8pt~Bowhunter

I'm going to be shooting in a ASA tournament in a couple of weeks, and i have some questions. One of the rules for the ASA tournament is that my bow speed can be no greater than 280 fps. Well, my bow has aIBO of 310. So my question is, if my bow is shooting over 280 fps, what should i do to slow it down? BTW, I'll be using Maxima 350's for the tournament. Do you think I'll even have to worry about my bow shooting over 280fps with the Maxima's? I'm going to check my bowspeed later today at my local pro shop.

Specs:


Bow: Parker Ultra Lite 31, With my draw length set at 28" (I measured from where the arrow meets the string, to the front edge of the bow shelf,) I'm currentlyshooting my bow at71 lbs.

Arrows: I'll be using Maxima's 350's for this tournament, but I might be using some new Terminator Lite Hunter arrows thatI just boughtin the nearfuture. (BTW, I'm currentlyusing 100 grain tips.)

My other question is, What shouldI have my new arrows cut to with my current bows setup? (Carbon Express Terminator Lite Hunter 6075 Arrows) My current arrow length is 28.5, (I measured from the throat of the nock, to the end of the insert.)

TexasBowHunter

I would just turn the drawweight down a little if it is shooting over.....

SCBigBuckHunter

Do you know what the arrows weigh? I would think you will need to back off the poundage some though.

8pt~Bowhunter

The Maxima 350weighs 8.9 gpi, and the Terminator weighs 9.8 gpi.

jbowersox

I doubt that you'll be shooting over 280. I could be wrong but I'll take a guess and say your shooting in the 270 or less range, taking into consideration the shorter draw length, probable string accessories, and arrow weight. Let us know when you find out.

Roskoe

It looks like you will be very close to 280 fps with the Maxima arrows. This arrow (complete) is going to weigh, with a 100 grain tip,a littleshy of 400 grains. You will lose about 20 fps off the IBO by having a 28" draw length. You will also lose about 12 -15 fps by the degree to which your arrows are over 350 grains. So you might wind up in the upper 270's. You can back off the draw weight a little if need be; but I'll bet you are about right.

8pt~Bowhunter

I just got back from the Pro Shop and I'mshooting a blazing 283 fps!

TexasBowHunter

Drop a few pounds off your draw and you will be right there at 280.....

jbowersox

I stand corrected. I'm actually suprised because I get 283-285 with my #70 Marquis and with an arrow weight of 365gr. Good for the Parker!