Switching from Compound Bow to Traditional Recurve Bow? 

Bought my first bow decided to go recurve. It comes in today. Super excited

The satisfaction of achieving a good level of precision in traditional archery and the possibility of continuous improvement are very satisfying sensations that attract many archers, once we eliminate and get through our many beginner mistakes in this fantastic sport.

You said it best when you said "Everything on a compound is designed to take the archer out of the equation". I feel most hunters who place killing an animal as the highest priority are using compounds. The guys that just enjoy the experience of the hunt and place the kill a bit lower in priority and like the simplicity of the equipment are using traditional bows. Some just want it "easier". Some just like to be out chasing game. The biggest thing a new trad shooter can do is start at short range, like 25 feet, and stay short for a good long time until their form and shot cycle are getting ingrained and they are really getting used to it. Then move back 5 feet and do it all over again. Too many begginers want to start shooting at 30 yards and cant understand why their arrows are going out in the scrub brush.

I am learning to shoot and hunt with a recurve mainly using yours and a few other channels' tutorials. My dad passed away before teaching me to hunt but left me with a love and respect for the outdoors. Clay, I appreciate all your detailed videos because they really help the new guys like me!

Traditional archery.... putting the arch back in archery! Gotta love it!!!

Made the leap from compound to recurve and only regret is wish I would have sooner !! Great videos Clay!!

I remember the day I decided to quit shooting my compound. I shot a buck at 48 yards. I know a lot of guys that think that’s a short distance, but for me it just seemed like I was cheating. I don’t look down my nose at anybody that shoots compounds, it’s just not for me. It’s been 10 years this October since I even picked one up, and I have no desire to ever go back... plus I get to break my buddies chops about them using “training wheels” 😂. They don’t appreciate that part, though.

My biggest advice to any starter Archer is, do not try to shoot a compound bow with all the goodies on it as your first few shots. I personally think a archer needs to realise how easy it is to miss, and how much freaking satisfaction you get when your arrow flys true and hits the mark!

That's good stuff. I've been hunting with compounds for well over 25 years. A couple of years ago I jumped into traditional archery. Here's my take on both. My first compound was a top of the line Mathews that I bought from my brother. He had used it for three years. Since then, I have owned many bows from most of the most well known bow companies. I feel that anyone buying a compound should always go with the flagship models but maybe three or four years old, much like a used car----and that's primarily because compound bows have topped out in performance. So, you can save a lot of money and not sacrifice anything. The newest models ----I have found-----don't perform better, although there are certainly advancements in tuning the bows but that's about it. I have a 10 year old Bowtech that shoots just as well as their new models. When I decided to get into traditional archery I did a lot of on line research and watched a lot of videos and reviews. So, instead of spending a lot of money on a custom bow, I went out and bought a Black Hunter recurve that I paid a little over $115.00 . After I got into trad archery I then purchased a custom recurve from one of the best known bowyers out there. That bow cost $1,500. It's a one piece and it truly is a work of art. But here's the truth. It does not shoot any better than the cheap Black Hunter. In fact, the cheap Black Hunter is faster. So, I just feel that you can get started in traditional archery and learn how to shoot without breaking the bank. Just change out your string. You'll definitely see a difference there. But sure it's harder to harvest an animal with trad equipment. But when you do there is no greater rush.

"If Traditional was easy, compound bows would not exist" SOMEONE CALL THE POLICE, SHOTS FIRED

I first picked up a compound bow, then I bought a traditional after a couple years, then a crossbow. Crossbow went first, then with much hesitation the compound went as well. I've been happily hunting with purely my traditional bow now! Love it

Had the bow set up at a pro shop. It performed just fine ru-vid.comUgkxQEKUoxLWwayEDZR0NKB-5limn4MBU-2L . And I would say this is a good starting now that I could pass down to my son when he is older.But the package was missing the release and a nock was missing from one arrow.Dealing with customer support was terrible. They suggested I buy a new release rather than correct their own quality control issue because it’s to expensive for the. to ship it out from China.Update: manufacturer got back to me and resolved the issue. I retract the above statement.

I am always learning new things in Recurve barebow and I just love that no tools are helping me screw up or get a great shot. I can't blame it on anything other than myself... well maybe the off arrow tip is loose and I'll tighten it before the shot if I feel it.

My first bow was a recurve with traditional rest. Have often though of going back. Love seeing info on the two. Awesome video!

