Like dkbs, I've made--and hunted with--a take down recurve with two sets of limbs and a reflex/deflex longbow. Both shoot very well. I used the Bingham kits and have to say that both bows shoot better than most custom bows I've had occasion to shoot. They draw smooth, do not stack, and are as accurate as you are willing to be. I supposethat many other bows may shoot a bit faster than mine, butif I were concerned about arrow speed, I'd go back to a compound. It is rewarding to shoot a bow you've made yourself. I make the arrows and string as well.