How to Choose a Recurve Bow

The recurve bow is a weapon and hunting tool that has been around for many years. Though it has a classic design and does not rely heavily on advanced technology, many hunters and archers prefer a recurve bow. They require a certain level of skill in order to master a shot and true archers enjoy the challenge that a recurve bow offers. For hunting purposes they are nice and light and give the archer the chance to really connect with the shot like a compound bow can't.

When choosing a recurve bow, whether for the first time or as a replacement, it's important to take the time to find the bow that works best for you. Determining the draw length is a great place to start as this will be different for everyone, based on the length of your arm span. Generally speaking, your arm span will be about equal to your height, so this will give you a good number to work with, but for the most accuracy, measure your arm span.

Once you have measured and know the draw length, you will want to focus on draw weight. This simply refers to the amount of force that it will take for you to pull the bowstring back fully. Depending on if you want a bow for hunting or for target shooting, this will change the amount of draw weight that you would require. For target shooting, 25 to 50 pounds will be sufficient, but for hunting large game, you will need to go higher.

Next time you are in the market for a new recurve bow, make sure to be prepared, knowing how much draw weight and draw length that you required. Armed with that information will help you to compare models and make an informed decision based on the facts.