We setup Tribute for a customer, wow it's fast.

Chris · 04-17-2006, 10:30 PM

We setup a Bowtech Tribute for a customer the other day. The bow was set at 29" with fast modules, 59.5" draw weight. It's a 70 turned down so a true 60# bow would be a touch faster.

The arrow is a typical hunting shaft. Axis 400 that weighed in at 401grains. The bow shot 272fps. I don't know about the bows you guys hunt with, but at 59.5# that is smokin fast.

After shooting through the chronograph, I was quickly calculating what that bow would shoot at my draw length and usual hunting draw weight.

Yes, I know the allegiance is about 10-12fps faster but I like the extra 1/2 brace height for hunting.

MoBowman · 04-17-2006, 10:37 PM

Anything over 270 is fast in my opinion. I was at a Deermans 3D shoot a couple of weeks ago and a friend had his BlackKnight there, they put him on a chrono and at 68# with a 29" draw he was hitting 330 fps. Not sure of the arrow weight but at that speed it doesn't really matter. Obviouslly they put him in the speed class

Blazing

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Chris · 04-17-2006, 10:49 PM

I agree the BlackKnight is really fast. However, at that brace height any bow would be really fast. If I remember right it is like 5-3/4". Talk about a wrist slapper.

My opinion is that any hunting rig should be 7" at the minimum.

BowhuntnHoosier · 04-18-2006, 06:56 AM

I agree the tribute is a very fast bow.

It shoots great and is very accurate. I too like the extra BH most guys around here though are going with the alligience. If I were purchasing a Bowtech it would probably be the Tribute.

Just on the feel in my hands.

lungbuster · 04-18-2006, 10:03 AM

I shoot axis 400's with a 27.5 inch draw, 65# with a hoyt trykon, I shoot 265fps . I shoot some HHA speed pro arrows in my bow the other day and it shot 295 they added 30 fps thats alot.. I was at the pro shop and he wanted to see what type of difference they made in my bow, I'd never use those arrows myself I just feel that they would break way to easy.. But man there are fast..

BowTech81 · 04-20-2006, 10:13 PM

I love my Tribute, I am pulling 63 LBS, 28" draw with a 375 grain arrow. Getting 276fps out of it. That is with the smooth mods!!! Gonna try the speed ones to see how it feels!?!?!

ex-wolverine · 04-21-2006, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by BowTech81

I love my Tribute, I am pulling 63 LBS, 28" draw with a 375 grain arrow. Getting 276fps out of it. That is with the smooth mods!!! Gonna try the speed ones to see how it feels!?!?!

70# Tribute @ 28.5 inch draw with a 404 grain arrow??? I get 280 out of my Switchback now, Im just wondering if I were to purchase this bow would I be getting much more out of it...

Thanks

Tom

zip4644 · 04-22-2006, 06:04 AM

29" 61lbs smooth mods peep and string loop 335 grain arrow 303fps fast and smooth.

BowTech81 · 04-22-2006, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ex-wolverine

70# Tribute @ 28.5 inch draw with a 404 grain arrow??? I get 280 out of my Switchback now, Im just wondering if I were to purchase this bow would I be getting much more out of it...

Thanks

Tom

When you say more you are talking speed correct? Assuming so, Yes, I could easily be pushing 300fps if I pulled 70lbs. I don't have any figures to tell you your exact speed, but I'll bet if you had the same setup in a tribute you would be close to the 300 mark, depending on the modules you select. Go to a dealer and try it out, get some numbers. Just remeber speed isn't everything(but it helps!!!).

ex-wolverine · 04-22-2006, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BowTech81

When you say more you are talking speed correct? Assuming so, Yes, I could easily be pushing 300fps if I pulled 70lbs. I don't have any figures to tell you your exact speed, but I'll bet if you had the same setup in a tribute you would be close to the 300 mark, depending on the modules you select. Go to a dealer and try it out, get some numbers. Just remeber speed isn't everything(but it helps!!!).

I will check them out as soon as I can...Pretty impressive bow by the sounds of it

Thanks

pdq 5oh · 04-30-2006, 10:13 AM

The speed of the Tribute and Allegiance isn't the only impressive thing about these bows. The lack of noise, lack of vibration/recoil, accuracy, module options, camo options, grip options are all impressive. BowTech also contribute a portion of each Tribute sold to a fund benefitting the families of US Soldiers.