That is interesting that the recurve record is farther. I'm trying to think of why/how that would be in the my head, but can't seem to figure it out. Perhaps (just my theory, but most likely WAY off) but with a compound set at 200# you would need one hell of a stiff (heavy) arrow, so although it may leave the bow really haulin ass, it will lose speed very quickly downrange, and altitude, but if you could shoot a lighter arrow with the recurve, albeit a mega-heavy recurve, you may be able to outlast the compound's arrow simply by having less weight and the arrow not losing altitude as fast. If that makes sense to anyone, my work's done here!