Bowtech performance vs comfort for elk

[Sasman]

I just bought a Bowtech Carbon Icon and I shot it in both the performance and comfort settings. At a 60# 29” draw do you think the negative FPS would matter much on elk if I use the comfort setting? Planning on shooting out to 60 yards tops.

 

[big44a4]

Have not shot an elk to know but no. Plenty kill elk with far less poundage.


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[Don Qui Puncher]

It’s about 8-10 FPS, I wouldn’t worry about it at all

 

[Shraggs]

Yep maybe 10 FPS less. That’s how I shoot. I really like the comfort setting because it’s so easy to draw slowly, quietly, and hold if needed. Two years ago I drew on a bull, and he stopped and looked at me from 18 yds - but didn’t have a shot. I’m certain is was 5 minutes I held at full draw. Could not have done that on speed setting.

 

[GregB]

Doubt you will have an issue. I shot an elk with my Carbon Icon last year and didn't have an issue with penetration, 70# at 28.5". Now I'm gonna have to look and see if it's set on performance or comfort.

 

[Btaylor]

I am going to be shooting a 50# longbow this year and have 100% confidence it will kill the crap out of everything I will have the opportunity to shoot at...elk deer and hogs. I think your compound will do just fine. Aim small and let their air out.

 

[Bailer]

I think that more comfort for a potentially long hold at full draw would be more important than 8-10 fps. I’ve only shot mine on performance a couple times.

 

[Sasman]

Sounds good, I really prefer the comfort setting so I’m happy to hear these answers. I’ve never shot an elk, only whitetails so good to know. Thanks!

 

[GregB]

Glad you created this thread I didn't realize my Carbon Icon had the performance, comfort settings

 

[nwcurt]

I shot a Carbon Icon for a year on "comfort" then another year on "performance". To be honest, I really didn't notice much difference at all. Smooth, easy bow either way.

 

[Bronc]

I don’t have a bowtech. Do the different settings change the draw cycle, let off, or both?

 

[Bailer]

I don’t have a bowtech. Do the different settings change the draw cycle, let off, or both?

Mine is a reign. The draw on mine is a little harsher on performance and the valley a lot smaller. I don’t think it affects the letoff amount.

 

[Gumbo]

I don’t have a bowtech. Do the different settings change the draw cycle, let off, or both?

Both. Letoff is about 85% in comfort on my Reign 7 vs 80% in performance.

 

[sndmn11]

I don’t have a bowtech. Do the different settings change the draw cycle, let off, or both?

I just got a RealmSR6 and checked up on this since I am in Colorado. I got a quick reply from Amanda telling me that the let off is 80% in either mode. There isn't much difference between the two, just a gentler downhill to full draw, and I suspect it would take a very in tune archer to win a guessing game of a dozen bows split between the two settings. I don't know if any of that holds true for other models. Here is her email if anyone wants a quick response [email protected]

 

[Gumbo]

I just got a RealmSR6 and checked up on this since I am in Colorado. I got a quick reply from Amanda telling me that the let off is 80% in either mode. There isn't much difference between the two, just a gentler downhill to full draw, and I suspect it would take a very in tune archer to win a guessing game of a dozen bows split between the two settings. I don't know if any of that holds true for other models. Here is her email if anyone wants a quick response [email protected]

I have not shot an SR6, but the letoff on the Realm X also is higher on comfort, roughly 85% for comfort and 80% for performance as measured by my LCA scale. Not the most precise instrument of course, but it gets you in the ballpark.

 

[sndmn11]

I have not shot an SR6, but the letoff on the Realm X also is higher on comfort, roughly 85% for comfort and 80% for performance as measured by my LCA scale. Not the most precise instrument of course, but it gets you in the ballpark.

I will see if I can find a scale that will calculate those numbers and test mine. I would be very interested in hearing what you find if you are able to do that same.

 

[Sorry slinger]

I shot my icon on comfort for about 1.5 years then switched to performance. yes there is a bit of a difference in draw cycle and speed but still very nice to draw on performance in my opinion. I found that I like the shorter valley and perceived higher holding weight of the performance setting so I left it there. It slings my 500 grain arrows around 265 at 70/28