Mike from Texas

My local Bowtech dealer finally got a 30"/70# Patriot in the other day. I went to see/shoot it and on the birth certificate for this particular bow, it said 320 fps @ 71.5# draw weight. That actually puts them 1.5# over the 5 Grains per pound to meet IBO speed ratings. Is this typical? Since the bow is advertised to shoot 320-328 @ IBO ratings, this seems to be a little misleading to me. How do they ever expect to get 328 fps @ 70# if they are not getting the low end of their advertised rating except with 1.5# more draw weight?

CBM SC

Mike.....thier advertised rating are without the hush kit ! The BC is the speed with the hush kit installed !

Mike from Texas

Really, I was told the advertised IBO rating was with the hush kit and 1 brass nock and the 2 eliminator buttons installed.

JeffB

BC speeds are with the HK. IBO speed ratings are without

Mike from Texas

Well, since that's the case, it looks like that particular bow IBO'd at ~324 fps. Right in the middle of what is advertised.

DaveC

How did it shoot Mike?

How did it shoot???????

nubo

How did it shoot Mike ,have you made up your mind on which bow to buy?

nubo

Mike from Texas

Let's just say........................I'm part of the darkside now.



I pick it tomorrow.

Mike from Texas

After talking to the Bowtech Pro Shop, I forgot to deduct 2fps for the vibrablocks so this bow shot 326 IBO.

PABowhntr

You bought a Mathews?



Congratulations on the new bow.