Hoyt Bow Serial Number Search
I would very much like help in Identifying the age of a Recurve Bow. My Father bought me a Damon Howatt (HUNTER). The markings on the bow say this- 55# @ 28' HH 5388 AMO 62.
I have been doing some research myself but just not finding much. I know that Martin Archery purchased Damon Howatt back in the early 70's. It does not have any markings of Martin Archery at all, so I wonder if it is before the Merger. It has a Stabilizer Bushing and it has another threaded bushing on the back side of the Shelf, I guess for maybey a quiver.
The bow itself is really beefy compared to todays recurves. Any HELP would be appreciated in finding out more about this bow.
Your post on the Leatherwall will turn up more than here, but I can tell you that the first number in the serial number tells you the year (sort of). Your bow was made in 1965, or 1975, or 1985, or 1995, or 2005. Knowing what the riser looks like and what it is made from will help more. The inserts could be factory or not hard to tell if they are factory I would actually guess 2005. Martin continued putting the Damon Howatt logo on long after they bought the company, and started putting them on agian.
How often should I lubricate my wheels/cams?A light, spot lubrication of the axles where they pass through the wheel/cam should be done on a regular basis (1,500-2,000 shots). In adverse hunting conditions where dirt, dust, and moisture are encountered, lubrication may be done on a daily basis. Hoyt recommends that you use a silicone or Teflon based lubrication or any other quality grease available at your local Hoyt Pro Shop.
It is not recommended that you use 'penetrating oils' such as WD-40, EZ #7, Fast Break, etc. Note: Cam & 1/2 System bows feature sealed stainless steel ball bearings which do not require lubrication. I have made alignment adjustments to my Hardlock-dowel-equipped Hoyt recurve riser but now I want to return the bow to the factory zero setting. How do I do it?It is a simple matter to return your Hoyt recurve Hardlock dowel to the factory zero position.
The installation of two alignment washers on the solid end of the dowel (the opposite end of the dowel from the screw and cap), and insertion of the dowel from the sight window side (top and bottom are not interchangeable) sets the dowel back to zero. Place unused washers under the cap, replace the locking screw, tighten the system down, and you a have a factory-fresh setting- which is all you need in 99.9 percent of setups with Hoyt limbs. Full details can be found in the Recurve Owner’s Manuals at:. What recurve string material does Hoyt recommend?All Hoyt recurves are engineered to work with the latest high-performance string materials. We have extensively tested and have had good results with the following: Angel Majesty Brownell D75 Dyneema Brownell D75 Thin Brownell TS1 BCY Dynaflight 97 BCY 8125G or BCY 8190.
Any of these current materials can be used to build an excellent recurve bowstring. Please consult manufacturer websites for additional information on these string materials. When my recurve limbs are unstrung, I can easily move them back and forth. Do I have a problem?The original, patented Hoyt Dovetail system functions by self-centering the limb on the engagement surfaces of the limb itself.
This means that the system will appear to be loose until the bow is strung. Once the bow is strung, the self-centering aspect of the system takes over. Every time the bow is shot, the limbs are forced to the precise center alignment dictated by the geometric position of the alignment dowels.
This makes shimming limbs for pocket fit unnecessary. Note that other bow companies making an imitation Hoyt dovetail may not hold the necessary tolerances required for optimal system function.
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This will be the case will all current Hoyt recurve bows except for the Gamemaster II and Dorado. How does Hoyt decide who is on the Hunting Pro Staff?Hoyt has some of the most decorated names in the hunting industry on its Hunting Pro Staff.
These professional hunters are among the most hardcore, avid bowhunters you’ll find anywhere. Many of them hunt for a living or have their own TV shows. They travel the world in search of trophy-class and hard-to-find game. Many record book-class trophies fall each year to the stealth of the Hoyt Bowhunting Pro Staff.
Here are some of the requirements to earn a spot on Hoyt’s Bowhunting Pro Staff (In no particular order): Be a diehard Hoyt fan. Be an ethical and responsible hunter. Be a regularly published writer in the major bowhunting publications.
Have your own television program that is aired on the Outdoor Channel (or be actively involved in one). Regularly produce quality bowhunting videos and DVD’s.
Be actively involved in promoting the sport of bowhunting. How does Hoyt decide who is on the Pro Shooting Staff?Hoyt has a factory direct professional shooting staff. This staff is compiled of the finest archers from across the globe. Many of whom have won or hold many world records, national records, world championship and national championship titles.
These shooters are the cream of the crop and the best of the best. Here are some of the requirements that they have accomplished to get them on the Hoyt Pro Staff. (In no particular order): They actively compete in the highest level of competition or the professional divisions at one of the following tournament circuits: NFAA, NAA, IBO, ASA and FITA. They commit each year to at least one pro tour circuit in the NFAA, NAA, IBO, ASA and/or FITA tournaments. They consistently medal at the above mentioned tournaments.
They are very helpful to newcomers to the sport and are actively involved in promoting the sport of archery. They are professional and sportsmanlike in all archery related functions.
They are likely on a national archery team. They have a diehard passion for Hoyt and are loyal to the Hoyt brand.
If you feel that you meet the requirements to join our staff, please submit a resume to! How does Hoyt decide who is on the National Shooting Staff?
The National Shooting Staff is administered and managed by participating, authorized Hoyt dealers. For more information, please contact your local genuine Hoyt dealer.
Bow Serial Number Lookup
How do I find the serial number on my bow?The following section of Hoyt.com will show you the possible serial number locations on your Hoyt bow:Serial Number positioning varies by model and year. These are the 5 positions where your serial number could be located.
Hoyt began adding serial numbers to bows in 2002.Position 1: Located in the recessed area above the grip on the thumb side.Position 2: Underneath the cable rod, located between the grip and the sight mounting holes.Position 3: On the cable side of the riser, positioned between your sight mounting holes. This position is often used for Carbon model bows.Position 4: Underneath the grip. This position is common on PowerMax and Charger bows.Position 5: Between the limbs in the upper limb pocket.
How do I go about requesting a donation or discount from Hoyt?Because of the large numbers of requests we receive for donation and discounts, we are only able to consider requests made by charities and non-profit organizations. If you are a charity with a Federal Tax Exemption Number, hosting an event related to bowhunting, archery or conservation, you may qualify for our Charitable Discount Program. In this case, please send an email to with the subject “Charitable Discount Inquiry” for more information. Include your organization name and Federal Tax Exemption number.
Please note that we can only respond to e-mails from such institutions and other requests will unfortunately not receive a response. Can I retrofit my older model Hoyt bow with newer cams and limbs?Each cam and limb model is specifically designed to work together with the particular bow models that they are built with.
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While some cam and limb models may have similar dimensions and physically “fit” on another bow, adding those parts can cause negative effects to both the performance and the safety of the bow. Hoyt does not recommend using any parts on a bow that were not originally available on that particular model from the Hoyt factory.