which one of these bows is the fastest???
05-23-2004 | 08:47 PM
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From: North Texas
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.
On a side note, the Birth Certificate on my Liberty was 29", 71 lbs, 296 fps with the hush kit.
05-25-2004 | 02:00 PM
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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.
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.
05-27-2004 | 10:31 AM
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From: baltimore,md
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
05-27-2004 | 01:17 PM
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From: East Yapank NY USA
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
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
As to the Question...............Outback is faster by a smidge
05-27-2004 | 01:48 PM
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From: North Texas
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.
The problem comes when someone doesn't realize what IBO means - and how "real world" setups will effect speed.
