Hoot's Bows, recurve or longbow?

[Sharptop]

Handled and shot a Hoots recurve a few weeks ago with the stippled grip and a thumbrest. Fit my hand like it was made for it. I'm looking at ordering a 52 " recurve or 56 " longbow, probably a takedown. Any suggestions from Hoots owners? Draw is 27 or so. I have a Thunderchild and Shrew in 54 " and like short bows.

[Keefer]

Lee also makes a 56" recurve and his turn around time is very quick....Tell him Keefers sent ya and wants his Blackberry Cobbler ...You will love the bow and Lee is a good ole boy...Keefers

[Lamey]

I would get the recurve.  I should have one fairly soon, its on the "Hoots" bench.

[owlbait]

Both great choices. I had an Aneewakee Recurve made by Hoots and it was a dandy shooting bow. My buddy bought a Hoots longbow this year and shoots it extremely well. Well made, great shooting bows.

[Hootsbow]

I here the 54" recurve is the cats meow    Just let me know if I can help. Thanks

[Keefer]

Originally posted by Hootsbow:
I here the 54" recurve is the cats meow     Just let me know if I can help. Thanks

Yeah it's the cat's Meow but the 56' Is the "Lion's ROAR"...  

[KHALVERSON]

ive shot both
was in the market for a longbow
i now own a 60 in hoots lb and it handles my 30 in draw like a dream
so whichever one you decide on
you wont be dissapointed

lee builds a  great bow
and is a pleasure  to deal with
kevin

[Rick Richard]

I have the 54 inch recurve and it is unbelievably accurate.  IT is my favorite recurve bow.  My Toelke Whip is my favorite longbow.

[Raging Water]

How are they for speed?

Matt

[Lamey]

Ive only shot the recurve, a 54" 51.5 @ 28,  and it was very fast.  Not sure of the numbers,  but was definitely one of the fastest bows ive shot to date.

[KHALVERSON]

matt

my lb is 49#s @30 in and i shoot a 530 grn arrow
it consistantly cronos in the 170s
kevin

[ckanous]

I have a 52" recurve and a 60" longbow and can't complain about either one. Getting a 2pc would be a good idea for adding mass weight to the shorter bows, in my opinion, thats next on my list. I have a 27 1/2" draw and struggle a tad bit more with my 52" than the longer Hoots I have had, but thats where you learn to shoot at your best shot after shot. The 52" is a 45#er but I have never chronoed it, I will see if the batteries are good in the chrono and give you some numbers later. My suggestion 56" 2pc phenolic handled recurve-#48! Oh thats what I want!

[md126]

the one i shot seemed quick and the craftsmanship was some of the best i've seen

[Raging Water]

I am just a speed freak (yes, I know speed does not equal accuracy or kills) but speedy bows are a passion of mine.

So, anymore speed info would be appreciated.

Matt

[broketooth]

i shoot a 56" aneewakee addiction recurve, also made by lee. mine pulls 52@ 28". i shoot beman classic 500 full length shafts with 51/2" fletchings, 75 grain hidden inserts. 145 grain tips. i get 179 fps. rv

[Keefer]

MATT,
 Call Lee and get an 80# to 100# and I bet it will do "Mach 2 speed"....If ya miss your target then the sonic boom will knock em down...  :D