Archery, easy to learn, lifetime to master! Love trad thanks for your videos.

Great video thanks Clay! I have a been hunting with a compound for 6 years now. I bought a 55lb PSE Ghost recurve lefty on Ebay. I have already scheduled lessons for 2021 and will buy a Samick Sage 35-40lb for learning form and bow fishing. Excited about adding this to my hunting options and glad you said it wont take years to be able to hint if yiu do it right. Thanks again!

Been trying to build my own traditional bow for a really long time now I got your videos to help me out iv watched them a hundred times over and just about every video you have here on RU-vid but for some odd reason I think I get to lost sometimes in the build that I don't catch myself making the mistakes but I'm still learning alot every time and one of my biggest dreams for me is to take a whitetail with a bow built with my own hands but until then I have not so expensive take down at 45lb and also a compound as well I love shooting then both going to try and take a deer with the recurve this year

I've all but put my compound up to shoot traditional. Opening day is this Saturday, I'll be in the woods with my longbow

Ive been compound hunting for 15 years now but I've been bit by the Trad bug. Trying super hard to decide where to start. Enjoying your videos

Great advice Clay. I think the biggest thing I struggled with when I decided to go Trad was arrow wt. Front of Center wt. proper spine and arrow tuning. Speed is almost a non factor with trad bows, but Momentum and perfect arrow flight is Everything. Be prepared to have a much heavier arrow setup than you're used to with a compound. Hair popping sharp fixed blade Broadheads are a must!!! Watch as many videos as you can about arrow tuning for trad set ups as you can.

I've bought 3 recurve bows in two years. Got all 3 at pawn shops. One is custom 40#- one Ben Pearson 40#- and A Bear Kodiak magnum 55#. Total cost $240. Get all my strings and accessories from 3Rivers Archery. Great people !!! Great videos Clay,!!!

Thank you for your time invested into this video. Helped me a good bit. I’m interested and new to the archery world. I love the concept of Recurve over the compound but now, thanks to your video I have a better understanding. Looking forward to more of your content.

Really solid set of instructions. Nice job. I’ve been a trad hunter for over 35 years.

Hi Clay i just want to say thank you so much ive been shooting compound for over 10 years switch too recurve bare bow been using you tips and tricks and 100% worked and loving it Thanks man and you kicked butt on alone good job man

I've been a Trad Bow hunter since about 1970 and Her is wisdom . PROPER REPEATABLE FORM . Most beginners OVERBOW themselves unless They have an experienced instructor to assist . Hunting / stalking skills can beat distance . Good video .

Excellent video. Thank you! As a new archery, these introductions are a fantastic resource.

I have hunted with rifles all my life and 2yrs ago I started archery hunting compound and recurve I now hunt with a longbow and have never had the satisfaction and richness of experiences in the wilderness before I love wat you stand for clay

I still have several recurves made in early 70's. My old school fish arrow/reel setup. And quite a few cedar arrows. I shot a few carp and a deer in the late 70's. I figure it is all vintage collectible stuff by now. Grandson was shooting in 4H and suckered me into shooting again after 30 years of "no time". Shot compound very well, prepping for bow season. Now here I sit healing from L2-L5 spinal fusion. Praying for next year.

Love seeing this. Here's how I look at it. Both weapons (compound, traditional) can get the job done but the traditional bow is for those who like to take it up a knotch. Of course it's more difficult, that's why we do it. It's art created with a brush vs taking the easy way out by removing the human equation.

Great info. I was already sold on traditional archery from previous videos. I plan to build my first self bow over the winter and get started.

After 14 year of shooting compound bows i tried to shoot a trad bow...reason? - target panic, i tried several releases and it didn't help me at all. I didn't know what to do to solve this problem, diffret releases, difrent sights and bows and...nothing. Some day i met a friend and he recommended me to try a traditional bow (a few days after that i found this channel) he sold me his Old Mountain "take down" bow and i realised that this bow (no sights, stabilizers, peep's and so on...) helps me to fix TP. After a 1,5 year of shooting trad bow i think i found a "new worlod" in archery. I still have my compounds because i love all kinds of bows and i will coumpound shoot bows too (some day) but now i go with traditional bows. I am very happy with it.

Thanks for making this Clay!

Outstanding video Clay. Thanks for sharing with the community.

I know its controversial but I love using recurve, compound and even a crossbow. Each has its strengths and benefits. As long as people are hunting and enjoying nature thats what matters to me. I actually started with crossbow and have now started getting into recurve.

