things. I took a job driving long haul and sold all my equipment. I have a local job now and really want to start shooting again. Before I sold my equipment I was shooting a 55# Martin Dream Catcher with Port Orford Safts 23/64", 55-60 spine 125 grain field point, (135 grain zwickey for hunting) and a damascus glove and really liked it. I really am not looking to spend $700 on a bow at this point in time though so, I have narrowed it down to 4 bows I really like. I did shoot a recurve before but I am also interested in a couple longbows right now. I have never killed any animals with a traditional bow so I am looking for a bow that will give me the best penetration for whitetail. I do plan on being ready for next deer season. I am kind of scared of the 2 recurves though because I have been reading some horror stories about their limbs. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
1) Martin Jaguar Take Down Recurve
2) Martin X-150 Recurve
3) Martin L-100 Longbow
4) PSE Legacy Longbow