Its all about the person letting the string go. All bows are inherently accurate. You may find it easier to place your hand in the same spot which may equate to slightly better accuracy, but in the end it will always be the archer not the bow that hits the bulls eye or the game.

With the recurve you may find yourself more involved with aiming techniques.

Ive recently gone from recurve to hybrid longbow. I still shoot both but highly favor the hybrid longbow instead. Just something about the simplicity of the hybrid i love. Im shooting a 60" 35lb takedown fleetwood timberridge which also has available recurve limbs that i plan to purchase 1 day. 1 riser and both sets of limbs will make the possibilities endless, kind of like a ilf does. Might want to check into this bow, its fairly priced, has a beautiful grip and shoots great.

Try to shoot a Robertson Fatal Styk, a Wes Wallace Mentor, a Schafer Silvertip, or even an original Brackenbury Legend and see if you like the grip.

There are many quality recurves and all of them shoot much alike. If you're not sure, I wouldn't be putting upwards toward a thousand bucks in one. Try a used one to see how you like it, or one of the Samick models which area also very good bows. I don't adjust my aiming for any bow, my method is already built- in, not something you change from bow to bow.

The extra mass should give you a more solid shot process. They don't move as easily through the shot..extras mass, and they are easier to be consistently accurate with from arrow to arrow. If your form is solid, you likely won't change anything. Enjoy.

There are many quality recurves and all of them shoot much alike. If you're not sure, I wouldn't be putting upwards toward a thousand bucks in one. Try a used one to see how you like it, or one of the Samick models which area also very good bows. I don't adjust my aiming for any bow, my method is already built- in, not something you change from bow to bow.

The extra mass should give you a more solid shot process. They don't move as easily through the shot..extras mass, and they are easier to be consistently accurate with from arrow to arrow. If your form is solid, you likely won't change anything. Enjoy.

Trying new bows is fun but can be detrimental to improving your shooting. Pick one bow that you like and stick with it. That is how you will best improve your shooting.

Grip is ultra important. Good luck.

I went in the opposite direction. If your form is not perfect, and mine wasn’t, the lighter mass wt. bow reveals errors more readily. If you shoot well with the hybrid, then a heavier in hand recurve should be fine. MP

I went in the opposite direction. If your form is not perfect, and mine wasn’t, the lighter mass wt. bow reveals errors more readily. If you shoot well with the hybrid, then a heavier in hand recurve should be fine. MP

Or you could try a 3pc longbow with a recurve grip. I picked this up recently and really like it for the price. Just an option.. http://www.twigarchery.com/big-rock-black-hunter-longbow/

Been shooting mostly Black Widow PL longbows for the last 6 or7 years. 2 years back I picked up a used 3 piece recurve and killed a couple of does with it. Accuracy in the woods was the same as the PL. I shot the recurve a bit better on the 3D range. I enjoy the longbow more, but that's just my personal preference. Sold that recurve last year, but now I am watching the classifieds for another one. Fickle ain't I? Good luck and enjoy your bow.

"With the recurve you may find yourself more involved with aiming techniques"

Only if you decide you want to.

I went to the heavier 3 piece recurve,it seem to work better for me over the lighter hybrid longbow.I now use a Chastain Royal recurve,60 amo 47# @ 28 inches.

I would give it a try and see what you think about the 3 piece bow.It could be a 3 piece with hybrid limbs are even a few that have a more mild reflex/deflex limb.Doesnt have to be a recurve.The only thing you are really changing is the mass weight of the bow and what you think will be a more contoured or sculpted grip.Which may or may not be of benefit.

Keep in mind that thier are many one piece bows that fill this criteria as well.More mass weight and sculpted grips.Just depends on riser length,depth and width of riser.Thier more pleasing to the eye.But may not be as utilitarian as far as interchangability of limbs.

Of the four bow styles I've had (3-piece recurve, mild R/D longbow, 1 piece recurve, 1 piece hybrid) I shoot and hunt with the take down recurve the least. I definately shoot it the best but it's a load to carry around, especially if you add the quiver.

Over the years I've been drifting more to my longbows. They just have that cool factor and are fun to shoot. The hybrid, which is truly the best of both worlds, just became a little boring and I sold it. I break out the 1-piece recurve now and then just to change things up.

Shoot them all and enjoy them. You don't have to find "the one".

Bow types have nothing to do with how you aim them. I shoot the same way regardless of what the ends of the bow look like.

If you can find a used one that would be nice to save $.

I shoot a 2 piece Fox Breed thats 62 inches.I have had quite a few 2 PC bows.Many had a brass steel sleeve.Which I like as its very strong and adds some weight.The breed is a 50s style but has a longer riser than most 50s style bows.Anyway its very nice and solid with some heft.

In a 1 or 2 PC you may want to try a phenolic riser for weight.

Good luck in Bama.

I've recently gone the opposite from recurve to the hybrid longbows. Kinda surprised at how much I like em. My recurves are just sitting there. The hybrids to me aim better, seem more forgiving and are easier to carry, can't see switching back. I had zero transition problems and don't see any in reverse but let me say a "fitted" grip could have you squeezing handle. I personally don't shoot or teach that way and push more in the throat area with last 2 fingers unassisting holding bow. There are other methods but imo too much hand on a grip could make things worse for some people.

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