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New to archery and left handed

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I thought I'd just make my own post looking for help.

I've watched quite a few videos at this point and read a few guides but found nothing except amazon links.

I'm a fit adult looking for a hunting recurve/ traditional bow that I can grow into, I've only used the 28lb compound bows that are for rental at the local range and really have the itch now.

I'm looking for recommendations, suggestions or even just things to google so I can set up my first hunting bow and spend some time at the range to get practice.

Like I mentioned in the title, I'm left handed and this has proved to be a challenge in terms of looking for a bow since all the bows I get recommended are either discontinued or only sold right handed. If it's important I'm based in California on the central coast.

More about what I'm looking for; I'm 5'11 and looking for a 62-66" recurve bow, ideally with a 35-45lb draw weight, and looking for a setup that's 500$ or less.

I don't mind spending the whole 500 IF I can find stuff that will help me learn to shoot on a recurve instead of a compound and that I can grow into and eventually take hunting. I'm just hesitant to spend 150$ on a kit. (It can't be that easy to find a quality bow right?)

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Thanks in advance, I'm just a bit frustrated with my research.

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