Bowtech Guardian
 

I just bought a new 2008 Guardian it's set at 65lbs and I have a draw of 29". I'm shooting carbon express maxima 350 hunters with a 100gr. tip, I'm only getting 269fps out this setup, is that typical? I though it would be much closer to 290, anyone have any input?

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Is your cams timed and set for the proper rotation?

What Chrono did you shoot through?

Have you just shot through one?

What does your arrow weigh?

What did your BC say?

Dan

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[align=left]I'm new to all this and this is all I know.
390gr. arrow
As far as cams being timed and what not I have no idea.
I shot through only one chrono and I don't know the brand.
On my birth certificate that's the only thing not filled out.
Well at least I answered one of your questions.

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I think you maybe able to drop down to the 250 arrows, and that will get you some added speed

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How much added speed should I expect if I crank it up to 71lbs?

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It is around 2-3fps per pound of draw weight.

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Anyone else shoot the Guardian? How many fps are you getting?

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What do you have on your string and do you use a peep with a rubber tube? Weight on the string takes away speed and using a peep with a rubber tube can take 6-10fps away as well.

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I have a peep sight without the tube and a kisser button. I also have two little rubber things under my brass nock to keep the arrow in place. He said he put two on in case one broke off.

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cave62, it may just be a combo of things. You have a little extra weight on the string as opposed to those that only have a peep and loop on their string, you have a 29" DL so will lose about 10fps right there from IBO, your losing some more with the extra 40grns in weight on arrow, your bow may be somewhat out of spec/tune, and IBO's for most bows in most cases are stated as higher than they actually are.

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I never saw a BC that wasn't filled out

Dan

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Now you have.

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Photoshop!!

J/king!! Looks like Jon needs to slow down and fill in all the spaces.I'd get it to a Bow Technician that knows his stuff and shoot through a couple of chronos.

The Guardians I have played with have been real consistent on speed from one bow to the other once setup isproper.

Dan

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Thank for the help guys, I appreciate it.

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My Guardian shot a 330 grain arrow 282 fps at 60# with a 28" draw.

Dan

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Cave62, My budy is shooting the General at #65 with the same set up as you and he is getting 260fps, Now I amd shooting my 101st with the same set up as you except my draw is 28 1/2 and I am getting 300 on the button. Walt

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I guess it's right on as far as speed goes, I just thought it would be faster than what it is. I'm not complaining I'm just pretty new to all this stuff, it's really a great bow, super easy to hit the mark.

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Walt, Just curious on the General is that that with the smooth mods? or the speed mods?

Dan

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my 2007 was shooting a 300 gr. arrow at 279 fps with a 27" draw. I probly could have gotten more out of it but that was fast enough for me.

rick

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I have an 07 Guardian @ 70lbs and 29". It shoots 293 with the cx maxima and 285 with the cx hunters.

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I have a 70# 2007 Guardian set at 63# and a 30" draw. Shooting a 365 gr Lightspeed w/100gr tip it chrono-ed 295 fps. Peep and loop on the string. It has 08 cams.

My BC says 310 at 29" of draw & 70#.

Chris

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I am pretty sure every 70# Guardian I have seen had a BC of 309fps to 311fps.

Dan

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Dan speed mods!!But lied alittle bit because I was talking to my friend and said remember we turned it down another turn so he is below #65 it is probely closer to #62.Walt

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My General 60#, 28" draw, speed mods is shooting a 330 grain arrow 283 fps.

Although I switched to smooth mods as I liked the feel for Turkey hunting much better.

Dan