bowhunter97 Posted August 10, 2012 Report Share Posted August 10, 2012 I saw videos on youtube about improving your bow speed with string weights and with a shorter release. This got me wondering though are there more ways to improve bow speed other than growing and changing bows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scbasshunter Posted August 10, 2012 Report Share Posted August 10, 2012 I would think lighter arrows would give you a few fps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted August 10, 2012 Report Share Posted August 10, 2012 What are you shooting now? Speed and setup? Speed isn't everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowhunter97 Posted August 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2012 oh i know it just got me wondering and im shooting the lightest arrows im suppose to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosierhunter Posted August 11, 2012 Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 WHACK!!!!!! That's the back of my hand across your head!!!!!! Light arrows are for target archery and wounding deer! Look at it like this. Would you rather stab something with a piece of uncooked spaghetti or a piece of steel that is the same size? The steel will not flex nearly as much as the uncooked noodle therefore energy is transferred into the target much more efficiently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowhunter97 Posted August 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 WHACK!!!!!! That's the back of my hand across your head!!!!!! Light arrows are for target archery and wounding deer! Look at it like this. Would you rather stab something with a piece of uncooked spaghetti or a piece of steel that is the same size? The steel will not flex nearly as much as the uncooked noodle therefore energy is transferred into the target much more efficiently. i ment that as lightest arrows im suppose to be shooting for hunting. I could shoot 600's if i wanted too but i shoot 500's for hunting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosierhunter Posted August 11, 2012 Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 Improve bow speed? I'm guessing 97 is the year you were born since you discussed growing. I would shoot an aluminum arrow if I were you. Pulling 40ish lbs you can't shoot over 20 yards so drop doesn't matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted August 11, 2012 Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 Personally I shoot a heavier setup. Speed wise from my hunting bow is around 287. My DL is where I make up a little for my heavy arrow in around a 30 1/2 inch draw. When I shot some target with my target bow I always made it as light as I possibly could. Heck tho what do I know I've been out of the bow world for a while I just shoot at home now. Hardly ever make it to the shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowhunter97 Posted August 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 (edited) Actually hoosierhunter im shooting about 57 lbs i had it at 60 but backed it down for the season. And i wont shoot over 30-35 yards. And i shoot 100 grain muzzy 3 blades. Edited August 12, 2012 by bowhunter97 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan Givan Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 Actually hoosierhunter im shooting about 57 lbs i had it at 60 but backed it down for the season. And i wont shoot over 30-35 yards. And i shoot 100 grain muzzy 3 blades. Good broadhead choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 there's different accessories you could swap out like a rest (if you're shooting a biscuit) or on your string (whiskers or fuzzy balls change out with limbsaver leeches. also change out brass nocks with tied on string 'soft nocks'). adding weight to your string will generally slow things down. only if your bow comes from the factory with "speed knocks/weights" should you put some on and in the exact same locations. there's a lot of trial and error to adding speed nocks to increase performance. it's not something you can easily add and have work. a shorter release (string closer to your index finger) will allow you to lengthen the drawlength a very small amount. this will give you only a few more fps in speed at most but will change parts of your anchor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bama boy Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Haha Lol hoosierhunter. I gotta upgrade bows soon my bow only turns to 60 and I need to be pullin a little more 60 fells like nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Lol hoosierhunter. I gotta upgrade bows soon my bow only turns to 60 and I need to be pullin a little more 60 fells like nothing. a lot of deer die from 60 lb bows. can you pull more with looking down from the tree holding your bow straight at the target and then pulling straight back? if not i wouldn't worry about shooting more weight in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 a lot of deer die from 60 lb bows. can you pull more with looking down from the tree holding your bow straight at the target and then pulling straight back? if not i wouldn't worry about shooting more weight in my opinion. Yep I agree. I shoot 57 pounds have for a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosierhunter Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Improve bow speed? 57 lbs is fine. The problem is the flimsy arrows that carry no weight. A stiffer spine will NOT hurt your accuracy but it will give you more weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
535hunter Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 I"m not familiar at all with what you all are talking about with a stiffer spine and what not. Right now I pull back 60 LBS. and shoot 4560 red head carbon fury arrows. if any of you know what it is for spine strength or compares to could you all help me out and give me some advice about sticking with this size or upgrading to a different arrow? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 an arrows spine is a measure of how stiff an arrow is. the number associated with it is the amount of bend it has when a standard amount of force is applied to it. higher the number the weaker the spine. a lot of things affect which arrow spine will shoot best out of your bow setup. shooting a heavier point/broadhead will help a stiffer spine act like a weaker one. look at this sizing chart and it'll probably explain things some more.... click on Hunting Selection Chart.... Selection Charts | Easton Archery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 I've got an uncle that shoots a draw weight between 50-55lbs and uses Maxima Hunter 350s. He is a deer killing machine. Take my advice, don't get caught up in the "kenetic energy vs speed" hoopla......go down to your local pro shop, bring your setup with you and ask them how to get the best out of what you have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan Givan Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 My youngest brother shoots about 55 lbs and shoots a 400 spine arrow, with 100 grain muzzys. He has had no problem with getting complete pass throughs on deer and the buck he shot this past season only went 40 yards before it dropped. I only shoot 60 myself. Used to shoot around 70, but then I figured out there was no reason for it. My bow is more quiet, and its easier drawing the bow when I have lots of heavy clothing on with the lighter draw weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowhunter97 Posted August 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 i did that selection chart and it says i should shoot 500's but when these go out i should probably just go back to 400's for a heavier shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 i did that selection chart and it says i should shoot 500's but when these go out i should probably just go back to 400's for a heavier shot. if you do go to 400's maybe use a higher point weight to help get the spine weaker and closer to where it should be. also with penetration, it'll help if you shoot a true cut on contact head like a muzzy phantom or G5 montec. i'm not sure what you're shooting now. i don't know what side of the 500's range you fall into, if you're closer to 600 or 400. it is possible to go too stiff and the arrow flight won't be as forgiving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowhunter97 Posted August 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 i shoot 100 grain muzzys 3 blades. And i used to shoot 400's and they flew fine but i out grew them and since i needed new arrows i went with the ones that are reccommended for my set up is all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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