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Discussion in 'Bowhunting Talk' started by Jeffrey Jones, Feb 27, 2016.

  1. Jeffrey Jones

    Jeffrey Jones Die Hard Bowhunter

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    How many FPS do you lose from 70# to 60#?

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    Jeffrey Jones, Feb 27, 2016
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  3. Lung Buster

    Lung Buster Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I believe rule of thumb is for every 10# decrease in draw weight you lose 15-20fps.
     
    Lung Buster, Feb 27, 2016
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  4. rick-florida

    rick-florida Weekend Warrior

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    agree with Lungbuster. Seems I went from 270 to about 250 fps when I dropped from 65# to 55#.
     
    rick-florida, Feb 27, 2016
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  5. SharpEyeSam

    SharpEyeSam Legendary Woodsman

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    ^Agreed^
     
    SharpEyeSam, Feb 27, 2016
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  6. victoryhunter

    victoryhunter Weekend Warrior

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    Roughly 20 fps
     
    victoryhunter, Feb 28, 2016
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