Where to begin? Ahhh, my eyes are killing me as I just spent the last half hour typing up a post for a thread regarding single/dual cams and split/solid limbs over an Edersbow. My fingers are tired and my mind is about fried but here it goes....

Arthur,

Yes, you and I come close to that measurement but it takes a long draw length and a relatively heavy draw weight to achieve it. I am referring to the time when the average archery can get away with those speeds at an average draw length and a medium draw weight (60 lbs). Ofcourse, I have a feeling I know what your answer is going to be...." ..then I would switch to an 800 grain arrow for even more momentum while still sticking to my 220-250 fps speed range..." ...or at least that is how I would approach it from your standpoint.

Lilhunter,

Yes, I would bet you are correct. I use a laser rangefinder and my bow speed is usually in the mid 270' s range with a 430 grain arrow. I would not call that smokin' fast but a little better than what I have seen from the average bowhunter' s setup. My view of this situation and in defense of my setup is " better safe than sorry" . Assuming " left to right" accuracy is a given then only vertical accuracy needs to be considered. Using a laser rangefinder and a relatively fast setup greatly reduces the chance of a vertical miss or wounding shot.

Now, given the two scenarios you illustrated I believe the former to be the most efficient and potentially the most ethical since it results in either a miss or a complete pass through. However, given unlimited options I would choose neither and that is a direct result of my continuing perspective of moderation. I do not want a 330 fps arrow that only weighs 330 grains and has plenty of KE and relatively low momentum....but on the other hand I do not want a 200 fps arrow that weighs 650 grains and has relatively good KE and plenty of momentum but also has an arching trajectory.

I want the best of both worlds and regularly suggest something in between both extremes. Shoot a 260 or 270 fps bow with a 425-450 grain arrow that will not only have plenty of KE and momentum but also a relatively flat enough trajectory to help with errors in judging distance.

Ok, I think it is time for me to call it quits for the night....my eyes are starting to loose focus....