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Title: How can it be that fast????
Post by: Bob B. on August 28, 2008, 03:16:00 PM

I have a new Dwyer long bow.  It is 66 inches long, elm with boo cores and an osage riser.  I have a fast flight string and shoot a 30.5 inch arrow ( 617 grains  )at 50 or 51 pounds.  It is super quiet and really spits an arrow.  I shot it on a chronograph hoping to get around 160 fps.  Turns out is shoots 180 fps.  I doubted this greatly, but my friend had his wheely bow and it shot 265 fps just like any other chrono he had used in the past.  Still, this seems rediculoulsly fast to me.

Any thoughts from the trad gang?

Bob.

Any thoughts?

Title: Re: How can it be that fast????
Post by: Kevin L. on August 28, 2008, 03:23:00 PM

Bob,
 You said how long the arrow was, but didn't mention your draw length. Id you have a corresponding long draw, say 29.5", then that # is definitely in the ballpark, given the longer power stroke.

Title: Re: How can it be that fast????
Post by: vermonster13 on August 28, 2008, 03:28:00 PM

That number sounds right to me.

Title: Re: How can it be that fast????
Post by: forrest-hunter on August 28, 2008, 03:37:00 PM

Shooting a 740gr arrow 27" draw 29" arrow:
ACS         45# 151 fps  
Toelke Whip 48# 143 fps      
Bear T/D    44# 136 fps
Have some heavier ACS limbs coming in 3-4# heavier then the 45#'s. Wonder what the difference will be. I also have some heavier limbs for Bear (53# @ 27") but have not chrono.

I think the 160fps you expected was a little on the low side with your longer draw, lighter arrow and heavier bow.

Title: Re: How can it be that fast????
Post by: Biggie Hoffman on August 28, 2008, 03:38:00 PM

Yep, bout right....
I had a 66" 21st Century @ 62# with my 32" draw it shot a 700 grain arrow @ 207.
The long power stroke adds up!

Title: Re: How can it be that fast????
Post by: Bob B. on August 28, 2008, 03:39:00 PM

Kevin L.  

My draw is 30.5 inches.  I appreciate the posting.  I just never figured a long bow at such light poundage could be that fast with a heavy arrow.  Besides, it is quieter than a wisper.  It is really a fun bow to shoot, just velvet smooth.

Bob.

Title: Re: How can it be that fast????
Post by: FerretWYO on August 28, 2008, 08:19:00 PM

sounds right on.

Title: Re: How can it be that fast????
Post by: Sticks2117 on August 28, 2008, 08:50:00 PM

SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!! I wish my bow was that fast I'm going to order a Dwyer.

Title: Re: How can it be that fast????
Post by: Gordy on August 28, 2008, 10:35:00 PM

Those Dwyer guys build a quality bow ! (got 2)...'nuff said   ;)     :thumbsup:

Title: Re: How can it be that fast????
Post by: bbairborne on August 28, 2008, 10:49:00 PM

Sounds real good.  Got you a keeper there.   :)

Title: Re: How can it be that fast????
Post by: zilla on August 28, 2008, 10:55:00 PM

How many arrows did you shoot for the average?

Title: Re: How can it be that fast????
Post by: Beepy on August 29, 2008, 12:51:00 AM

That's my draw length and I have two bows that shoot right around there that are spec'd at 55# @ 28.  (of course I have one that noone believes either)...

Title: Re: How can it be that fast????
Post by: elkslayer on August 29, 2008, 02:04:00 AM

Draw length?

Title: Re: How can it be that fast????
Post by: B M A on August 29, 2008, 02:14:00 AM

elkslayer - Nice bows.....
FYI  - Your private message box is full.  Sent you an email instead....

Title: Re: How can it be that fast????
Post by: Paul Mattson on August 29, 2008, 03:25:00 AM

How can it be that fast????

Made in Wisconsin...

Title: Re: How can it be that fast????
Post by: overbo on August 29, 2008, 07:09:00 AM

Where can I buy a arm stretcher?

Title: Re: How can it be that fast????
Post by: blueline on August 29, 2008, 10:04:00 AM

How do you anchor behind the ear???

Title: Re: How can it be that fast????
Post by: BobW on August 29, 2008, 10:34:00 AM

yep, if your knuckles drag (like me - 32" draw), you can really make an arrow scream......  :scared:  

you just can't find clothese....  :banghead:

Title: Re: How can it be that fast????
Post by: Bob B. on August 29, 2008, 04:41:00 PM

Zilla,

I shot six arrows.  4 were 180 fps, one was 181 and one was 183.  So I just said, ok, 180 ...  excellent!  I figured longer limbs had more ground to recover, thus were slower a tad.  Now I think my longer draw gives the bow a bigger power curve and more momentum in the limbs to push the arrow with.  Anyway, I like the way it shoots and it so silent.  I appreciate all the postings. I hope to fill a tag with it this year.

Bob.