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.

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

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

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.

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

QuoteOriginally 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"...  

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

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

How are they for speed?

Matt

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.

matt

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

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!

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

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

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

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