need advice about a recurve bow

[BigK]

I'd like to pick up a relatively inexpensive bow to practice with. I haven't shot a bow in over 20+ years, but used to be pretty decent at it. This will not be used for hunting (unless the zombie apocalypse breaks out, LOL).

I have absolutely ZERO interest in a compound bow. I am DEAD SET on a takedown recurve bow. So, please try and keep those 2 points in mind.

A buddy at work is real into archery and uses a Martin 50#. I'm leaning toward the 45-55# draw weight range...any suggestions? Too much? Too little?

Am I going to be disappointed in something like this [url="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samick-Sage-Bow-50-Right-Hand-Take-Down-Hunting-Bow-/160902486549?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2576891a15%22%5DSamick"]http://www.ebay.com/...6891a15[/url] or this [url="http://www.amazon.com/Martin-Jaguar-Takedown-50-Pound-Camouflage/dp/B00753AZ5U/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=3NH6ZO2I8JMK&coliid=I3AX6OVT8HXKK4%22%5DMartin"]http://www.amazon.co...T8HXKK4[/url] ?

Any other advice would be awesome.

[Guest rebeldrummer]

you should do just fine w/ either of those two..
and that poundage is just fine...remember, there is no let off cams like compound bows have

try archerytalk.com for a lot more info than I am able to give you.

[maroonandwhite]

I have the sage in 35 for the wife and 45 for myself. I'd start out with 40 or 45 to make sure you get your form right. The sage is a great bow plus you can buy different limbs later on.

[BigK]

I was leaning toward the cheaper of the 2, but can't help but wonder of the aluminum riser on the Martin will be something I'll appreciate later.

[Jonnin]

It is a bit heavy for playing around. Nothing wrong with that, but drop 10 pounds off it and you can shoot a lot longer in a day, hold it back easier to focus on aim, etc. And I assure you a 40 will poke a hole in cardboard at 50 yards.

[BigK]

That makes sense, Jonnin.

[Guest Triggerhappyzach]

I have the 50# Martin Jaguar takedown, its a great bow. Comes with a junk rest that needs upgraded asap, but i flung alot of arrows downrange this summer with it and really enjoyed it. I had owned a few compound bows before, but the recurve bows and the snap-shooting technique were completely new to me. Mines been good to me so far, some people have had trouble with the stock bowstring, but i wax mine before and after every shoot and in between if im going to shoot more than 30 arrows or so. But ive got around 200 shots so far through mine and ive had mo trouble.