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I've shot a bow exactly once. A compound bow that a relative owned, it was at least 15 years ago.



Now I'm interested in getting a recurve bow for no good reason whatsoever, just another hobby to pick up. Is it possible to watch youtube videos and teach myself to shoot it correctly and well? Part of me wants to think it would be more nuanced than say rifle or handgun just because your body controls more variables with the draw, release, etc. But is that taught or just picked up from practice?  I've read enough to measure my wingspan and get my bow size, draw length, etc.



There is apparently a national-competition-level instructor near me, but I can't justify the cost of a few lessons for what will be an idle pass time.



My range has an archery area with 3d targets and I could park a box target in the backyard easily. Buy a Samick Sage and go or it? Or take lessons and learn the right way to do it?