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tomsm44
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Hoots recurve
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January 29, 2016, 07:38:00 AM »
I'm looking at picking up a Hoots custom recurve as part of a trade locally. Can anybody tell me anything about them? I tried looking them up, but the website isn't up anymore and their other social media pages I found haven't been active since 2014. The bow looks great but I haven't shot it yet. It's 56" and 42@28". Any opinions based on your personal experiences, as well as information on the bowyer would be appreciated.
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Matt Toms
Flatwoods Custom R/D: 64", 47@28
'66 Kodiak: 60", 55@28
Redwing Hunter: 58", 53@28
Ben Pearson 709 Hunter: 58", 47@28
Ben Pearson 709 Hunter: 58", 42@28
Hoots Recurve: 56", 42@28
Biathlonman
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Re: Hoots recurve
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January 29, 2016, 08:51:00 AM »
Great bows, if the specs work for you its certainly worth giving a shot.
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tomsm44
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Re: Hoots recurve
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January 29, 2016, 08:57:00 AM »
It's for my wife, so the specs should work fine. I have a 42# Ben Pearson Hunter that she can shoot, but she doesn't like the fat palm swell on the grip. She likes the slimmer grip on my longbow and a couple of smaller gripped Bear recurves she's tried, but what I have, other than my kids' bow, is too heavy for her. The grip on this one looks fairly slim, so I think it'll work. If not, I only draw 27.5-28", so I should be able to use it as well.
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Matt Toms
Flatwoods Custom R/D: 64", 47@28
'66 Kodiak: 60", 55@28
Redwing Hunter: 58", 53@28
Ben Pearson 709 Hunter: 58", 47@28
Ben Pearson 709 Hunter: 58", 42@28
Hoots Recurve: 56", 42@28
fnshtr
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Re: Hoots recurve
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January 29, 2016, 10:03:00 AM »
Lee made great little shooters. She won't be disappointed!
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Re: Hoots recurve
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January 29, 2016, 10:14:00 AM »
Nice bows.
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Re: Hoots recurve
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January 29, 2016, 10:21:00 AM »
Keefer here is a big fan and if you search the TG archives I think you'll find plenty of input... He quit making but a few a year the story went recently on here...but those who were fans were solid fans...
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Re: Hoots recurve
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January 29, 2016, 10:26:00 AM »
I shot some at Denton Hill and thought that they were tremendous shooters. Came close to buying one. I would say that their performance is very reminiscent in performance to Griffins which says a lot coming from a Griffin fanboy.
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Sean B
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Re: Hoots recurve
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January 29, 2016, 01:42:00 PM »
I've owned two. They were both great shooters. They're a nice feel in the hand and a smooth draw. VERY quiet, and pretty fast if you're into speed
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Re: Hoots recurve
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January 29, 2016, 03:11:00 PM »
I have a Hoot LiL Hoot recurve, 54", 55lbs @28", very smooth and fast and absolutely the quietest bow I have ever shot!!
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Keefer
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Re: Hoots recurve
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January 29, 2016, 06:17:00 PM »
Matt,
that should be a smooth bow at 56" which is the longest he made in the Little Hoots recurve.
They are somewhat a forward handle bow and the draw at that weight should be very smooth.
If you have any serial numbers I can text Lee for you to see when it was made and possibly what woods were used and who he made it for.
That bow is a great ground blind or tree stand bow .
As far as Lee go's he is likable
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nineworlds9
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Re: Hoots recurve
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January 29, 2016, 06:19:00 PM »
They are excellent with fine build quality. Shoot quick and snappy. Tolerate a long draw smoothly. There isn't anything to dislike if you're looking for a nice shorty.
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Re: Hoots recurve
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January 29, 2016, 06:20:00 PM »
and yes the grips are diminutive so should be perfect for a lady also
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tomsm44
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Re: Hoots recurve
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January 29, 2016, 11:17:00 PM »
Thanks guys. Sounds like a good find. Keefer, I'm building a knife to trade for it so it'll be a while before I actually pick it up, but the serial # is in one of the pictures he sent me I think. It also has the name of the lady he made it for on the bow. I'm not terribly worried about when it was made, but I may go ahead and pm the info to you when I have a chance just for kicks.
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Matt Toms
Flatwoods Custom R/D: 64", 47@28
'66 Kodiak: 60", 55@28
Redwing Hunter: 58", 53@28
Ben Pearson 709 Hunter: 58", 47@28
Ben Pearson 709 Hunter: 58", 42@28
Hoots Recurve: 56", 42@28
leatherneck
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Re: Hoots recurve
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January 30, 2016, 10:29:00 AM »
Excellent bows! I've shot severa deer with the couple I've had. Fast and quiet. I loved the smaller grip.
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Re: Hoots recurve
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January 30, 2016, 12:28:00 PM »
I have a 54", 52# Little Hoots I would sell if anyone is looking. Great bow, just sticking to longbows.
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