2004 Patriot
12-10-2003, 07:05 PM
#21
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: grand Junction co USA
Posts: 34
RE: 2004 Patriot
using IBO of 320-328: minus 10 fps for 29", minus 35 fps for arrow 125 grain over IBO, minus 4 fps for string add ons = 271 - 279 fps
using the bow shot by radman: minus 22 fps for 11# less draw weight, minus 21 fps for 75 grain heavier arrow, plus 20 fps for 2" extra draw length, add ons about same = 253 fps
take your pick??
using the bow shot by radman: minus 22 fps for 11# less draw weight, minus 21 fps for 75 grain heavier arrow, plus 20 fps for 2" extra draw length, add ons about same = 253 fps
take your pick??
12-10-2003, 07:07 PM
#22
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Burleson TX USA
Posts: 6,455
RE: 2004 Patriot
it also was cranked up to 76#,
12-10-2003, 07:25 PM
#24
Join Date: Apr 2003
Posts: 25
RE: 2004 Patriot
Aussie guy;
I thought the same thing at first. But the extra draw weight explains the felt stiff draw cycle. I believe it was the draw weight not the draw curve.
We did not have a second scale handy at the shop so it could be off. The liberty marked at 71#, registered 70.5# on the scales. So, I felt the scales were close.
I am sure some others have chronod this bow by now. They need to post results. We are talking about 1 bow. It could be an aberration in either direction.
Thanks.
I thought the same thing at first. But the extra draw weight explains the felt stiff draw cycle. I believe it was the draw weight not the draw curve.
We did not have a second scale handy at the shop so it could be off. The liberty marked at 71#, registered 70.5# on the scales. So, I felt the scales were close.
I am sure some others have chronod this bow by now. They need to post results. We are talking about 1 bow. It could be an aberration in either direction.
Thanks.
It'll be a 26/60 pounder in camo[8D]
12-13-2003, 08:45 AM
#26
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: baltimore,md
Posts: 547
RE: 2004 Patriot
Hey,R-A,That 04 Patriot you were looking at,was it a single or the dual cam bow?I had an 03 SC Patriot,but I sold it because of the balance and the "harsh" draw cycle.How much better is the 04?...Bob
[8D]
12-15-2003, 09:08 AM
#28
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: East Yapank NY USA
Posts: 3,457
RE: 2004 Patriot
trestand - it was the 04 single cam. I shot it some more the other night. The draw force is comparible - no huge difference IMO. If anything it may pull of the backwall a litle more than the 03. But I did not get to really tweak the draw stop so it is unconlusive. The real difference IMO is the balance - spot on, and a much better feel than 03.
The of Pat seems to have a tad bit more vibration IMO than the 03. It has more speed and this was a bare bow so I am sure some "stuff" will get that little bit of vibration down to nothing. It is a nice feeling bow - no jump at all on the shot - it just sits there liek the 03's.
the bad news is the Liberty was sold before I could shoot it and now the Pat is sold before I was able to really set it up. And my dealer has not recieved the mighty might yet[:@]
So Matt...........It may not be until spring before I really get to shoot them up.[>:]
The of Pat seems to have a tad bit more vibration IMO than the 03. It has more speed and this was a bare bow so I am sure some "stuff" will get that little bit of vibration down to nothing. It is a nice feeling bow - no jump at all on the shot - it just sits there liek the 03's.
the bad news is the Liberty was sold before I could shoot it and now the Pat is sold before I was able to really set it up. And my dealer has not recieved the mighty might yet[:@]
So Matt...........It may not be until spring before I really get to shoot them up.[>:]
