UpNorth

I am planning on purchasing a new Hoyt Razortec. I was wonding if someone could help me calculate what kind of speed I can get with my setup.

28" draw length
68 pounds
440 grain 28" arrow (100 grain tip, 3- 4" vanes with cresting)
75% let off (not sure but this is what I leaning towards)

I shoot a release with 2 nocks above the arrow with a rubbber cusion under the arrow and shoot a release off the string.

Thanks for the help.

PABowhntr

Starting with the 310 fps IBO speed...

- Nock 20 fps off for the 2 inch shorter draw length
- Nock roughly 4 fps off for the slightly lighter draw weight
- Nock roughly 18 fps for the heavier arrow weight
- Nock about 10 fps off for the string accessories and their location

That would bring a speed estimate of approximately 258 fps.

DaveH

I just bought a Razortec on Thursday. My draw length is 27" , the weight is about 67lbs and I' m using a string loop. But my arrows are somewhat lighter--402 grains. I was a little disappointed with my arrow speed--238 fps. I' m not a speed freak, but I was expecting a significantly higher reading.

Big Country

DaveH, what do you have on your string?

Your RazorTec, if properly setup, should perform better than that.

jrb CO

My Razortec at 28" (true 28" AMO), 68#, 432 grain arrow is 254 fps with loop, nock, leeches and peep

bbahunter

My razortec is set at 58# 27.5 in . has a winnerschoice string with trupeep, 1 nokset,1 eliminator button, 2 tru speedballs,shooting a 320 grn. goldtip at 283 fps.
this bow really surprised me, no recoil, no excessive noise, a real nice bow to shoot!

UpNorth

Thanks for the input, I greatly appreciate it. I guess I was hoping for a little more speed, I will have to think about it. My current hunting bow (2000 High Country 4 Runner) is shooting the same set up at about 265-267fps. Although the 4-runner only has about a 6-1/2" brace height and 2" longer ATA. I will have to have my local shop set one up as I would need and see what I get for speed.

I would asume their is a minimal gain for 1/2" in draw length, correct?


Thank You
Domonic

Big Country

UpNorth, for an extra 1/2" of draw length you can expect a speed gain of 4-5fps.

I am not trying to talk you into or out of any decision, but I own a 4runner, and a RazorTec, and for the few fps you will give up with the razortec you will gain back a smoother, more quiet rig.


My two bows setup at the indentical draw length and draw weight, shooting the same arrow are 9fps apart in speed.

4runner @ 69# and 29" draw shoots 302fps with a 372gr. arrow
RazorTec @ 69# and 29" draw shoots 293fps with same arrow.

To me, the RazorTec is much smoother, and treestand friendly. I would not say it is more accurate, mainly due to the axle to axle length, but it does shoot excellent groups.

Let us know what you decide!

UpNorth

Big Country

Thanks for the advice. What are you shooting for let-off? I am assuming I would only pick up another 2-3fps by going with a %65. But this is going to be my hunting bow so I think I am leaning toward the %75 let off.

I shoot a 2000 UltraTec for 3-D and love this bow. Who knows the RazorTec may even get around or two in.

Thank You

Big Country

UpNorth, I am shooting 75% letoff on my 2003 bows. I have 65% modules ordered, just to check them out. I shoot with 3 of the Hoyt poster boys fairly often, I`ll ask them if the 65% are any faster.


I know my 2002 ultratec did not pick up anything by going down to 65% letoff, but that was a totally different cam.(excel cam)