Bowtech Destroyer

Just stumbled across this video on facebook. Its a video of David Blanton shooting the new destroyer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-i9BJxI_lg

 

Mine's on order. Nice to finally see that baby in action. I am "pumped" as Rob would say.

 

Someone had posted that a little while ago and took it down. I'm glad I finally got to see it. Thanks for posting.

I think Bowtech is going to see a jump in sales this year.

 

Yeah, David cited a speed at which he shot through the chrono, but didn't mention his draw length, what poundage he was shooting or -- more importantly -- that he was shooting FMJs through that chrono.

It was sort of confusing for the average person trying to get a feel for that bow through a simple video, so they edited out that part and put it back so everyone can at least see the bow in action.

I'm telling you... the technology and features behind this bow is unlike anything you've ever seen... I'm more excited to get this bow than any other one I've ever had coming my way. In fact, I'm already planning on getting two of them. :D

 

I've been following this over on AT (although it's difficult to wade through the worthless posts) and I'm pretty interested in this bow. There's a high speed video of the cam/limbs posted over there as well. It's very interesting to see why it'sin fact called a binary drive system. Anyone want to buy my 101st?:D

 

I remember seeing some comments about the speed. What is the significance of shooting FMJs through a chrono? Do they give false readings or something? Also, if I remember correctly there were some comments on the "other site" that he was not shooting the FMJs for the speed test.

I'm not really worried about it, more curious. Those guys over there will nit pick and fight over anything.

 

They sure will Brian.

He was shooting FMJ and the only significant is the weight. They were not at 5 grains per pound (IBO) for his lower poundage that he was shooting, not to mention his draw length is shorter than IBO as well. Very confusing at best.

Without mentioning the weight of the arrow, the draw length and the bow poundage the video gave a false representation of the actual TRUE IBO speed of this bow which is in fact, 350.

 

Yeah, Brian... to help futher clarify... FMJs won't necessarily give you a "false" reading, per se... but you've just got to be aware that using heavy FMJs on a 60-lb. bow will up your gpp (grains per pound) WAY past IBO specs, which is 5 grains per lb.

Most over here on this site realize that's a GOOD thing -- for hunting (quiets the bow down even further, delivers a bigger down-range punch, etc). But when all those crazies over there are trying to nit-pick every little thing and not all the info is given, it can become confusing at best.

 

You've never tested a BowTech for its claimed speed then, Ultra... seriously.

BowTech takes a median range from various bows pulled off the production line, and then ascribes that as the TOP fps range attributed to each bow's specs -- guaranteeing you'll either hit or surpass the expected performance of the bow you just bought.

Hoyt does a very good job as well with its IBO ratings.

 

Anybody got a boat....

I can borrow? I may need it to get to my place tonight. The creek is gonna be rocking. Will this damn rain ever quit???

 

This is killing me. I cannot wait to get my hands on one. There is nothng else like it.....nothing

 

Lot of things I like abou this bow except the ATA. I wish it were a longer ATA.

 

sorry greg
i deleted post because i thought is was in poor taste of the archery community,after i read it back to my self and i feel i was stirring the pot a little by my post, sorry if i offended anyone it was not my intention.

 

would this help..

 

i'll take the rain if you will trade for the 40 mph wind gust.

 

You have my respect, Ultra... and I wasn't trying to be an arse in my reply, but you're right; there are some companies out there that exagerrate claims immensely. Two come to mind right off the bat.

But BowTech and Hoyt aren't among that group.

John, you oughta see how flooded the fields are here south of St. Louis as I'm driving up... :D

 

That's honestly my BIGGEST "gripe." However, it's close enough for me to consider.

 

I honestly was hoping for 34" a-to-a... my favorite platform. I've tried to push Craig -- our lead designer -- in that direction as well.

But this is in reality just a TICK under 33"... and with the size of the cams, when they roll over the apex of the string turn probably is out there past 34"...

I think I'll still like it. :D

 

THe way the bows are designed these days with riser lengths make them feel longer than the listed ATA that is my opinion anyway. They feel and shot like a 34 36 in ATA. once again just my opinion

 

Good point, Frank... a 33" riser these days is probably LONGER than a 34" one just a couple years ago... Even Randy Ulmer has made mention of the benefits of this in his recent columns.