The speed bow controversy
12-03-2008, 08:16 PM
#1
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The speed bow controversy
I find it odd how many bowhunters think increased speed is oflittle to noadvantage when bowhunting. I've heard it here and I've heard it in the proshop. Please explain why using a single pin out to 30-40yds is not an advantage. I guess increasing k.e., arrow penetration,and increasing your complete passthrough percentage isn'tbeneficial either.
For those of you that bash today's speed bows (for bowhunting), please enlighten me.
For those of you that bash today's speed bows (for bowhunting), please enlighten me.
12-03-2008, 08:28 PM
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Dominant Buck
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RE: The speed bow controversy
My former bow shot my target arrow 337fps at 62#'s. If you're shooting one pin out to 30-40 yds.....your idea of "accuracy" and mine are different.
After jumping on the speed bandwagon myself for a while (obviously).....I learned I like drawing, holding, letting off 60#'s a lot more. I actually tried slowing my hunting arrow down on purpose. I love it. More KE....More momentum.....mo better.
Speed is NOT a dirty word, though. It has its' advantages. It has its' pitfalls. Its' greatest aid is the ability to shoot a heavier arrow than its' slower counterparts. A flat(ter) trajectory aids in misjudged yardage, too.
Speed comes at a price. I learend that, too.
I like where I'm at.
After jumping on the speed bandwagon myself for a while (obviously).....I learned I like drawing, holding, letting off 60#'s a lot more. I actually tried slowing my hunting arrow down on purpose. I love it. More KE....More momentum.....mo better.
Speed is NOT a dirty word, though. It has its' advantages. It has its' pitfalls. Its' greatest aid is the ability to shoot a heavier arrow than its' slower counterparts. A flat(ter) trajectory aids in misjudged yardage, too.
Speed comes at a price. I learend that, too.
I like where I'm at.
12-03-2008, 08:30 PM
#6
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Sturgis, SD
Posts: 1,983
RE: The speed bow controversy
I find it odd how many elitist attitudes have made it into hunting.
I shoot a speed bow, I also shoot a recurve. My hunting buddy shoots slow target bows when hunting. I don't think mine is better than his and he doesn't think his is better than mine. We think that we both shoot what fits our needs and wants. There is no controversy unless you are tying to create one.
I shoot a speed bow, I also shoot a recurve. My hunting buddy shoots slow target bows when hunting. I don't think mine is better than his and he doesn't think his is better than mine. We think that we both shoot what fits our needs and wants. There is no controversy unless you are tying to create one.