RE: What's a realistic hunting arrow speed today
 

That's not kinda like that at all, what was asked was what's the adverage hunting bow speed in a hunting setup with bows that are commonly advertized above 300 fps. I don't see the "Kinda" in there at all.

RE: What's a realistic hunting arrow speed today
 

That is whatI was referring too, Mr. Anal retentive. You asked as if you wanted to know if your set up was matching what was deemed appropriate for hunting. So next time you ask a question be specific, so we don't bunch your delicate panties. Good freaken grief, some people.:eek:

RE: What's a realistic hunting arrow speed today
 

Yikes.... :D

RE: What's a realistic hunting arrow speed today
 

My bows are both shooting in the high 260's.I like their balance of speed and stability.

RE: What's a realistic hunting arrow speed today
 

Excuse my demeanor. This is one of the reasons I try to steer clear of bowhunting forums. People get all bent out of shape for the stupidest reasons. I have seen many off the cuff statements made, like the brilliant one by Rick, that have run many new guys off. They ask a question, or state an experience, and get reamed by the "Experts".:eek: Good freaken grief, is all that comes to mind.

RE: What's a realistic hunting arrow speed today
 

YIKES!!!!!!
And it's only May.Come on deer season.[8D][8D][8D]

RE: What's a realistic hunting arrow speed today
 

Hey Rick, I spent most of the afternoon, so far, shooting my recurve while I wait for the BGE AC guy. I think this baby is humming right along about 180 fps. Ok, so I'm guessing, but it certainly isn't fast.

RE: What's a realistic hunting arrow speed today
 

Look who'sAnal retentive, did you not see this in my original post[&:]. Do your homework right there Mr Teacher before you do your grading

RE: What's a realistic hunting arrow speed today
 

Arrows, right?

:D

RE: What's a realistic hunting arrow speed today
 

Us bowhunters are finicky, fickle, personalized, opinionated no it alls. But hey.....that's what makes us special, right? :D[8D]

Anyways, to the question....If you are pulling in the 60-65 # range, 260 is actually pretty darn respectable, especially if you are under a 30" draw. I think anything in the 260-270 or 5 range is a really good hunting set up. Anything over 275 is a bonus. If you were to ask what I personally am getting, it's shooting a 425 gr. arrow @ 288. BUT, I have a 30" draw and pull 73#.

I'm not so sure that speed is a good evaluation tool for todays bows anymore. There are just entirely too many variables. What add ons are on the string, draw length, weight, arrow weight, arrow diameter, the list just goes on and on.

I would be plenty happy w/ 260 fps. I figured your KE w/ a 390 gr. arrow, which is 6 grains per pound. That's 59 foot pounds of KE. More than enough to take any deer sized game.