Arrow Speed

[OKbowhunter]

Chrono'ed my Switchback and the average arrow speed was 276 fps.

Now, my bow is set up for hunting. I don't shoot 3D or competitions. I just bow hunt.

My set up is: 68 lbs and 29.5" draw, Bowjax on the string, and cables, D-loop, tied on nocks, hooded Super Ball Peep, WB rest, and 28" Gold Tip Pro Hunter arrow fletched with three 2" blazer vanes, and 100 grn broadhead.

The only chrono I have is the Radarchron (the kind you screw into the front stabilizer hole) I know it's not the best and not sure how accurate it is, but that's all I have.

Is 276 fps about right, is it good, bad, or should I be getting more out of my set-up?

[BUNNYMAN]

Originally Posted by OKbowhunter

Chrono'ed my Switchback and the average arrow speed was 276 fps.

Now, my bow is set up for hunting. I don't shoot 3D or competitions. I just bow hunt.

My set up is: 68 lbs and 29.5" draw, Bowjax on the string, and cables, D-loop, tied on nocks, hooded Super Ball Peep, WB rest, and 28" Gold Tip Pro Hunter arrow fletched with three 2" blazer vanes, and 100 grn broadhead.

The only chrono I have is the Radarchron (the kind you screw into the front stabilizer hole) I know it's not the best and not sure how accurate it is, but that's all I have.

Is 276 fps about right, is it good, bad, or should I be getting more out of my set-up?

05 Switchback
peep
string loop
(nothing else on the string)
64lbs
27"DL
28 inch Maxima 250
330g arrow

255fps

so it sounds about right to me

[MO.HICK]

My hunting set up is about the same as yours on my switchback. It crono's at 281 so you are in the range.

Mo.Hick

[OKbowhunter]

So, do all of you consider the Radarchron to be some what accurate?

[BUNNYMAN]

Originally Posted by OKbowhunter

So, do all of you consider the Radarchron to be some what accurate?

never used one....

but I find my Prochrono to be pretty good....they wouldnt sell to many if they were junk..

[OKbowhunter]

Yeah, I've been thinking of getting the Pro Chrono or Pro Chrono Pal. Does it run on batteries and is it worth getting the indoor lighting system or will a well lit room be good enough?

[BowhuntnHoosier]

Your speed sounds about right to me. Plenty fast enough to kill a nice deer this year.

My XT set at 72# 29" Catwhiskers,String loop,WB and shooting a 390gr arrow is the same 276fps.