Need more speed, which bow?

moparman · 02-24-2002, 09:17 AM

since my back will not allow me to go over 55-60lb draw anymore, i am looking to new bows to get my speed/KE up.

what bows would give me the fastest and what kind of speed can i expect? recommendations?

27" draw

..any brand

thanks
John

PABowhntr · 02-24-2002, 09:26 AM

Pretty much any of the Bowtech models...though the cams are a little harder to draw than most.

Pinwheel 12 · 02-24-2002, 12:28 PM

Also check out the Merlin Lite Storm. www.merlin-bows.co.uk These are plenty zippy, too, especially with the twin cam. Plus, their speeds are actually UNDER-rated, and the AMO-stated drawlengths are correct not 2" too long like other manufacturers. Good shooting, Pinwheel 12

Arthur P · 02-24-2002, 12:35 PM

I'm in the same boat, moparman. I've got plenty of back and neck problems that limit the poundage I can draw. I recommend going dual cam. You can get the speed without near as much of that gosh-awful hard draw cycle and the sudden drop you get with a solo. That dropoff into the hard wall is what hurts me worse than anything.

JeffB · 02-24-2002, 12:42 PM

If you have back problems you really cannot beat the Darton Maverick or any Darton w/a CPS..smooth as silk, and fast, fast, fast.

The Bowtech's will have the speed too, though they are not as nice drawing as the CPS models.

JeffB

Jerry/Pa · 02-24-2002, 12:56 PM

The Merlin's are my choice also. I'm shooting a Max2000, duel cam @62lbs w/27.5" draw. I'm getting 280 fps w/carbon select arrows. My arrow is 26"@ 4.5 gr.per lb. The draw cycle on there duel cam is smooth and solid with a draw stop. I have the composite limbs. I think you might get little more speed from the new carbon limbs. You have to shoot it to appreciate it. JERRY

5 shot · 02-24-2002, 01:50 PM

I agree with Jeff, Dartons CPS realy gives nice speeds and a very smooth draw.

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muzzyman88 · 02-24-2002, 01:51 PM

Jerry, 4.5gr per lb? Have any penetration problems with being that light?

Jerry/Pa · 02-25-2002, 04:28 AM

No, not at all,88. These 3-d selects are lite carbons. I ordered weight tubes to bring me up to 5 gr.per. I didn't want to add more weight to the front cause it will put my FOC too high. JERRY

moparman · 02-25-2002, 11:44 AM

Arthur P...

it sounds like you unfortunately are in the same boat as me...what setup do you shoot?

John