Great advice Clay, I started archery with my son six years ago, we live in Spain, made my first bows from pvc pipe, they worked ok for us but snapped after two months. I then found on ebay a Ben Pearson colt for little money which I bought and refurbished as it was a bit rough, now own three , a colt a couger and a hunter all from the late sixties early seventies, they are beautiful and shoot well, or as well as I can, love the sport and I am still learning every day, wish I could hunt as you do, not possible here though, keep up the good work.

Always great Stu. This video makes me want to play with my recurves again

I remind myself every time that my recurve is a fluid extension of my arm. Confidence is key!

I like the idea of this video. I think you should also discuss these topics: - Arrows, what shaft material and how many for practice. - getting an instructor - how much draw weight and how to progress - stalking

For me, it's very similar to firearms. I own several AR's and AK's...but I enjoy my black powder guns more, especially when hunting. It's about the challenge.

Great job. you cover the subject completely.

I started with a Farmington Apache modern longbow from 3 Rivers for $199. Works great. Get 2 bows, one for hunting big game and one with a 24 to 30 draw weight to practice with.

Yep that string replacement in a pinch is what got me switched over, also the challenge of needing to get closer to the game you're hunting. Being a type 1 diabetic and being out in the wilderness cutting weight down was another big win for Trad over compound for me. I still love the performance of compounds but my recurve is now my go to for bowhunting. Love the videos and good luck on Alone Season 8

This is my second year using a recurve 45 pound bow thanks to you and gap shooting thank you

Traditional archery is a blast , it makes you concentrate on all aspects of your form , no matter how off I may be on some days ,when it all comes together it's so satisfying. I shoot a Bear archery Montana longbow , 40 # @ 28 " , however my draw length is 31" so it scaled to 52#'s . Very good informative video, thanks for the tips.

When I switched. I sold my PSE and bought a hickory long bow. Got damn good at shooting. Snuck up on a deer to 8 yards and shot a foot over her back lol Way more fun in that one miss with the trad than I’ve had with the 30 kills with a compound

At 2x the speed of a traditional bow, compound shooters really should be keeping their shots limited to about 2x the distance -- about 40-50 yards max. I used to put arrows in the kill zone at 80 pretty easily with my compound as a teenager (shooting fingers). But a lot of movement can happen while that arrow is in flight. And the speed of sound, at about 1100 fps, is still way faster than the fastest compound. Being able to hit a stationary target is just not the same as a live animal. Price-wise, I bought a Samick Sage several years ago when I picked up archery again. With an extra set of limbs and arows, I doubt I spent more than $350 out the door. I'm sure a custom bow would be much nicer to shoot and make me look cooler. I suppose I just don't know what I'm missing. But I doubt it would translate to any better real-world performance. So, for now, I'd rather keep that cash, invest it, buy other equipment, etc. And if I hadn't bought all this wood & tools over the last few years trying to make a bow myself, I'm sure I could have bought a couple of those nicer bows by now.

I've recently switched from a compound to a recurve. Mine is a 45# which I will use for hunting once I feel completely confident with it. I've got to disagree with factory traditional bows being dirt cheap. Maybe the dirt where I live is way more expensive than where you live lol. Even used (traditional) bows seem to hold their value pretty well. In my experience, people are eager to ditch "old tech" compound bows but they will hang onto their traditional bows. When they do sell the price is high. Can't blame them, a good traditional bow is as good at year 15 as it was at year one. I've been searching for a used American made 40# bow for target/fun shooting but so far even the most basic used ones are out of my budget range. All that said, your videos have been a huge help to me, so thank you!!! About a week ago I watched one of your videos about anchor points and it made a HUGE difference in my shooting. Just raising my anchor point made a big difference in my group sizes. My consistency also improved dramatically. I'm a huge fan of "Alone" and you were my favorite to win. When I started watching your archery videos I didn't even realize you were the same guy until you talked about it in one of them. Congrats on the win!! That was brutal!

I just got a steal of a deal on 9 bows, 4 of them compound, but I have no interest in compound. I’m thankful I found your channel as I begin my family’s archery journey. (The other 9 bows are recurve in varying sizes and weight.)

Love what your doing Clay, big fan of original archery. More trad = more deer in the woods!

Started shooting a Fiberglass "Indian" bow over 30 years ago. Got a compound "Robin Hood Jr." bow as a teen, quickly took the sights off. Began making traditional bows at around 30. 38 years old now, still loving and enjoying traditional archery.

