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Old 07-27-2007 | 10:41 AM
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LBR
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Default RE: Anyone Chrono?

BC, the first think I'll say is don't worry about it--as long as you have good arrow flight, sharp broadhead, and put it where it needs to go you have PLENTY of bow to do the job on most anything this side of an elk. Some folks wouldn't hesitate to hunt elk with it, but I don't have any experience with them so I couldn't say.

Matt, it sounds good on paper (you are getting pretty much the same out of yourrecurve as I get from my longbow, but I'm pulling 3.5# more), BUT--you have to consider a lot of things that don't show up on paper. Arrow flight is a biggie--I rather shoot a bow 10# lighter that has perfect arrow flight vs. the heavier bow with a wobbly arrow--accuracy and penetration will be affected. A good sharp broadhead is a given, but also the broadhead design--mechanicals rob you of penetration, some designs penetrate better than others. And of course being able to put the arrow in the right spot--for me, after I reach a certain point in speed my accuracy goes down. That's including my #1 bow I'm so familiar with. I've tweeked it to get more speed (tiny string, short serving) and didn't shoot it as well.

Do your part though, and it wouldn't bother me to hunt moose with your set-up (pending I could hit anything with it).

Here is one potential problem, as I see it. With so many folks switching over from compounds (a GREAT thing!), a lot are bringing the need for speed with them. IMO, that's not what this sport is about, and shouldn't be a priority.

Don't get me wrong--I like a fast bow, and shoot a fast bow--but I won't sacrifice everything else for speed.

Chad
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