RE: 2004 Patriot
Actually, we did shoot a 350 grain arrow through the bow and got 287fps. I only did this a few times. Once we realized that the bow was set at 76#, I did not want to shoot any more of the arrows less than 5 grains / # draw weight.
The birth certificate gave the bow 294 fps at 27" at 71# with 350 grain arrow. So she shot 7 fps less than the birth certificate. The bow had the factory installed hush kit as well as the single nock and string loop. But, it also was cranked up to 76#, which is 6# over IBO.
As stated above, I expected more speed, but was otherwise impressed with the bow.