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Rainy day bow comparisons

Started by The Night Stalker, March 23, 2014, 02:03:00 PM

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The Night Stalker

Let me first say, take this with a grain of salt. I have a pro chrono model. I really do not have much confidence in chronographs, but it is raining and I am on call.
      I have three bows that are listed below in the study. I keep tinkering deciding which bow I will take elk hunting this fall based on shooting accuracy, ease of carry, and penetration limitations.

      The first bow is a Dakota pro hunter 62" 46@29 with a SBD ultra string. This is my go to bow. It shoots a 480 grain axis 400 with 175gr point.

       My second bow is a Dakota pro hunter 64" 55@29.5 with a rick welch string. This is my form and workout bow. I blind bale shoot with it and occasionally have shot it outdoors to compare it with my other Dakota at distance shooting. It shoots a 340 easton traditional 512gr with a 175gr point.

        My third bow is a standard aluminum riser A&H 64inch  
45@28, about 47lbs at my draw. It shoots a 340 easton traditional 510gr with a 175 grain point. This one I have posted about recently. Looking to get a JT riser for it.

So it goes
Dakota 46@29 480 grain arrow 208-209 fps

Dakota 55@29.5 512 grain arrow 210-212 fps

A&H 47@29 510 grain arrow 192-193 fps,  I shot the untuned axis 400, 480 grain arrow and got an average of 199fps. I draw a little over 29 inches.

Again it just a comparison and I do not have a great deal of faith in my chronograph. I think they are not accurate until proven otherwise but it something to do on a rainy day. Your chrono might have these bows shooting in the 180's. It's a comparison with limited resources.

I will probably decide to carry the A&H  elk hunting because of ease of carry as I have in the past. That's if I get the draw.
Which one would you choose.
Speed does not Kill, Silence Kills
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dhermon85

You already stated your "go to", so I'd go with that.


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