Hello, My question is...would it be wrong for me to start out with a "Recurve bow" as a newbie, or could someone start with a compound bow.

I have used a few compounds at indoor ranges, and feel comfortable using them, but never have used a recurve. My overall my time behind a bow & experience is very little. I would really like too try and get back into this sport, and was told recurves can be a great starting bow for beginners. I should have budget of $400.00 to spend on a bow.

What you guys thinking?

I would like to be able to hunt someday with new archery skill if able, is overall reason for wanting a bow.

i would suggest a compound simply because you can hold it back and get steady aim. It is very difficult to hold a recurve at full draw and aim it precisely. Also a recurve can be tough because you have to focus on pulling it back the same distance each time, or your arrows will travel faster and change your POI.  just my .02

Ok, cool. Thanks wvsoldier217, That makes a lot of sense.

Is there a decent compound in the $400.00 price range that I could tune-up to match my progress as I improve?

I'm not sure If i'm asking the right question, but just might not be able too get another bow for sometime after first one, so don't want to improve beyond my equipment and not be able to upgrade.

I've heard this could be an issue with beginners and compounds, they can get better than the bow?

I'm I wrong or off track here?

If you're anywhere near Tucson, go straight to the factory PSE Archery They should be able to get you started with a bow that could meet your budget.  There are more expensive bows out there but they make a quality starter for that price.  Hope this helps.

Yes it does.
 
  I didn't know about PSE being in AZ., but I could make a day trip out it and go check them out. Plus I like supporting AZ. business.

  Thanks Chaingunzz this really helps.

 I just thought of another question....Arrows. Whats a good starter brand? there seems to be so many companies making them. Whats a good one that's tough enough for a newbie to trash?

Easton makes a good arrow, but when you get to the PSE factory they'll point you in a more exact direction.  If you're going the way of the newer compound bows, expect to run carbon fiber arrows. They prove to be fairly tough (you can accidentally step on them and it shouldn't hurt them- unlike the older aluminum shaft arrows).   Modern day carbon's will be smaller in diameter and shorter than their aluminum ancestors as well.  If you need more help, just ask.  Welcome to your next addiction btw

Sweet, Thanx!
 
I'm trying too study up on this new possible addiction. I really enjoyed the time I got too shoot a bow, so, yeah, probably going to be addicting.

I've never hunted before, so this might be too ambitious trying a bow for the newbie wanna be hunter.

But thanks guys for your help and advice.

 keep it coming if I'm missing anything.

I'm from Tucson and picked up my first bow from PSE directly.



I highly recommend it if in the area.  It's been a long time for me, but they had two ranges, a very good staff, great prices.  



The best part for me is they gave out a coupon book when you bought a bow that had free range days and coaching in it, nice to get started.  Not sure if they still do this.





I started with a recurve and it seems OK for me, I have almost no time behind a compound.