Arrow speed
 

So I'm a newbie used to a compound that shoots 305 fps, I just bought a old Fred Beaar Kodiak 50# 28 inchdraw, 52 inch AMO (what does AMO mean?)

What kind of arrow speeds does a traditional bow like this shoot?

RE: Arrow speed
 

52" AMO is used for string length. AMO is american manufactures Org.

With a real clean release, you could expect 175fps with a 550gr arrow. Maybe faster. Bad release can slow it down.

RE: Arrow speed
 

I'm thinking a little less than thatwith the dacron string and 11 gr/# on the arrow weight. If you get the full 28" on the draw, I believe you'll see more in the 165-170 fps range with the arrow weight mentioned.Adraw lengthlongerthan 28" willpick it up a littleand, conversely,you'll loose a little speedif your draw is under 28". Speed wise, it'll be a very different creature than your compound, even with light carbon arrows. If you're real curious about thespeed you're getting, weigh your arrows and find a chronograph. All we can really do here is a roung estimation without knowing your draw length and total arrow weight you're going to be using. As mentioned by BC, your release can also add or subtract a few fps.

RE: Arrow speed
 

One mind set you have to over come is arrow speed. I know, a compound shooter is alway's thinking how fast does my arrow fly to a target. But, in traditional archery, you are more concerned with proper arrow spine and proper arrow weight. A good shooting recurve at 55#'s with 10 grains of arrow weight per pound of draw weight can get 170fps. A longbow at the same specifications should do around 150 to 160 fps.

RE: Arrow speed
 

a deer doesn't care how fast or "not fast" that arrow that just double lunged him was going...