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Offline jackdaw

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Arrow speed.......
« on: May 19, 2011, 09:24:00 PM »
Just purchased some Beaman MFX 500 series carbons to try in my Holcomb 59' recurves  and was pleased with their performance. With a 125 grain field point they weighed in around the 422 grain range which I thought might be a little light at 9 grains per pound(ish) in my 2 bows...47# and 51# respectively. Today I had the orrortunity to run them through a chronograph that a fellow compound shooter friend had and was pleased with my bows performance. The 47# bow had a D97 10 strand skinny string, and the 51# bow had a 12 strand NEW fastflight string. Both strings were wearing "wooley whisper" silencers and I draw just about 28 inches on the nose. What was the velocity verdict???? 180-181 fps for the 51# bow, 179-180 fps for the 47# bow. I was using a glove...three under release.I don't know about you, but I'm thinking 180 fps is pretty quick??? I always felt that these 2 bows were pretty snappy.....what kind of velocity are you guys getting??? (NOOOO...I'm not hung up on velocity, I'm just curious!)....many thanks...john
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Re: Arrow speed.......
« Reply #1 on: May 19, 2011, 11:06:00 PM »
ps.......shot at 5 feet..
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Ed HOLCOMB 59' KODIAK 51#
Ed HOLCOMB 59' KODIAK 47#
67'1/2  BEAR SUPER K  44#
WILSON BROTHERS BLACK WIDOW 60" 45#
LONGRIVER ELK 62" LONGBOW 53#
1967 WING 62" SLIMLINE 43#

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Re: Arrow speed.......
« Reply #2 on: May 19, 2011, 11:09:00 PM »
good to know. i shoot mfx also. were you using any extra weight inserts?

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Re: Arrow speed.......
« Reply #3 on: May 19, 2011, 11:32:00 PM »
I draw 26.5" and shoot 405gr arrows out of my 49@28 widow sax and get 183 fps and 505gr arrows out of my 53lb @28 widow chx and get 171fps the same arrow out of my schafer silver tip 55@28 and it is 170fps    Widow

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Re: Arrow speed.......
« Reply #4 on: May 19, 2011, 11:36:00 PM »
arrow weighed 296.5 with insert, fletching and nock. I suspect the insert was 50 grains....add the 125 field point and you're at 422 grains....fly like darts!
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Ed HOLCOMB 59' KODIAK 51#
Ed HOLCOMB 59' KODIAK 47#
67'1/2  BEAR SUPER K  44#
WILSON BROTHERS BLACK WIDOW 60" 45#
LONGRIVER ELK 62" LONGBOW 53#
1967 WING 62" SLIMLINE 43#

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Re: Arrow speed.......
« Reply #5 on: May 20, 2011, 05:19:00 AM »
I also shoot the Beman MFX 500 Classics but with 100 grain inserts and aluminum footing added for a total of 555 grains. I draw 26.75" and at 11.3 grains per pound I get 160 fps drawing 49#. All the details are in my signature below.
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Ten Strand D10 String
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35/55 Gold Tip Pink Nugents @ 30"
3 X 5" Feathers
19.9% FOC
49# @ 26.75"
165 FPS @ 10.4 GPP (510 gr. hunting arrow)
171 FPS @ 9.7 GPP (475 gr. 3D arrow)
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Re: Arrow speed.......
« Reply #6 on: May 20, 2011, 09:50:00 AM »
56# @ 31" PSA V (widow) 585 grain legacy 2216 (10.4 gpp) 185 to 188.
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Re: Arrow speed.......
« Reply #7 on: May 20, 2011, 09:55:00 AM »
I shoot a 536 grain Heritage out of my BW SAG at 50#s and get 167 fps.  I lost some speed when I upped the brace height by 1/2", but it made it very quiet.
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Re: Arrow speed.......
« Reply #8 on: May 20, 2011, 10:37:00 AM »
My Bear TD with Rose Oak limbs is 51# @ 28" and almost 54 # at my draw of 29".It shoots a 10 gr arrow at 180 fps.

