Why do some guys like Slow bows?
04-24-2008, 12:05 PM
#21
Nontypical Buck
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RE: Why do some guys like Slow bows?
ORIGINAL: twildasin
Remember when 220fps was blazing....
ORIGINAL: kickin_buck
I never said 290-300 is slow, but it is not as fast as 350. 300fps is what I think the perfect hunting speed is if you can get that with decent arrow weight. I had to cut way down on arrow weight to get 350 (shooting HCA's speed pro arrows) and I think that had a lot to do with me shooting it like ass.
ORIGINAL: twildasin
different strokes for different folks! Hey(kickinbutt) 290-300 is fast.
different strokes for different folks! Hey(kickinbutt) 290-300 is fast.
04-24-2008, 12:22 PM
#22
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RE: Why do some guys like Slow bows?
I really don't care if it's fast or slow.....sightscan be adjustedto any speed.
What I care about is shootability. If I can shoot it good in hunting situations (heavy clothes, weird angles, sitting, standing, kneeling, etc...)then that's the bow for me, no matter how fast or slow it is.
For now I'm really enjoying my generous brace height anddeflex riser bows, they (to me) are the perfect hunting rigs.
What I care about is shootability. If I can shoot it good in hunting situations (heavy clothes, weird angles, sitting, standing, kneeling, etc...)then that's the bow for me, no matter how fast or slow it is.For now I'm really enjoying my generous brace height anddeflex riser bows, they (to me) are the perfect hunting rigs.
04-24-2008, 12:28 PM
#25
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RE: Why do some guys like Slow bows?
ORIGINAL: Arthur P
No, no, no... It's so they can say, "Unlike you morons that have to have super fast bows to hit something at unknown distance, I know how to freakin' judge yardage."[8D]
No, no, no... It's so they can say, "Unlike you morons that have to have super fast bows to hit something at unknown distance, I know how to freakin' judge yardage."
[8D]
04-24-2008, 12:31 PM
#26
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RE: Why do some guys like Slow bows?
I have owned 10 or so bows and you know you come to the conclusion after that, that I can't say I have killed any more deer due to my bow being faster.
Only thing I can say is a huge improvement over the last 25 years is my commander is by far the most quiet and shock free bow I have owned. Last year, was the first time I could actually hear the arrow hit the deer because it was so quiet.
Other than that, if one feels they can't get the job done at 230fps, then they sure can't get it done at 350fps.
Only thing I can say is a huge improvement over the last 25 years is my commander is by far the most quiet and shock free bow I have owned. Last year, was the first time I could actually hear the arrow hit the deer because it was so quiet.
Other than that, if one feels they can't get the job done at 230fps, then they sure can't get it done at 350fps.
04-24-2008, 12:34 PM
#27
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RE: Why do some guys like Slow bows?
ORIGINAL: Arthur P
No, no, no... It's so they can say, "Unlike you morons that have to have super fast bows to hit something at unknown distance, I know how to freakin' judge yardage."[8D]
No, no, no... It's so they can say, "Unlike you morons that have to have super fast bows to hit something at unknown distance, I know how to freakin' judge yardage."
[8D]
Good stuff!
04-24-2008, 12:37 PM
#28
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RE: Why do some guys like Slow bows?
Well, I can say my 2002 ProTec at 60 pounds gives me exactly the same speed with exactly the same weight arrow as my 1988 ProVantage did at 80 pounds. Although, it never has been quite as accurate or consistent for me as the old ProVantage was.
04-24-2008, 01:12 PM
#29
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RE: Why do some guys like Slow bows?
Three daughters...Already paid for one wedding, another one next summer, two college degrees, one Masters degree, three cars and the extra insurance charges that go with that....
That's why I shoot a slow bow!!!
But.....Knowing I'll be a grand daddy by Christmas, makes it all woth while....
That's why I shoot a slow bow!!!
But.....Knowing I'll be a grand daddy by Christmas, makes it all woth while....
04-24-2008, 01:45 PM
#30
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RE: Why do some guys like Slow bows?
ORIGINAL: nchawkeye
Three daughters...Already paid for one wedding, another one next summer, two college degrees, one Masters degree, three cars and the extra insurance charges that go with that....
That's why I shoot a slow bow!!!
But.....Knowing I'll be a grand daddy by Christmas, makes it all woth while....
Three daughters...Already paid for one wedding, another one next summer, two college degrees, one Masters degree, three cars and the extra insurance charges that go with that....
That's why I shoot a slow bow!!!
But.....Knowing I'll be a grand daddy by Christmas, makes it all woth while....
congrats!