String jumping

[RobinBradbery]

Aim low. Yes I know. My problem is a bit more than just aiming low however.

I pull 50# on a Mathews MQ1, 24" draw. The last time I clocked it it was around 198. Pretty darn slow. I practice alot and can drill a traget at 35 yards. My problem is that when I aim at deer they just aren't there when the arrow gets there. They have already ducked and are usually a whole deer legnth away before my arrow arrives. It is getting frusterating.

I seem to remember that my bow clocked 280 when I first got it. My arrows are still flying fine. I don't know what to do to connect with those 20 to 30 yard deer.

Could my string of stretched causing my arrow speed to drop? Should I consider revamping my bow and trying to pull 55# or even 60#? That will mean new limbs. I am going to get a new string for sure. My old one is showing it's 6 yr age now. I love my string release but if I go with a newer release it might increase my draw legnth. Any ideas?

[PSEBrian]

No story to read

[RobinBradbery]

what the heck?

[aggie2000tx]

Robin I would put a new string on it for sure. I would also get the bow checked out at a pro shop to make sure it is in spec. 82 FPS loss makes no sense to me at all. Did you change arrows at all during this time? Like I stated you need to get the bow to a good pro shop and have them look it over. The whole thing does not sound right to me.

[PSEBrian]

sorry when ifirst looked at it notjhing was there............Brian

[Bucks&Broadheads]

You should also consider going to a 300 grain carbon arrow and a 100 grain broadhead, if you're not already, with maybe some speed veins on the arrow. You loose very little kinetic energy in going to a lighter arrow and in your case I think it's worth it for the gain in speed you get. Also, the amount of noise dampners you have on the string and the type of peep sight you use could be reducing speed.

[ZZ Pops]

It seems to me that you should be getting more speed out of that bow. I would guess that pulling 50#s at 24", even with a 340 grain arrow, should get you over 200.

Regardless, if you practice much at all, and your string and cable are actually seven years old, you should replace them. When you get that done, have the tech bring your bow into specs and maybe check your arrows for weight. You might have him check the cable slide, too. At seven years old, it could be worn to the point that it no longer slides smoothly down the guard.

When the bow is pressed, get the tech to check the axles and lubricate all appropriate parts. Once your back up to spec., then you can start working on getting your bow to shoot quieter.

And, I'd certainly heed the advice given by the other posters.

My daughter pulls approximately the same weight and shoots an arrow about the same length as you, and she kills critters routinely out to 30 yards. She has taken a buck at 40 yards, but does not like to try that long of a shot routinely. She has a lot of experience, though, and plans her shots according to the animal's behavior, as mentioned by another poster. Get that bow up to speed, get it quiet, wait for the best shot, and you'll start connecting.

[tipitina]

Also, it wouldn't hurt to lengthen the draw length....the longer you go back, the faster the arrow goes! I know......my draw is 32!

[WCB]

I don't think any bow will get 280 fps with 50lb @ 24"...

Like said above, put on a new string and keep as much garbage off of it as possible, short as possible/lighter arrows w/Blazer vanes, speed nocks and maybe 85 gr BHs will help pick up some speed.

Remember, when a bow is rated 315 fps IBO, that's 70lb, 30" draw and 350 grain arrows.

Pullin 50lb @ 24" will keep you fairly slow no matter what bow/setup you use.

[JW]

You can also feather fletch em and save even more weight. Gateway has a new broadhead feather to compete with Blazer vanes called a Tomahawk. That'ts about average speed at that weight and, draw l., and pull. That's about what my wife got on her Q2. I would go with 300 grains on these Texas Whitetail too. That or 600 and try to make it sound like a Longbow...


WCB, WHATZ UP !!!

[RobinBradbery]

Thanks for all the great tips. I will definately get restrung. Any pro shops you can suggest to get my baby back into shape? I live near Manvel (South of Pearland)

I already went from aluminum to carbon (Gold Tips) I shoot an 85 gr broadhead. I use a string release so I don't have a string loop on my string for a caliper release. My arrows are fletched with 3" vanes and I use a tied in peep.

[JW]

I'd go ahead a drop the xtra $$$ on a Vaportrail String and Cables. That outta help u a little withFPS...

[Epack]

vapor trails are good , im still a winners choice fan but a new string should be on the top o your list at the moment, if your around the round rock area stop in sportsmans warehouse and id be happy to set you up with some wc strings and if i dont have em i can get em in about a week