Trad builds a great base for good archery skills across the board. I started trad and never switched. But I do enjoy being able to shoot a sub 3 inch group when I shoot one of my friends’ compounds. Even after 12+ years of trad I can’t even come close to my groups with a compound.

My bbglass composite flexref bow is 54" and 1.5 lbs. It's great one piece. Love carrying it in the woods. Comfortable shooter at 50#. Sends 400s just fine within 30 yards. I'm into it with 12 feather for $200. For the price I got a second 30# practice bow. $350 total. That's respectable for a person who holds their wealth.

Archer since 2015 and I fully agree. I like to add, that starters should go for a take down recurve. The modular system allows you to start with a low draw weight and train yourself up to a good general weight, which is usually found at around 40-50 pounds. No matter if you go traditional or compound in the end, both cannot be upgraded. Keep in mind, that educating yourself around arrows is important, too. Its fine to go with low quality until you have reached the draw weight, that you want - you will loose plenty of arrow, even at a range ;) This being said, your arrows for hunting should be of high quality (you don't want low quality carbon fiber shafts splitting into your gain!) and also match metrics, weight and spin as close as you can get it. Of course your will likely not shoot hunting arrowheads onto practice targets, unless your range is allowing that (it destroys the targets much faster). Good luck out there and great video, Clay! Greetings from Germany (we unlucky folk are banned from using arrow weapons for hunting.... )

Four years ago I bought a Samick Sage to give trad a try. After swapping the string to a D97 flemish twist and used wood arrows (580 grains total weight) instead of carbon, it shoots flawlessly and quietly. It’s my current hunting set up. Took me awhile to dial things in and try different strings and arrow types and weights but it’s solid gold. PS, it won’t take you four years to do this, more like 2 weeks to a month depending on your time commitment.

The other thing about the fps of the arrow which is really important other than flatness of trajectory, is flight time. The slower your arrow, the longer the animal has to react to the sound of your bowstring snapping. Honestly I think flight time is a bigger limiter for trad bows in terms of distance rather than ability to aim accurately.

Another excellent video Clay. Thanks.

I tried making the switch a handful of years ago and quit before I even got started. I bought too heavy of a bow to start, no clear aiming method, no idea of what arrow tuning really meant and so on and so forth. I've watched a ton of your bowmaking videos, tutorials, hunting ups and downs, Fen's journey as he grows and have been thoroughly intrigued by the trad style of hunting. Last fall, I decided I wanted to give traditional a real go and have been working on making the switch over the last 1/2 year. I started by making a maple board bow with a clear goal in mind and pulled off a 62" / 35# @ 28". It took me 1-1/2 months to complete it working here and there on it and 3 tries to get the string right. After quite a few different arrow tuning videos and a couple weeks later, I had 1/2 dozen arrows flying like darts. After 4-6 weeks of really working hard on form, release, anchor point (cheak bone), an aiming system (Gap), finger location (3 under) and re-tuning arrows... I was able to start working my 45# recurve. Within an hour I had my 1st arrow tuned. I'm working on using split-vision more and am able to consistently hit a tennis ball if I'm going through my shot process properly. Recently bought a 50# longbow, but realized I need some more time with the 45#. All of this because of some damn fine people willing to give their knowledge to the rest of us. Now, it's probably time to spend some $$$ to learn the mental side of the process and get the release right.

I love my Compound bow, but there’s something about hunting with your own Osage now that you can’t get with compound.

I started learning on the compound and recently switched to tradional recurve for an archery team. shooting a recurve is Waay more satisfying than shooting a compound

Loved your winning on Alone holy cow what a great show congrats. you got me all into it 😻

I bought a used 1973 Kodiak hunter. 50lbs at 28". $300. Cheaper than my compound for sure. Also speed is mostly irrelevant at MOST bow ranges.... Most people are shooting deer, under 30 yards. You DO NOT need to be shooting 500 fps. Its about kinetic energy when that arrow goes into the animal.

Had a happening at a local inside range about 20 years ago. Guy turned in his faithful recurve in trade for a new compound. Liked it till shot 4 or 5 when at draw the cable parted leaving lots of paper cuts on his face. OUCH!!! Walked upstairs and wanted his old bow back. Love my recurves.

Great video! Lots of info in a nutshell. I did the switch back and forth a few times now and more recently have decided to just shoot both. Shooting wheels has made full draw seem normal in turn making my Trad struggles much better.

