I just was looking at the bowtech rascal and that thing is smokin' fast! At 25" draw and 40lbs pull it is launching arrows at 260+fps! Not too many years ago that was a speed bow at 70lbs. In the next few weeks I am getting me a Bowtech for next season and thinking very serously about getting my boy a rascal if he likes it although they come with a price tag of over $250.00 retail.

I say it is every bit worth the money. That is smoking for a 25" draw, let alone 40 pounds, but I wonder how forgiving it is. Thats important with youngsters.

Ooops....I think you heard something wrong big country. The bow shoots around 260 with a 29" draw at 70lbs.

BC,
I held a Rascal the other night......you're right it's the coolest &quot;Kids&quot; bow I've ever seen. Now kids can shoot the low poundage that they need and actually get their arrows to STICK in the target!!<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
I don't know if you actually held one or just saw it in a catalog, but the pictures don't do it justice.....I wanted to be a kid again......Well come to think of it, I AM like a kid again. (I just got another BowTech myself<img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>)

You can pick one up for considerably less than retail if you check a few shops.....that MSRP # really doesn't mean a whole lot.
I don't think you can go wrong with any BowTech.....I'm on my second one now, and every one I've shot has been terrific.

How they tested it at 70 lbs at 29&quot; draw i dont know, but thats what www.bowtecharchery.com says.

KY_Bowhunter,

The specs are as follows.....(I'm cheating with the catalog I picked up when I got my new bow)

Bowtech &quot;Rascal&quot;
Weight 2.0lbs
ATA Length: 24.375
Brace Height: 7.5&quot;
Draw Weights: 20-30-40
Draw Lengths: 19-25&quot;
Let-off: 65-80%
Speed: 256-262fps!!!
(speed is based on the high end specs....25&quot; at 40lbs with a 200gr arrow.)

Sounds forgiving and fast!!!(maybe too fast<img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>)
(And it's got 4 different paint jobs the kids will love!<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>)

Geez........and my first bow was a fiberglass longbow with wooden arrows.<img src=icon_smile_sad.gif border=0 align=middle>

At bowtech's website out next to the speed it has an * and at the bottom of the specs it states IBO speeds based on 25&quot; draw and 40lbs. It's a little confussing. It doesn't bother me to give that much money for a kids bow because that bow he could actually use to hunt.
Matt
I haven't had a chance to hold one but the pics in the cat. look great. Right now I torn between the Extreme solo and the mighty mite. The bow he has now is a golden eagle brave but his has out grown it and with that bow at 20 yrds you have to aim at the moon to hit the target.

Edited by - bigcountry25 on 01/04/2002 19:07:57

I found some specs I could cut and paste.
WARNING:
The Rascal is not a toy. Recommended for age 7 and above with close adult supervision.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Axle to Axle: 24.375&quot;
Brace Height: 7.5&quot;
Draw Length: 19&quot; to 25&quot;
IBO: 256 - 262 fps*
Mass Weight: 2.0 Lbs.
Draw Weight: 20-30-40#
Let-Off: 80% (Not available with the Infinity cam)

Details: Post Feed Single Cam, Machined Aluminum Riser, Two Piece Inlayed Grip and Modular Single Cam Technology. 100% made in the U.S.A.

Options: Five color combinations: Licorice, Razzelberry, CherryCari, BubbleGum and Licorice Hunter with Advantage Timber camo limbs.

Winner's Choice Custom String available at additional cost

* IBO speed based on 25&quot; draw length at 40 Lbs

WOW! that's a whole 30 ft/lbs of Ke! I think I will sell my Yukon and get one, not. I would like to the actual amo specs and compare them with other bows at 25&quot; and 40 pounds with 200 grn arrow.

Paul

About 5 years ago I bought my wife a jennings micro carbon extreme. At 25&quot; draw...42 lbs. draw weight, with a 210 gr. arrow...272fps.
Oh ya...$199.00