Iv hunted the past few years aand wanted to start bow hunting i have a fred bear Kodiack Mag in 55 pounds recurve do you think I

[shockersnake]

If you have the money go with the compound. If you like more of a challenge stay with the recurve. I hunt with a recurve and love the fact that I have to do some real hunting to get in close.

[rudyglove27]

Agreed with Del in KS answer above and A + 1 for you sir!!!

[shane mcelroy]

if you are shooting good with a recurve i wouldnt switch, i wish i was comfortable with a recurve!

[northern sportsman]

I learned on that very same recurve its a solid bow keep practicing with that beauty and you will be the envy of your compond buddies if you can master that bow a compound will feel like a walk in the park.

[Huntandtrap09]

If you are going to get serious about bow hunting, then i think you should upgrade to a compound

[lovetohunt]

Compound because of let off.

[hjohn429]

I would personally get a compound, but recurves work great. If you can shoot out to 30 yards there is not really any point in changing.

[Beekeeper]

If you shoot the recurve proficiently why bother?

[mdhager115]

I would keep the recurve to use when you become better and more used to bowhunting. I would definately get a compound. They are easier to shoot and starting with a compound will get you used to bowhunting and getting close to the deer.

[Del in KS]

The recurve is great for bowfishing but if you really want to succed with deer and turkeys get a 60-70 lb compound with 80% let off. Use quality arrows and broadheads.

[hickboy518]

spell cheak meant shoot my recurve not compound

[Kkeltic]

Meant proficient, need to spell check!

[Kkeltic]

If your'e not proficirnt with the recurve get a good quality compound for hunting, but keep the recurve for fun/targets, etc! kolbster's right about the draw weight, 60-70 is good.
Lots of Native American took down a lot of deer with homemade recurves though.

[hickboy518]

I can shoot my compound out prolly 20-25 yard in a good group but I havent hunted much cause my dad dosent go any more most of my shots with a rifle where inside 30

[kolbster]

yes i would get a 60-70 pound compound,