No joke that was a VERY long hold for a trad bow! Very nice indeed!

Great video Clay, Traditional all day long for me.. Love the challenge of the tillering , the way the arrow sits in such a way on your shelf that you think the whole bow is goosed.. But then you figure out the rotation of string upon drawing back through your fingers... My son's Compound is nice, but your book is better 😎

Clay how about a video on choosing and tuning arrows for a trad bow? Great video!!

Watching you on Alone got me into Archery! Glad to see you doing well man.

Nice comparison, I've only tried a bare recurve bow and taught myself within 2 weeks instinctive shooting

Actualy have a hoyt razortec sitting in a case bought new in 2003. Started into recurve bow just to simplify shooting and to reconnect with woodsmenship and the challenge. Actualy kinda itching to build a bow but for now got a tradtec titan 2 with carbon wood limbs. Was origanly looking for a one piece bear grizzly or Kodiak. But they were on the $400 to even $600 dollar range used so just decided $429 for tradtec riser and I could use several different combinations of limbs the carbon wood limbs cost about the same as the riser. It's on the heavy side compered to custom wood bows but coming from compound bow shooting it is light.

I got into traditional archery because of watching Clay, and just got my first bow. It's an SAS Courage at 55#, and It seems to work good for a first bow.

I'm jumping in man! I'd love to be a part of the comunity! Awesome timing on this vid. I just had a talk with my friend abot trad, compounds and crossbows trying to find my arguments for trad without beeing the robin hood romantic fool. Probably I will have to master (and buy!!!) the compund to be able to bowhunt in sweden in the future... But until we even know if we're going to get regulations for that I'll start with the trad! Thanks man!

Clay, Great break down on each style of bow. I made a few and your are very correct first were ugly well they look nice but did not have good tillering and strength poundage. Make my 4th one now from black locust. Wish me success with this one:) Jim Rodgers

I shot my last archery set on a 55 pound 56 inch Bear hunting bow in High School in 1981. Jump forward to the Corona Shut In. May/June. I bought a Fleetwood Edge / 45 pounds and it was somewhat like riding a bike. I was hitting the target at 20 yards, but doing better groups at 10. Within 2 weeks I had to get 55 pound limbs as the 45s were to easy to pull and hold. I now am shooting 80 pounds on a FALL Bow with 750 grain arrows at 20 to 30 yards daily. I like to at least shoot 240 to 300 shots per day so I shoot in groups of 6 times 2 with 2 targets in each set. I hold the shots for about 3 seconds to get a rythm with some sets I hold 10 to 20 seconds for conditioning. That helps against the expectation release you were talking about. Anyway, good video. I bought a few antique Hoyt bows, and some ILF set ups to experiment with. I just got a 75 pound 75% compound off E bay and it is like shooting a recurve almost. It shot my 750 grain arrows at around 260 feet per second. I bought it though for the riser to use for conversion to recurve or longbow ILF FALL set up. I plan to Video shooting tests of it soon, and will link it if you are interested. You always make my day with your video's. Haratio Fales. Blue Dragon Archery. Cheyenne Wyoming.

Mastery of oneself is the journey and reward of traditional archery! The stick, string and bow is simple in its function and peace in its simplicity!

Excellent video - thanks!

One thing to be worried about when using the compound bow is that it’s wip lash depending on the bow may often take the skin right off of your arm so make sure you really perfect your form as well as your sim

I went from rifle .280 Rem. to .416 Rigby..went to compound bow cuz harvesting beyond 400 yards gets boring.Compound I did but I wanted a challenge.Went down to long bow .The art is stalking quietly within 10-15 yards with the quarry.That is still hunting.Its the most exciting hunt method which is for me.I might not make a kill but if I do my part.I love my long bow .It makes it more exciting. Thanks for posting.

Clay you hit the nail on the head,biggest issue for me was second guessing myself tate before the release

Outstanding primer Clay; very well done! I've had a stick & string in my hands for about 62 years now, and still find joy in watching my arrows fly to their marks. and 3 Rivers carries some superb starter bows, especially their Old Mountain Mesa bows. We have 3 of them, along with custom bows, and the OMMs compare very favorably with much more expensive bows. The grouse I hunt with them aren't pleased though........

I’ve got a random 40 lb cheap recurve, it’s easier than compound for me, keep in mind I have a super entry level compound, but still. It’s cheaper, just as accurate at hunting distances if forms good, etc.

