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Old 03-06-2008 | 03:28 PM
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I used to shoot high 60's, but with the advent of lighter arrows and faster bows I've had mine set at about 53# the last couple years. At 27" draw my Slayer was doing 299 fps and my Pantera was doing 287 fps (perfect for ASA) and I don't need more speed than that.

Now, due to health problems I had to back down to around 35# and my new FireCat is still shooting around 250 fps or so, and at a 26" draw

It's really been nice really. The heavier the draw weight, the heavier the arrow. All this means more kinetic energy and penetration, which means more gut busting pulling arrows out of those stupid McKenzies. I don't have that problem.
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