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11-18-2002 | 10:07 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Draw Length and FPS "?"
But you'll most likely just miss or make a bad shot faster if the longer draw length doesn't fit you well enough. I'd rather stay with the correct DL and up the poundage if at all possible. 5# more draw length should get you the same 10 fps, depending on your bow, of course...
11-18-2002 | 09:34 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Draw Length and FPS "?"
I would never alter my drawlength for a few fps or ft/lbs. What you gain is not worth the potential for the accuracy you may lose.
I got to ask this question so don't think it's personal. What is all this hype about KE? What are we hunting here? Elephants? 58ft/lbs is enough to take care of anything on this continent and probably most African game. If it's a matter of speed you want then just shoot a lighter, stiffer arrow. Here's a good site to log onto: Bowsite.com/bowsite/features/practicalbowhunter Look for the article on penetration and be enlightened.
Now to answer your original question. You should gain about 12 to 15fps with a 1" change in draw.
I got to ask this question so don't think it's personal. What is all this hype about KE? What are we hunting here? Elephants? 58ft/lbs is enough to take care of anything on this continent and probably most African game. If it's a matter of speed you want then just shoot a lighter, stiffer arrow. Here's a good site to log onto: Bowsite.com/bowsite/features/practicalbowhunter Look for the article on penetration and be enlightened.
Now to answer your original question. You should gain about 12 to 15fps with a 1" change in draw.
