My huntin buddy bought a switchback this year, and yesterday we both took our bows in and had them chrono'ed.My Patriot Dually shot 290fps at 72lb pull, his switchback shot 255fps at 68lb pull. He was a lil upset at how slow it was. I told him i thought it was fast enuff, but of course he was moaning and complaining that he spent 800 bucks on this bow and its slower then his old Legacy was. So i dunno,, does that sound right for a Switchback?? 255fps?? and with his Axis 340 arrows shouldntthat be enuff KE to use mechanicals out to 40yrds? What do you guys think?

Tell your buddy not to get so hung up on speed. I hope he didn't buy it for speed because there are faster bows out there. As long as its accurate, quiet and puts meat in the freezer, what is the extra speed gonna help? Sure it will make a little flatter trajectory but not noticable enough when shooting at distances under 40 yds.

Tell your buddy he's got bow problems because he should be shooting about 300fps.

Agreed. Something doesn't seem right. I got 292fps out of my Switchback when I chrono'd it.

He isn't going to be shooting anywhere near 300 fps. The arrow alone will weigh in at about 410 grains with a 100 grain tip (assuming a 27 inch arrow with 4" vanes).

Then add the things such a a peep sight, loop, string silencers, kisser button and if he has a shorter draw length than 30 inches and 300 fps is a far cry.

Post his exact set up (everything) and I bet he is right where he should be.

I'll take the 255 any day. Right now I'm at 252 and that's more then enough.

Speed is not only dependent on arrow weight, but on drawlength. However, I wouldn't worry about it if I were him. Speed is completely unimportant. It has never killed an animal and never will. Accuracy is very important, with super sharp broadheads coming in second. I would rate a quiet bow high and consider a forgiving, high brace height to be important for hunting. Speed - it doesn't even make the list of important items, and should never even be considered when choosing a bow.

Accuracy kills speed thrills

Thanks guys, he will be happy to hear yalls comments..ok here is his setup
Switchback 28"draw with 28" arrows that weigh 430grains
Peep site , string loop, hush kit.

180-200 FPS is enough for me, shooting arrows over 11 grains per draw weight.