The speed bow controversy
12-04-2008 | 07:12 AM
#21
Nontypical Buck
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From: West Tennessee
RE: The speed bow controversy
ORIGINAL: davidmil
I never say you shouldn't have speed. I say, I like my big old slow QUIET bow. My bow is rated at 320 fps or something like that. Well, put on my shorter arms and my 475 grain arrows, we just lost speed Houston. BUT, my bow is whisper quiet. I mean, it's just a puff when it goes off. Everyone who ever stands next to me when I shoot says, HOLY CRAP your bow is quiet. Heavy arrows are easier on the equipment. High stress of lower weight arrows and speed takes a toll on equipement. As far as more speed to achieve a higher percentage of pass throughs.... It's pretty hard to get better than 100 percent. I honestly don't remember when I didn't have a pass through. So here I am with this barn burner slinging a pole at 263 fps. You want speed that's fine. Me.... I'm happy right where I am.
I never say you shouldn't have speed. I say, I like my big old slow QUIET bow. My bow is rated at 320 fps or something like that. Well, put on my shorter arms and my 475 grain arrows, we just lost speed Houston. BUT, my bow is whisper quiet. I mean, it's just a puff when it goes off. Everyone who ever stands next to me when I shoot says, HOLY CRAP your bow is quiet. Heavy arrows are easier on the equipment. High stress of lower weight arrows and speed takes a toll on equipement. As far as more speed to achieve a higher percentage of pass throughs.... It's pretty hard to get better than 100 percent. I honestly don't remember when I didn't have a pass through. So here I am with this barn burner slinging a pole at 263 fps. You want speed that's fine. Me.... I'm happy right where I am.
This is only my second year bowhunting, so I've only arrowed nine deer so far, but every single time the arrow was stuck in the ground after the shot. My arrows weighs almost the exact same as yours, and even witha 70# draw@ 29" draw length, I'm only slinging them at 270 fps, but they pass through the deer like it isn't there and the bow is so quiet at the release. It's a good recipe.
12-04-2008 | 07:18 AM
#22
Giant Nontypical
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From: Pittsburgh, PA
RE: The speed bow controversy
I am quickly moving to the train of thought of shooting a “speed” bow slowly. I never really could discern much difference in harsh draw cycles compared to smooth ones on most higher end bows. They all feel relatively smooth to me. I like taking a fast shooting bow, and using a heavier than average arrow. That way I get a hard hitting, deep penetrating arrow. I too have also found when the bow shoots too fast I can’t see where my arrow hits. Wraps & a little heavier/slower arrow should take care of that for next season.
12-04-2008 | 07:50 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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From: Southern MD
RE: The speed bow controversy
I shoot my 605gr arrow at 220 fps. My max hunting range is 25 yds. What would being able to shoot that same arrow at 275+ fps give me that would be a distinct advantage overwhat I have?
12-04-2008 | 07:55 AM
#25
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From: Kansas
RE: The speed bow controversy
My hunting set up is 272 fps. Like Mr Mill I have had pass thrus on every deer I shot except when I tried the highly praised mechnical 2 blade. I'm buying a new bow this spring. WillI fall into the speed trap? Maybe, if it is comfrotable to shoot and floats to the target well. Is all the speed necessary? Obviously not.
12-04-2008 | 07:58 AM
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RE: The speed bow controversy
ORIGINAL: brucelanthier
I shoot my 605gr arrow at 220 fps. My max hunting range is 25 yds. What would being able to shoot that same arrow at 275+ fps give me that would be a distinct advantage overwhat I have?
I shoot my 605gr arrow at 220 fps. My max hunting range is 25 yds. What would being able to shoot that same arrow at 275+ fps give me that would be a distinct advantage overwhat I have?
12-04-2008 | 08:03 AM
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From: Southern MD
RE: The speed bow controversy
ORIGINAL: LittleChief
In my opinion, nothing. 605 grains hitting at 220 fps is going to go through anything you shoot, right?
ORIGINAL: brucelanthier
I shoot my 605gr arrow at 220 fps. My max hunting range is 25 yds. What would being able to shoot that same arrow at 275+ fps give me that would be a distinct advantage overwhat I have?
I shoot my 605gr arrow at 220 fps. My max hunting range is 25 yds. What would being able to shoot that same arrow at 275+ fps give me that would be a distinct advantage overwhat I have?
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12-04-2008 | 09:51 AM
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Giant Nontypical
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From: Pittsburgh, PA
RE: The speed bow controversy
Funny how things change in only around a year...although there are some folks around here that have been singing that tune the whole time
...although there are some folks around here that have been singing that tune the whole time
12-04-2008 | 10:16 AM
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RE: The speed bow controversy
I personally don't care how fast anyone elses bow is. I have a question. I will admit that I know very little about the function of these newer bows. Here's my question: Can I assume that the faster the arrow flys the more critical it is to have your entire setup perfectly tuned? It makes sense to me that something flying thru the air at 300 ft/sec. would be affected by any minor difference between broadheads, arrow weights, etc. compared to something traveling 250 ft/sec. Does anyone notice an accuracy problem with faster bows? At what speed does this become real critical? Is there a speed where we will have to wind tunnel test every arrow to get consistant arrow flight? Or do I need to stop typing and go back to my bottle of Windsor?[8D]