I used to hunt with both, started on a recurve and later switched to longbow wich I liked and shoot beter, I got out of it due to not having time to hunt. I know I want a longbow, I want 55 lb draw, but was wondering if the difference between the bows was worth it. With the bear i can get th bow, quiver, and arrows for the price of the falcon, and still have enough for a new 1911 I have been eyeballing.