I think w newer limb designs/materials a 45-50# bow might be pretty sweet for treestand hunting/distances.
Have been eyeballing 50# +/- 2 Blackwidow PCH, 56".
Might do the "test drive" offer.
Could be an expensive wall hanger..........due to arthritis issues.
I really loved my 2001 Blackwidow SA2...........55# 58". Sold it due to injury.
Current bow is 54#, also FF strung.........and 58".
Its an older metal riser Widow and I love the grip. More than the SA2 (which was BW's standard grip).
My 3rd BW HS model, finally got one between 50-55# that was fast flite rated.
Grip feel is HUGE factor for me.
Buddy has an older Chastain (he had it built). It's pretty sweet too.
For a factory recurve, the Hoyt Dorado was a decent riser, but the high grip (more like a medium to me) isn't high enough.
Had the Hoyt riser w Tradtech limbs. 53#. Was light, smooth and quiet.
The grip could have been made better w a custom grip............no biggie really.
My problem was the riser being 19".
Rather had a 17".
Like the Dorado looks better than those of the Satori.
And that is part of it.................looks.
Gotta enjoy what you're shooting. Looks and feel are subjective, and important.
Nice to try a bunch of stuff out.
See where your preferences point you.
