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Fred Bear Montana Longbow speed question

Started by bsimm78, October 18, 2010, 02:32:00 PM

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bsimm78

I contacted Bear Archery with this question and they told me they had no data.  I know a few people here use or have used a Montana longbow and was curious about arrow speed as I have no way to test it.  I am visually aware that it is a slower bow but know nothing about IBO speed or even arrow speed with a hunting weight arrow.  Has anyone tested or heard something on this matter?  I'm trying to find a jumping off point in order to calculate my Kinetic Energy produced.  Thanks in advance.

mmisciag

Blake,

I am using a Montana. When last I checked the bow's speed was 192-3 fps. I was shooting Gold Tip carbon at 29 1/2 inches with 125 grain field tip and 50 grain insert. I don't know the total weight of the arrow. Also, if you want more speed switch to a Fast flight flemish string. I am using 12 strands.

I am now shooting Stika Spruce four fletch arrows from Northtwest Archery. They are spined for 60 to 65#.I can tell they are faster but not by much. They seem to shoot flatter. Most likely they are lighter.

HTH,

Martin
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ron w

I know nothing of the specs as far as speed,but I know mine is fast enough!!!
In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities. In the expert's there are few...So the most difficult thing is always to keep your beginner's mind...This is also the real secret of the arts: always be a beginner.  Shunryu Suzuki

Cherokee Scout

I have shot a few thru the chrono.
When shot at 9 grs/lb, I got about 168-173 fps.
The type of string material and strands and type of silencers will make some difference.
John

Ssamac

It seems to shoot faster than the Martin Savannah, and the Savannah is a pretty fast production bow. It is not as fast as a black widow or tomahawk.

sam


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