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Title: Weight and Speed????
Post by: Gator1 on July 17, 2007, 12:35:00 PM
Chronographed a couple of my bows:

Bow #1:
50lb. R/D longbow:

536 Grain Arrow: 161 FPS

Bow#2:

52lb. R/D Longbow:

536 Arrow: 166 FPS..

Are these numbers decent for the draw weights??? I was wondering if shooting a 3 blade Wensel would be compatible with this speed and mass calculation...  

Thank you
Title: Re: Weight and Speed????
Post by: JRY309 on July 17, 2007, 04:30:00 PM
I'm not sure what you are asking? 1.50 lb. R/D longbow,is that the physical weight of the bow?What are the draw weights of the bows?
Title: Re: Weight and Speed????
Post by: Gator1 on July 17, 2007, 04:49:00 PM
Sorry,

I was typing too fast.
I have updated...
Title: Re: Weight and Speed????
Post by: R H Clark on July 19, 2007, 07:42:00 PM
The numbers are fine for a WW head.The bow performance depends on your draw length.

My Widow PL shoots a 10 grn per lb in the 170's but I draw nearly 30 inches. 600 grn arrow about 175 fps.

My target bow,a Dalaa shoots a 375 grn arrow 212 fps. Shooting about 7 grn per lb.
Title: Re: Weight and Speed????
Post by: Shawn Leonard on July 20, 2007, 04:32:00 PM
Ya still do not say how long a draw, if they at 26 or 27"s than they are Ok but if the yare at 28"s or more than they are not all that great! Shawn
Title: Re: Weight and Speed????
Post by: Gator1 on July 23, 2007, 09:22:00 AM
My draw length is 28", and my CX250's are cut to
29 7/8"s...

Should I go down a little in arrow weight to pick up some speed????
Title: Re: Weight and Speed????
Post by: katman on July 23, 2007, 09:45:00 AM
I wouldn't change length if they are flying good, you will increase your speed but loose mass, almost a wash as far as KE goes. I think the WW would work fine for you.
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