which one of these bows is the fastest???
 

I know what the companies say, but I want to know the truth. Which bow is the fastset the LIBERTY or the OUTBACK???

RE: which one of these bows is the fastest???
 

IBO rated speed of the Outback is 308. IBO rated speed of the Liberty is 300-308. Not enough to make any difference. The Liberty is much more steady and smooth IMO. It also has a more forgiving valley.

On a side note, the Birth Certificate on my Liberty was 29", 71 lbs, 296 fps with the hush kit.

RE: which one of these bows is the fastest???
 

Honestly there will not be enough of a speed difference to even talk about.

Of course IMO you should get the Liberty. :D

RE: which one of these bows is the fastest???
 

The Outback is the faster of the two (not by much) and is a GREAT bow. DEFINETLY my choice of the two.:)

RE: which one of these bows is the fastest???
 

They're both great bow's but I think you'll know what my choice would be .

nubo

RE: which one of these bows is the fastest???
 

Shoot them both and make your decision on shootability not speed!

RE: which one of these bows is the fastest???
 

Does anybody believe the IBO speed ratings?

A buddy bought a bow that had an IBO of 308. When it was set up for his draw length - 26.5" with a peep, turned down to a little lighter draw weight and a 412 grain arrow, it only shot 220 fps. Still good enough to take a deer, but nothing like the advertised speeds.

The IBO ratings are fantesy. Don't judge one bow over another by a few fps. In real life most of us are lucky to get 75 - 85% of IBO.

RE: which one of these bows is the fastest???
 

I've shot both of them,no contest,the Outback is a much better bow.Starting with the fit and finish(camo),balance,smooth draw,BH,speed,and just an easy bow to shoot.No contest...Bob

RE: which one of these bows is the fastest???
 

Sounds like that bow performed just as advertised. I think many IBO speeds are pretty close to correct. The problem comes when someone doesn't realize what IBO means - and how "real world" setups will effect speed.

As to the Question...............Outback is faster by a smidge

RE: which one of these bows is the fastest???
 

AllenRead,
IBO is a 30" draw bow shooting a 350 grain arrow (5 grains per pound) at 70 lbs. Shooting a shorter draw length with a heavier arrow at less weight will make a huge difference in speed.