Recurves that perform "better than average"?

[Peckerwood]

I have owned or shot a lot of bows in my archery life. The best all around bow by a LARGE margin is the Border Hex 6 limb series. They are the fastest , smoothest, and most quiet limbs out there. Everyone that has shot my Border limbs gets a big smile on their face after the shot.

If you ever get to shoot a set of hex 6 limbs , I think you will get a big smile too.

Bill

[Bob Morrison]

Speed is nice but if the bow is not smooth and stable it will not be a bow most will enjoy shooting. probably 90+% of the limbs being built will draw around 3# per inch and considered smooth.  In a bow in hunting weight 2# per inch is super sweet. Stability will be determined by design and materials used.

[wtpops]

At my draw 31" my widow does well. I just put together a ILF, 17" Morrison riser and Border HEX 6 H limbs. Im very impressed with this set up. I have been hearing very good things about the Dryad ACS recurve limb, When i get a chance i might just pick up a set for the Morrison riser.

[ron w]

After re-reading all the posts, I guess the best performing recurve is the one you personally shoot the best........just my thoughts!!      

[Bob Morrison]

Rick, It would be nice to have a set of Max1 on that riser.

[ermont]

Toelke Curlew. What a great bow!

[MCNSC]

I think that  speed in a bow is subjective , unless you are using a meter. I have owned quite a few of the bows listed I personally didn't notice a real difference in speed, and speed is defiantly not the determining factor in keeping a bow. My first criteria for a bow is being able to shoot it consistently. I want to be able to pick up my bow and make good shots after not shooting it for a while, that is what, for me makes a bow a keeper. OK back to the subjectiveness, I have a PSAX and a Tall Tines to my ears and eyes the PSAX is faster and quieter, several folks that have seen me shoot both have the exact opposite impression. They see the TT as faster and quieter. But no matter, I can pick up the PSA anytime and it hits where I want.

[trad_bowhunter1965]

Originally posted by Shedrock:
Herb Meland, Pronghorn Custom Bows, builds a better than average performance recurve. Ask Randy, aka Ferret WYO about his latest. If I recall, he said it shot a 500 and some grain arrow at 197, and that is a 57# bow. Herb's "Ferret" recurves are darn nice.

DITTO The Ferret is on my list.

[snag]

Speed is way overrated. Almost all modern day bows are able to send a hunting weight arrow fast enough to hit it's target. But if the "shootability" or the bow isn't great it really doesn't matter how fast it is.
The Blacktail Bows are so well designed that I have found them to have a grip area that provides a consistant reference to the bow. They draw and send an arrow so smoothly and is easy to hold on point.

[ALW]

I have a rather long draw, but a one piece Fedora and a Pittsley Predator seemed to be the fastest I've shot.      Aaron

[threeunder]

Thanks for all the responses.   I agree that performance is an individual/subjective aspect.   It seems that, for many, performance is heavily weighted toward speed.  That's neither right nor wrong, just the way some measure performance.

My thoughts at this point are to test drive a KB.  

Thanks again,

[steadman]

It depends on your definition of performance. My Stalker hybrid with the static limbs shoots compatible to most (173 with a 650 grain woodie 55@29) but I like my bows quiet and dead in the hand with a grip that molds to my hand and puts it in the same place every time. My Stalker is that bow. The quietest recurve I've ever not heard!!

[cacciatore]

Those Max1 limbs turn me on!

[Archie]

I have been shooting my 68# at 31" Black Widow PMA with 800-grain arrows, and I've been shocked at how fast those heavy arrows fly.  I make very little adjustment for distance when flinging arrows, and the arrows really rip.

Chronograph?  Probably never.  Does +/- 5 feet per second really matter anyway?  I compare bow performance by the Blacky Schwartz reviews.  Same methodology, same machine, same tester... and done objectively, rather than subjectively.

If someone starts turning out bows that Blacky tests at 225 fps (Kirk?    :eek: )  , I'll prick up my ears.  But for the time being, I have no interest in blowing a bunch of money running through bow after bow after bow, looking for Miss Universe.  I sometimes wonder if our bow mentality is the same as the Hollywood-marriage mentality, where someone finds their "perfect match", only to be divorced in 2 years and playing the field again... and again... and again... looking for perfection that will never exist.

[Forrest Halley]

Recurves that perform better than average...
If it's a sweet anchor that feels like a release leading to a very accurate short bow, than I'd say Whisperstik Mojostik. At it's peak it feels incredibly smooth. I'm not sure it's setting any speed records around 185 with an 870gr arrow, but it's quick and quiet.
If it's speed, then I like the Bama Expedition. Yes it's an RD longbow, but mine slings an 850gr arrow over 200fps. It's a fun bow to play with.

[drewsbow]

I love my whisperstik mojo recurve, for me its the best fit

[wtpops]

Originally posted by Bowbldr:
Rick, It would be nice to have a set of Max1 on that riser.

Yes indeed it would!!!

[wtpops]

Originally posted by Bowbldr:
Rick, It would be nice to have a set of Max1 on that riser.

Yes indeed it would!!!

[Gen273]

For me, a few real good performers in a recurve that come to mind is a Zipper SXT, RER Arroy and a Predator.

By the way, I have always wanted to try a Silvertip, maybe someday.

[limbow]

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