I liked the long bow question but I do not shoot long bows so I'll ask it for recurve's.

What in your opinion are the best recurves? I'm looking for something about 50 lbs.

How much bucks?  You can find used Ben Pearsons for $60 to $100 that are wonderful bows.  Not as pretty as the modern customs . . . but the deer aren't supposed to see what get's 'em anyhow.

Probably a used Wing (Bob Lee) Red Wing Hunter is the best bow for the buck: $160 to $200.

Of mine, the best $100 I ever spent on a bow was for my 62" Browning Explorer.  Still a heck of a bow for that much money.

I know you will get many opinions on this. Although not cheap i just dont see how you could go wrong with a black widow recurve. Smoothest drawing bow I own, puts arrows where im looking.

It's just my opinion, but it's hard to go wrong with a good used bow out of the classifieds. If you get something that you can't live with, it can be resold with hardly any loss of money.

Best for the buck?
I don't think you can get any better than a good used Bear, Pearson, Wing, or any of those older bows. At swap meets, yard sales, or Craig's List, you can get them at pretty good prices and they've still got decades of good shooting left in them.

Guy

I have shot many custom bows, but none that I like more than my Bob Lee's both long bows and recurves, the Lee TD longbows have become my favorite of the 2. And you won't find a company better to work with after you purchase a Bob Lee, no matter if you buy it new, or by one used and want it refinished, or the tiller changed, or whatever, they will be happy to work with you.

A older Bear Grizzly, they are hard to beat for the price that one can be bought for.

That is a tough question !

If you go to the classifides you can find several good deals on nice bows.

Here is my list of my "best bows"

Red Wing hunter
Black Douglas
Black Widow PMA
Dale Dye
Hummingbird Kingfisher
Habu
DAS with Border ILF limbs

And on and on  

Some is very expencive other is bought used to a very good price.

Margly

that is a question that cant be anwsered.

some guys will tell ya its the 100.dollar bow.
some guys will tell ya its the 1500.dollar bow.

The bow of your choice from the Trad Gang Classifieds.

I personally feel that is a Predator TD.It has everything a quality TD recurve is supposed to have plus some of the best speed availible.Honorable mention goes to a Jeffery royal mag.Not smoking fast but is great all round.

There are more costly bows,but I feel IN MY OPINION these have the best features and performance for a new/used price.

look at the mad dog bows  it will put a smile on you face  

I'm a Pittsley Predator fan myself. Always have been. I've owned two of'em including the one I have now.

I also love Black Widows too. Would love to have a nice BW one piece in 56" or 58" with tulipwood throughout!

Timberhawk

The one you like the best will be your best bow for your buck.

My fav's

Black Widow PSA
Black Widow PSR
Toelke Curlew

These are some I like:
1. Schafer Silvertip -- $890 Base.
2. Pittsley Predator - $699-1,250
3. The Stick -- $799
4. Bear Custom Kodiak Take Down (new) $799
5. Rose Oak Super Wildcat (1-piece)
6. Black Widow $900+


I saw the Samick's first hand yesterday at the ATA Trade Show.  I was pleasantly surprised how nice looking and well made they seemed to be. These bows are extremely well-priced (hundreds less than those above).  In fact, I picked up an odd shaped bow, sort of turkish. And it was much nicer than I thought it would be. Felt cool to draw and fit nicely.

As others have said the classified are a great place to get a good deal on a like-new used bow. The fellows selling on classifieds will treat you as well and as quickly as any of the bowyers.

I was going to say the same thing ctred4d.
The one  you like the best.

Taterbones,
Your question is legit. Until you've tried some bows you won't know what you like best. Also, one of the values of this site is to get opinions from people who have tried many bows. These opinions might help you decide what you should try in your search for what you like best.

For me a bow is a very personal thing. What one person likes I might not like -- in fact, I don't like most bows. I have identified some folks on this site that have very similar tastes as mine and I value their opinions as I contemplate bows.

You'll need to determine:
1. Do you prefer LB or Recurve?
2. What is your draw length as this often has some bearing on the length of your bow.
3. What draw weight is best for you.
4. Are exotic woods important?
5. What is your current price target-$60-$2,000+?
6. Is used ok? Do you mind if it is blemished?

One thing you will find difficult here, is eliminating a bow from possiblity. The folks here, me included, are very reluctant to tell you when they don't like a bow. The ones we don't like are simply left off the lists.

I've found one of your best investments would be to attend a Trad Show where many of the bowyers, some with used equipment show up.  If you are a RH shooter your search will be easier as there are at least 10 times as many RH as LH bows out there.

After you've filtered through information, tried several bows, and if you are so inclined, spent money on bows you won't like, you'll know what you like best.

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