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What bow has the highest FPS?

The Fastest Compound Bows – Our Picks
  • Xpedition MX-15 – 358-362 FPS – Fastest Bow Overall.
  • PSE Xpedite – 352-360 FPS – Smoothest Draw.
  • PSE Bow Madness – 340 FPS – Most Consistent Shooter.
  • Blackout Epic – 340 FPS – Best All-around Mid-Range Bow.
  • Bear Divergent – 338 FPS – Best Youth or Starter Bow.
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What is a fast FPS for a bow?

Even with today's small profile, fixed-blade heads, most experts recommend a maximum arrow speed of 260-270 fps.
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What is the fastest bow ever shot?

The fastest bow ever made...the 370 fps PSE Full Throttle. Show us your bow. Eugene Burkholder and 821 others like this.
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How many FPS is a 40lb bow?

The nock attaches to the string and when you release the string, those 40 lbs are set free. What is this? The string launches the arrow forward and transfers the energy from the string to the arrow, which is now travelling at around 240+ fps.
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How many FPS is a 60 lb bow?

Set your bow to 60 pounds instead of 70, and you'll likely land in the 300 to 310 fps. Of course, shooting a 400-grain arrow will reduce your speed well below 300 fps, likely in the 280- to 290-fps range.
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How many FPS is a 150 pound crossbow?

Unlimited Wares 150-LB Wood Hunting Crossbow FPS-210.
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How many FPS does a 70lb bow shoot?

If you are using a 70 lbs. draw weight, your compound bow would have a 270 FPS. And if your draw length is indeed 30″ (as it is during IBO testing), this number would be closer to 290 FPS.
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How fast were Native American bows?

These bows shot arrows at almost 180 feet per second and under the right conditions with the right choice of arrowhead, they defeated all the armors.
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Is a 500 grain arrow too heavy?

“Slow, heavy mass is a better deal all the way around; it's going to be easier to tune and it will maintain momentum downrange to get through that animal. I find a good balance is 150-175 [grains] up front, total arrow weight of maybe 450 to 550 [grains] is a great range for hunting in general.
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How many FPS does a Mathews bow shoot?

Mathews V3X — 340 fps

And when equipped with their popular QAD Integrated MX Rest and new tight-fitting LowPro quiver system, which moves arrows 56% closer to the riser, balance is enhanced even more.
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Has anyone shot a 300 in archery?

Continue moving back a couple of meters each time you shoot a 300 until you reach 18 meters. Vegas champion Chris Perkins of Canada said shooting a 300 at the famous tournament can be stressful and a big feat, but he thinks it's no different than shooting a 300 at home or at a local event.
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What is the hardest bow to shoot?

Due to the lack of technological advancements, the longbow is the most difficult of these four types to handle and shoot accurately. As the bow gets longer, the draw weight also increases. These bows required incredibly strong archers in warfare and provided deadly power.
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How far are most bow kills?

Average shot distance on P&Y Coues whitetail deer is about 25 yards, but about one-quarter of record-book bucks are shot beyond 40 yards. Average shot distance on Sitka blacktail deer is about the same as on Coues deer, but nearly half are taken between 30 and 60 yards.
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What FPS is best for hunting?

Recommended FPS Of The Hunting Crossbow

Choose your crossbow to fire your hunting arrows at an initial velocity of at least 250 to 300 FPS (feet per second).
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Do longer bows shoot faster?

The longer the draw length, the longer the effective powerstroke. This factor, as well, will make the bow propel the arrow faster and more powerfully. However, the downside to a short brace height (5 to 6 3/8 inches) is that it can be more difficult to shoot.
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Can modern bows shoot over 50 mph?

While modern bows can shoot arrows up to 400 yards at speeds of more than 200 miles per hour, the bow is a short-range hunting tool. Any bow can be dangerous at any range and should be handled responsibly.
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What grain arrow for 70lb draw?

A 350 grain arrow (the minimum weight recommended for a 70lb compound bow) moving at 320 feet per second (fps) has a kinetic energy of 79.57 ft-lbs and a momentum of .
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What poundage for 600 spine arrows?

600 SPINE WORK BEST WITH A RECURVE / LONGBOW BETWEEN 40 AND 50 LBS OF DRAW WEIGHT.
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Do heavier arrows fly faster?

Lighter arrows fly faster and can group more tightly, but they're often harder to tune. Heavier arrows fly slower but resist wind better and penetrate deeper. Shooting the wrong arrow weight for a bow can damage equipment and harm the archer.
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How fast do Olympic bows shoot?

The average bow weight for men shooting in the Olympics is 47 pounds. The average arrow speed for women is approximately 200 feet per second (fps). The average arrow speed for men is approximately 215 feet per second (fps). Two hundred fifteen fps is 146.6 miles per hour.
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Who made the best bows in history?

Immortalized by the Mongols during the 3rd-century onwards, the Mongolian recurve bow is widely considered one of the most powerful, and deadly, bows in history. These bows could famously shoot with pinpoint accuracy at over 500 yards (450+ meters), and were often used from horseback.
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What poundage were Native American bows?

How strong are Native American bows compared to modern bows? About the same as modern hunting bows, 35–70lbs. Short all wood bows can't be made as heavy as longer bows as they break easier if drawn longer.
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Is a 70 lb bow enough for elk?

For larger game such as elk or moose a good recommendation is at least 60-65 lbs of draw weight. A general rule of thumb is that a shooter should be able to shoot a bow about 30 times in a row without being fatigued.
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Is 50lb bow lethal?

Note that you can effectively kill deer with a 40-pound draw-weight bow. As a rule of thumb, 40 pounds of kinetic energy efficiently kills whitetails, and 50 pounds or greater is required for larger game such as elk, moose or bear.
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What poundage bow for target shooting?

For target competitions, compound bows can't exceed 60 pounds at peak draw. Those shooting compounds can choose whatever poundage they prefer as long as it's not heavier than 60 pounds. Recurve and barebow divisions, however, don't restrict poundage.
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