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    Increasing arrow speed without sacrificing KE

    Chronographed my new/used 2003 Hoyt Razortec XT2000 with some Beman 9.3 arrows today (8.3 gpi @ 29") and a 65# draw but could only get about 270 FPS. What else can I do besides tuning the bow all the way down to a 70# draw. I like a little heavier arrow for the KE but I also want something that's in the 280-290 range, that's obviously not an ideal, just a random number I have in my head. I think this is a classic case of wanting the best of both worlds. Anyone have any advice?

    Also, got to shoot a z7, holy crap what an awesome bow, but way outta my price range.
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    What do you have on the string? Perhaps take off a kisser button and put a kisser made of thread? do you have whiskers or leeches?

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      #3
      5# will only net you about 12 to 15 fps and taking anything off and changing things on your string might net 3 to 5 fps. Waht you are producing will harverst anything in the states. I am currently looking at increasing my arrow weight in the front to get more foc and decreasing my speed, but will get close to the same KE and more momentum.

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        #4
        Why worry about it??? Your current bow shoots just fine, ,I will take a slow quiet bow over a fast loud one anyday, all this speed speed speed stuff is way over rated..

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          Originally posted by Txjourneyman View Post
          What do you have on the string? Perhaps take off a kisser button and put a kisser made of thread? do you have whiskers or leeches?
          No whiskers, I do have some leeches on there though.

          Originally posted by Tuffbroadhead View Post
          Why worry about it??? Your current bow shoots just fine, ,I will take a slow quiet bow over a fast loud one anyday, all this speed speed speed stuff is way over rated..
          I actually want to get more FPS so I can get more KE to be honest.

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            #6
            Things that affect speed and K.E.
            (1)--bow design
            Some bows are just faster, and therefore produce more K.E.

            (2)--poundage-(more is more)
            (3)-- draw-length-(longer is more, but if it is too long, you won't shoot it well.A bow needs to fit the shooter)
            (4)--arrow weight-(less is faster, heavier is slower but in nearly all instances produces more K.E.)

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