Great points Clay 👏 👍

Wonderful video and good comparison. I will always say the compounds are great bows but traditional is here my heart is. What was the fastest bow you have ever made and what style and weight was it?

Really enjoy your channel and content! Can I ask what poundage you'd recommend for hunting big game like elk using a primitive bow?

I took up compound for the first time a few years ago. In michigan, I have not had an opportunity to shoot at a deer yet that I couldn't have done with my longbow. In fact, I missed a shot that I am confident I would have hit with my longbow. I think both are great for the person who wants to shoot them, but I learned very fast that modern doesn't mean better, and they are equal. Shooting technique changes drastically for them though, so don't forget which bow is in your hand or you will never find that carbon arrow 3 feet into the dirt

Great video as usual Clay

Would totally recommend the ksl method for traditional archery. Your accuracy will improve tremendously.

I’ve just decided to give traditional archery another chance. I bought a Black Hunter longbow for $120, and it is fantastic. Have a look at the bunch of reviews on RU-vid. I couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with my other bows, and this one is sooooo easy to shoot. I like this guys advice about getting a light bow to learn. I’m a big guy, and pretty strong, but I got a #30 bow, and I can practice as much as I want, and not get tired. Don’t spend a ton getting started. I also got some really cheap carbon arrows ($32 for 6), and they work great. Get the proper spine. Mine are 600, since it is a light bow. Also, fletching, and not vanes.

Clay, love your video. You are basically the reason I put down my compound for a traditional bow. As someone who built their own bow, and most of your bow does not seem to have center shot. I was wondering if you can make a video about your view on the topic of resting your arrow on the left or right side. Guys like Nu Sensei and Shadiversity has their view, but I think you would add great insight as well based on your experience with archery and bow building.

Clay. A great video. I am new to archery. Never considered a compound. Shooting a tradtech and a bear ausable.

learned on a recurve it was hard but enjoyed it haven't shot in a long time but now I have a son and am willing to teach him and learn as well

How to go from training wheels to a struggle stick.

Great Vid, Clay!

Good video thanks for a good information

Great video, very interesting! Thank you.

Got my 1st recurve in '69...a Bear 🐻 Tigercat 45#...next I got a Ben Pearson 50# takedown bow...then I got a Wing Archery 45# short recurve...my Jr. year in high school I had major reconstructive knee surgery from a football injury...while rehabbing I would shoot about 3 hours a day after school...in college I sat out 2 years and went with my Dad to work on the Trans-Alaskan Pipeline...when I got back I started back to college and during that time got away from archery....but now my son enjoys shooting🏹🎯...he's got a PSE recurve...+ my 3 recurves...2 shoulder quivers full of aluminum and handmade wooden arrows I found on-line for him....we also have 2 compounds that neither of us has shot more than a couple of times...❤ traditional archery....got my very first bow when I was about 9...a small wooden recurve

Great vid. Can you tell us what poundage you shoot. I was trying a 58 “ 58 pnd black widow PTG. I’m a bricklayer by trade and not short on strength but it seemed hard to shoot this bow unless I shot it every day. I picked up a Martin dream catcher. 60” 50 pnds Its an awesome bow to shoot. I had to change arrows but I’m ready for my moose hunt. Thanks

So I started out on a PSE pro Max 54, which was 20 lb. I turned 44. I was asked what I wanted . Went to the Bass pro shop picked it up .I shot it three days is less than a year and got a new one for my birthday I got the 45lb TideWe Recurve. For some reason 40 and 50 almost $160 the 45 lb was $99. PSE promax and the TideWe both for under $130.00. they are awesome bows. You don't need to go out and buy a but you expensive stuff thinking it's going to make you a better hunter or Archer if you're on a budget the sport and hobby and has really got some treats for you

Wow, the timing. I started archery with a recurve and prefer shooting it. As a new hunter though, with a steep learning curve ahead of me to harvest an animal, it didn’t make sense to me to handicap myself further with the recurve. So while I work towards that, I schlep a compound into the woods and continue working on getting my skills up with the recurve to be able to hunt with it one day. This video came at a poignant time - reminding me to keep at it when it’s been tempting to give it up.

What are your thoughts on the Primal Gear Folding Survival Bow? Nothing specific unless appropriate. Thanks in advance for your thoughts.

Hi Clay, Have you ever done a black locust or maple selfbow? Those are the best I have access to or I’d get some Osage.