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Re: Arrow speed.......
« Reply #9 on: May 20, 2011, 05:39:00 PM »
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56# @ 31" PSA V (widow) 585 grain legacy 2216 (10.4 gpp) 185 to 188.
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Re: Arrow speed.......
« Reply #10 on: May 20, 2011, 06:19:00 PM »
I'm shooting an ACS 64" 54# @28" I draw right at 28" and my arrows are 505 gr and it shoots them at 191 FPS.( 9.3 gpp ) It's 8 to 12 fps faster than any other bow I've tested.

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Re: Arrow speed.......
« Reply #11 on: May 20, 2011, 08:13:00 PM »
Of all things I chronographed my Palmer 60" 43@28" (I draw almost 29") today using 550 grain CX heritage 250 and averaged 163 fps.  My draw has shortened a little since I struggle with arthritis pain in my fingers.
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Re: Arrow speed.......
« Reply #12 on: May 20, 2011, 08:39:00 PM »
My Dalaa with Border limbs set at 50@28

500gr - 195
525gr - 192
551gr - 189
600gr - 183

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Re: Arrow speed.......
« Reply #13 on: May 20, 2011, 09:02:00 PM »
Screamin,

Your bow is screamin fast. Look at that, 12 gpp and still shooting 183 fps. Which limbs are you shooting? I used to shoot a Border, great bows.

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Re: Arrow speed.......
« Reply #14 on: May 20, 2011, 09:07:00 PM »
John I shoot different arrows, about the same weight though, and get close to your speed, but I have a shorter draw. I beleive anythign between 9-10gpp will do the job, and not hurt your equipment!
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Re: Arrow speed.......
« Reply #15 on: May 20, 2011, 10:12:00 PM »
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Screamin,

Your bow is screamin fast. Look at that, 12 gpp and still shooting 183 fps. Which limbs are you shooting? I used to shoot a Border, great bows.
yes I know, its almost unbelievable isn't it? But it is what it is. The limbs are the HexV wood cores. I guess the foam cores will get you another 2 or 3 fps but they cost another 100 bucks. I have a set of W&W foam core limbs here that throw that 551gr arrow at 184 fps when set at 52@28, 600grs at 178 fps. Thats not to shabby either I guess.

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Re: Arrow speed.......
« Reply #16 on: May 21, 2011, 08:20:00 AM »
Don't know, don't care, as long as they go where I'm looking.    :)
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Re: Arrow speed.......
« Reply #17 on: May 21, 2011, 08:34:00 AM »
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Don't know, don't care, as long as they go where I'm looking.     :)  
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Re: Arrow speed.......
« Reply #18 on: May 21, 2011, 03:56:00 PM »
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Don't know, don't care, as long as they go where I'm looking.      :)  
I DO know, I DO care a little (because I am a curious type), and my bow STILL shoots where I look, in spite of it being shot through a chronograph.    ;)
58" JK Traditions Kanati Longbow
Ten Strand D10 String
Kanati Bow Quiver
35/55 Gold Tip Pink Nugents @ 30"
3 X 5" Feathers
19.9% FOC
49# @ 26.75"
165 FPS @ 10.4 GPP (510 gr. hunting arrow)
171 FPS @ 9.7 GPP (475 gr. 3D arrow)
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Re: Arrow speed.......
« Reply #19 on: May 21, 2011, 04:39:00 PM »
I can see where light arrows and skinny FF strings make some improvements in arrow cast. I think this thread just goes to show that wheather your arrow is traveling at 160 fps or 190 fps, consistant shot to shot arrow placement is still the key.Just fun playing with the chrono and seeing what those miniscule changes affect and do not affect. thanx for the great feedback....jackdaw
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Ed HOLCOMB 59' KODIAK 51#
Ed HOLCOMB 59' KODIAK 47#
67'1/2  BEAR SUPER K  44#
WILSON BROTHERS BLACK WIDOW 60" 45#
LONGRIVER ELK 62" LONGBOW 53#
1967 WING 62" SLIMLINE 43#

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