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pros & cons??

Started by hunting stix, September 23, 2007, 03:40:00 PM

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hunting stix

I'm sure this quest. has been asked b4, but I am new so... what are the pros & cons between a recurve and longbow?? I want to buy a bow ( which will be my first trad bow) so this would really help. Thanks for all your help!!
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ishiwannabe

There are numerous reasons for each depending on who you talk to and what they prefer. Both will do the job quite well.
Personally owning both, I find the LB is a tad quieter, while the recurves are a tad faster. Other than that, I think it is pretty much your own preference. Get your handson a few of each and shoot em. You will figure out what ya like pretty quick.
"I lost arrows and didnt even shoot at a rabbit" Charlie after the Island of Trees.
                        -Jamie

Orion

Because of their limb design, most recurves draw a little smoother.  Most have larger, heavier risers, which reduces the hand shock a little more.  Recurve limb design also contributes to a lessening of hand shock.  However, in my opinion, hand shock isn't something to worry about much.  All bows have some.  It's hardly noticeable after one has been shooting a while.  Most recurves are also centershot, or have their sight windows cut past center, which means they'll generally accept a larger range of arrow spine weights, i.e., easier to tune.  Generally, recurves can be a little shorter for a given draw length, which makes better suited to use in portable blinds.  On the other hand, to me, recurves feel a little mushy, and I prefer the lightness of longbows.


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