Let off %
01-24-2005, 01:17 AM
#11
Super Moderator
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Southeast Central Illinois USA
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RE: Let off %
I shoot 65%.......for now, but I'm about to buy a recurve.
Maybe their are one or two exceptions, but most every bow is faster with a lower letoff, and with less handshock. Do you guys actually think it would be fun shooting with 90% or 97% letoff?
You guys talking about shooting anything higher than 80% might as well trash the compound and shoot a crossbow.
Maybe their are one or two exceptions, but most every bow is faster with a lower letoff, and with less handshock. Do you guys actually think it would be fun shooting with 90% or 97% letoff?
You guys talking about shooting anything higher than 80% might as well trash the compound and shoot a crossbow.
01-24-2005, 04:56 AM
#12
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Newark Ohio USA
Posts: 251
RE: Let off %
Hello,
Don't take offense, I guess I just don't understand. If you could draw the bow and then let it hang, what would be the difference if you would draw the bow and release the string? I would think that it wouldn't launch the arrow! What am I missing here?
Don't take offense, I guess I just don't understand. If you could draw the bow and then let it hang, what would be the difference if you would draw the bow and release the string? I would think that it wouldn't launch the arrow! What am I missing here?
ORIGINAL: Dairy King
I knew someone wouldn't believe me. The manufacturer doesn't claim it, but the bow is called an Oneida Stealth. A stock Stealth can't do it, but if I send it up to Monster Bows Inc. they will upgrade it to achieve 97% let off (similar to what Crackers does to Martins/Marlins, whatever bows them are)...and Yes, it REALLY is 97% let off, I chat with a guy that helps in upgrading the bows and various other people who have had this done. If I really wanted to, I could draw the bow, point it at the ground and let go of the riser and it would hang (very dangerous, would never do it). Its not a bloated claim, its actually over 90% let off.
I hope you understood what I said. If you dont have a clue what i just said, I will try to say it a little better.
Edit::I can give you the guys email if you dont believe me. and Yes, I really do "chat" with the guys. Over on Oneida's forums, they have a chat room where I go to quite often.
I knew someone wouldn't believe me. The manufacturer doesn't claim it, but the bow is called an Oneida Stealth. A stock Stealth can't do it, but if I send it up to Monster Bows Inc. they will upgrade it to achieve 97% let off (similar to what Crackers does to Martins/Marlins, whatever bows them are)...and Yes, it REALLY is 97% let off, I chat with a guy that helps in upgrading the bows and various other people who have had this done. If I really wanted to, I could draw the bow, point it at the ground and let go of the riser and it would hang (very dangerous, would never do it). Its not a bloated claim, its actually over 90% let off.
I hope you understood what I said. If you dont have a clue what i just said, I will try to say it a little better.
Edit::I can give you the guys email if you dont believe me. and Yes, I really do "chat" with the guys. Over on Oneida's forums, they have a chat room where I go to quite often.
01-24-2005, 05:52 AM
#13
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Wichita Kansas USA
Posts: 699
RE: Let off %
I think we have got carried away with this high letoff. I am shooting 65% right now only because I can't find a 50 or less. I think you get a better release with less letoff and I am looking at recurves as an alternative. I believe we are all looking for an easy way to be good shots without practice. With the high letoffs its just a matter of getting your bow sighted in and you are good to go. My 2 cents.
01-24-2005, 08:56 AM
#16
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Buford GA USA
Posts: 567
RE: Let off %
Hello,
Don't take offense, I guess I just don't understand. If you could draw the bow and then let it hang, what would be the difference if you would draw the bow and release the string? I would think that it wouldn't launch the arrow! What am I missing here?
Don't take offense, I guess I just don't understand. If you could draw the bow and then let it hang, what would be the difference if you would draw the bow and release the string? I would think that it wouldn't launch the arrow! What am I missing here?
01-24-2005, 10:37 AM
#19
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: NW Montana / SW Alberta Rockies
Posts: 3,258
RE: Let off %
ORIGINAL: idahoelkinstructor
121553, I have heard and thought that P&Y changed the rules to allow animals killed with bows up to 85%? It wouldn't matter for me because like I said in my last post I have to hunt with 65%. Even if I could use a greater let off I don't think I would, 65% suites me just fine, and it seem to be a prefect balance between let off and speed.
121553, I have heard and thought that P&Y changed the rules to allow animals killed with bows up to 85%? It wouldn't matter for me because like I said in my last post I have to hunt with 65%. Even if I could use a greater let off I don't think I would, 65% suites me just fine, and it seem to be a prefect balance between let off and speed.
I would really like to get my name put in this book before the new one comes out.
Bobby