A custom Marriah Thermal is something to look at and he is a sponsor here.

You had better look at the Rampart 3 piece bows by John Gottshalk. They sell through RMSG, a sponsor here. I've shot a lot of bows and the Ramparts are always right there. And not just for me. Most people who try them shoot well with them. They really are great bows and in your price range.

The finishing is perfect too. They have more reflex than Pronghorns and a more sculpted grip, though by no means a recurve grip.

Joshua

QuoteOriginally posted by coaster500:
Classified Ads, lots of great bows for sale in your price range.....

Good luck

Ditto on that..found my recurve right here on trad gang for a heck of a deal.

QuoteOriginally posted by KEG:
There are two other ranges besides Camp Pendleton within driving  distance. I am a member of Bearstate Archers out in Lake Henshaw and would like to invite you to come out and shoot with us sometime while you are here. There is also a range in Balboa Park in San Diego and they usually have a shoot the first Sunday of the month. While you are here I'm sure we could rustle up a few recurves for you to try.
Ken

Right there with you Ken. We have a good group of TGers here in San Diego...

My best advice devildog would be to try as many different bows as you can before sinking major amounts of money in one. Some bows will fit your hand better and give you a "natural point of aim,natural point of impact"(sound familier?) That way you wont be stuggling as much with inconsistancy as you shoot more. As for the pendleton range if its anything like the one 15 years ago get cheap arrows as you will trash alot if you miss the bales,alot of rock under very little dirt.