Test results- 09 Bowtechs

[rocky]

Captain-28 inch draw (measured)
70 lbs (measured)
390 grains
293 fps
+2 inches draw length=20fps
-40 grains= +17 fps
330fps after adjusting for arrow weight and shorter draw, so bow will acheive Bowtech's IBO rating
S.W.A.T.
Ssme setup,286 fps,+ 37 fps adjustment,=323. Acheives Bowtech's IBO rating.
I also tested the Sniper, and it shot 274,+ adjustment,=311, 1 fps short of Bowtech's IBO rating.
As much as I disliked the General,(wouldn't sell them), I have to say that the Captain may very well be the Best bow I've ever shot, it is deader than dead in your hand,plenty of vane clearance, silky smooth cycle and pretty darn fast.
The S.W.A.T. is smoother than the 06 Allegiance, dead in your hand, but not quite as fast.(-10 fps)

The lineup from Bowtech very well may be the best lineup ever.
(Major improvement from last year! (sorry 08ers)

[Ricky T]

Good, informative review, Rocky.

[mesquitecountry]

rocky,

How do you get more speed out of those bows? which bow is smoother the admiral or swat?

[rocky]

rocky,

How do you get more speed out of those bows? which bow is smoother the admiral or swat?

I haven't got an Admiral yet, but if the Captain is any indication, the Admiral will be smoother than the S.W.A.T.
Let me tell you though, the SWAT is one great bow and the price,($649) is very appealing. Draw cycles on both bows so far seem to be very close.
I'm really impressed with the Sniper, especially for a budget bow, I just wish they would offer it without the package.
As far as more speed, there's not much we can do with the pivot bows except decrease arrow weight.

[bowtechhunter]

Shot the Captain at Rocky's shop today this is a sweet bow no hand shock absolutely dead in the hand. The only problem I had was it was a 70# a little to much weight for this senior citizen.

[rocky]

Shot the Captain at Rocky's shop today this is a sweet bow no hand shock absolutely dead in the hand. The only problem I had was it was a 70# a little to much weight for this senior citizen.

They make it in a 50 pounder.

[mesquitecountry]

Rocky,

Only reason I ask is because my shoulder cannot handle the 101st at 60#.

How much do you charge to put a little pep into a bow while still leaving it smooth if I were to send you my bow?

[rocky]

Rocky,

Only reason I ask is because my shoulder cannot handle the 101st at 60#.

How much do you charge to put a little pep into a bow while still leaving it smooth if I were to send you my bow?

What's your limit on your Visa?

[mesquitecountry]

what's your charge for people other than me?

[rocky]

what's your charge for people other than me?

P.M.sent

[Chris]

what's your charge for people other than me?

1/2 as much!

[bowtechhunter]

what's your charge for people other than me?

Didn't charge me any extra when I bought a bow from him.

[keep]

How does the Razor's Edge look for kids? Have you shot that?

[rocky]

How does the Razor's Edge look for kids? Have you shot that?

Have not shot it, and most likely won't stock the Diamond line due to the box stores.

[TENRMORE]

What about the 82nd did they change anything on it or is it exactly the same as the 08 models...