Bowtech Patriot DC Numbers
02-09-2003, 02:40 PM
#11
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Greenville S.C. USA
Posts: 212
RE: Bowtech Patriot DC Numbers
Here ya go Toby,
I tied in a nocking point and advanced the cams a little and made sure they were in as close to pefect time as possible, took the hush kit off and here is what I got:
29", 71 lbs, 365 gr., 327 fps
30", 70 lbs, 365 gr., 334 fps
The newer 30"ers should be faster. The first 30" models that were released, in addition to being a little long, weren't picking up the speed between 29" and 30" that they should.
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I tied in a nocking point and advanced the cams a little and made sure they were in as close to pefect time as possible, took the hush kit off and here is what I got:
29", 71 lbs, 365 gr., 327 fps
30", 70 lbs, 365 gr., 334 fps
The newer 30"ers should be faster. The first 30" models that were released, in addition to being a little long, weren't picking up the speed between 29" and 30" that they should.
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>>>-----SPEED KILLS---->
02-09-2003, 06:06 PM
#12
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Alvo Nebraska USA
Posts: 2,057
RE: Bowtech Patriot DC Numbers
Oh boyohboyohboy! The wife says we can go get my new Pat on Monday<img src=icon_smile_tongue.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_tongue.gif border=0 align=middle> It's been a long time since I've had a speeding ticket but I may have to risk it tomorrow!! A 500 mile round trip will be well worth it if I can get the speeds you guys are posting. Mine is a 70 and 30 so I'll have to do some testing for sure! Have a great week!
02-09-2003, 08:33 PM
#13
Join Date: Feb 2003
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RE: Bowtech Patriot DC Numbers
I would have to agree with the speeds posted. I test shot the Pat DC this weekend and boy oh boy is right. The arrows were flying so fast they were a blur. No recoil, handshock, or vibration as an added bonus. Since it was the only one in the shop I put a deposit down on it, now how to do I explain this to my wife?
Given it was a 60lb model the draw wasn't all that bad, but with a 70lb draw I think it could be a bit of a bear. About 1/4" of creep any more and the arrow was off. The grip is the only negative I have about the bow, but I can always get a custom grip if I don't like it. Bowtech has a winner here.
Given it was a 60lb model the draw wasn't all that bad, but with a 70lb draw I think it could be a bit of a bear. About 1/4" of creep any more and the arrow was off. The grip is the only negative I have about the bow, but I can always get a custom grip if I don't like it. Bowtech has a winner here.
02-11-2003, 10:49 AM
#16
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Alvo Nebraska USA
Posts: 2,057
RE: Bowtech Patriot DC Numbers
I chronoed mine today as it came from the factory with 29 inch modules which actually measure 29 1/8 inches AMO draw. Weight is 71.5 pounds with a brass nock set and Hush kit. Shooting a 457.4 grain arrow it went 282 fps for 80.79 foot pounds. I'll try next with cat whiskers and a tided in nock and a kisser and a Sims teflon cable slide. This thing should be a screamin 3D bow and the ulitmate hunting bow! I think I'm done buying bows for quite some time<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
02-11-2003, 01:26 PM
#17
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: NJ USA
Posts: 243
RE: Bowtech Patriot DC Numbers
WOW Gimp, that will knock over a brick wall!<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle> I wish they came in 75% let off and I would definitely keep mine <img src=icon_smile_sad.gif border=0 align=middle> Good luck with yours and look forward to your reviews