What speed is your rig shooting?

[Rucker61]

We'll know tomorrow, after the arrows are cut and the initial tune is complete. PSA DNA SP, 29.5" draw, 63 pounds, Easton Axis somewhere around 415g. Should be right around 300.

With the modules backed off one letter, 285 FPS; with the modules aligned, 294 FPS. at 61 lbs.

 

[a3dhunter]

Prime Impact 70# 434 gr arrow at 298 fps.

 

[AitchAr]

Another Prime Impact shooter.

70# 30" draw
500gr arrow @ 282 ft/sec

 

[JasonWi]

Hoyt KateraXL 28.5" DL 72#

450 grain arrow @ 277 fps

 

[breacher]

Bowtech Insanity CPX
28" 62#
400 grains @ 285fps.

 

[E-2]

Prime Impact 70# 434 gr arrow at 298 fps.

What draw length are you?

 

[a3dhunter]

What draw length are you?

29.75"
using a 30" module with draw stops short posted to 70% letoff.

 

[Tilzbow]

Hoyt 2012 Carbon Matrix. 70#, 30" draw, 435 grain arrow, 302 FPS.

 

[rodney482]

292 fps

 

[JJHACK]

Interesting data points

Since I own a chronograph I get a number of my hunting buddies to shoot seeing what they have for speed.

The majority have severe heartbreak over this when they realize the Guess and the marketing hype is not what a bow actually shoots a hunting weight arrow at.

It's the rarest of bows shooting 450 grain plus that can hit 290 fps, we have done it by deliberately cranking up the power. But nobody could draw it that way without excessive movement or while seated in a pop up blind without lifting the bow so high it hits the top.

I'll guess, and I don't have statistical written notes on this, that almost all fall between 250 and 275. We are notably impressed to see 285 and over. If your able to get that speed with a smooth draw having the arrow parallel to the ground the whole time, you have some wicked hunting power.

It's easy to get 280 plus with light arrows and by having a poor draw cycle, while stranding, or by having the arrow pointed skyward while drawing. It's another whole level of strength and technique to do this seated, while wearing heavy winter clothing under actual hunting conditions.

As a guy that takes hunters for a living, I've had plenty of guys shooting wicked fast bows at high draw weight that could not get it back when we were in the blind. Even with this explained on the phone before they arrived.

Oh, for the record, I'm shooting a switchback XT 63 pounds, 28.5 draw, 440 grain arrows 270fps.

 

[vcb]

JJHACK,

I agree and have seen the big "arched" movement on some guys getting it back to full draw. Hell you can see that on some hunting shows too. MY CPXL I can very comfortable draw straight back in almost any position. ( Probably most important in turkey huting) However, its only 70 lbs..but has plenty of speed and kinetic with a 438grn arrow. I originally chrono'd it at 275 and picked up 6fps with speed nocks. BTW I was shooting 64lbs last september and had a clean pass through on a bull elk at 43yds. So it's just personal preferene on poundage...Mostly just wanted to shoot higher poundage so I could play with a different arrow set up..

 

[a3dhunter]

I was always told you needed to be able to sit in a chair with your feet off the ground, your bow straight out to your side and draw it without the "arched' sky draw. Pull the bow straight back to full draw and hold, if it's too much of a struggle then lower your draw weight.

 

[JJHACK]

3dhunter, fully agree, but to shoot 300 plus fps with a 450 grain arrow not many are going to manage that, or they are fibbing. Those that tough it out and actually can will very likely not be shooting at all over 40 when shoulder problems start!

One exception, my business partner has a 34" draw he is 7 feet tall. Those long draw lengths have a hella great advantage!

 

[a3dhunter]

3dhunter, fully agree, but to shoot 300 plus fps with a 450 grain arrow not many are going to manage that, or they are fibbing. Those that tough it out and actually can will very likely not be shooting at all over 40 when shoulder problems start!

One exception, my business partner has a 34" draw he is 7 feet tall. Those long draw lengths have a hella great advantage!

I would agree, I could do it but wouldn't enjoy shooting more weight to get there.

When I get my new arrows I should be around 450 grains around 290-292 fps. That's plenty for me.

 

[Rucker61]

3dhunter, fully agree, but to shoot 300 plus fps with a 450 grain arrow not many are going to manage that, or they are fibbing. Those that tough it out and actually can will very likely not be shooting at all over 40 when shoulder problems start!

One exception, my business partner has a 34" draw he is 7 feet tall. Those long draw lengths have a hella great advantage!

We need videos.

 

[6t4nova]

Spyder Turbo @ 83 lbs. 308 fps with a 455 grain arrow. 28" draw.

 

[Lukem]

Slow. I'm weak and I like to shoot comfortably.

 

[Lukem]

3dhunter, fully agree, but to shoot 300 plus fps with a 450 grain arrow not many are going to manage that, or they are fibbing. Those that tough it out and actually can will very likely not be shooting at all over 40 when shoulder problems start!

I'd guess most posting here aren't "calculated" #'s as I'd guess most in this group own a chrono. By and large Roksliders are on the OCD side of the scale, and are generally fit enough to do it right.

 

[Craig Van Arsdale]

I'd guess most posting here aren't "calculated" #'s as I'd guess most in this group own a chrono. By and large Roksliders are on the OCD side of the scale, and are generally fit enough to do it right.

X 2 my speeds are from the chrono with my hunting arrow

 

[JJHACK]

Maybe this is why I felt at home here!

I have some OCD issues that probably get on the nerves of my family. I think what bugs me the most us the acronym OCD. It should be CDO