Finally got my bow back!!!!

[Blood Trail]

Well, it's been about 1 month since I blew up my Iron Mace. For those of yall who missed it, here's the link with pics:http://discussions.texasbowhunter.co...ad.php?t=91126

The reason it took so long was that HCA sent me the wrong cam, so I ended up buying one from another archery sight for $25. That saved me $75! I got new Nebra strings and cables. I was kinda disappointed cuz, I've always shot Winner's Choice. But if it's good enough for Matthews, it's good enough for me!

SO I finally get to shoot it at Smithfields (Stan and Rhonda are awesome folks, bte!). I wanted to chrono my "over-hauled" bow with two types of arrows. My "heavy arrows" are the Rebel Hunter Weight-forward weighing in at around 500 grains finished arrow. My "light" arrows are around 440 grains finished.

We set up the chrono and I take my first shot with the light arrow. 260-ish fps. Heavy arrow, 240-ish fps!

Now everyone at the range was watching me shoot. They are heard how "fast" the Iron Mace was. Needless to say, I was quite embarrassed.

I shot again with the same results. I turned and asked Stan, "Man, is this thing right? I should be faster than that!" He said it was and I was dumbfounded. Then, some guy shooting at the range said, "Brother, your bow is backed all the way out!"

Whewww....What a relief! I got Stan to crank her up (after he said I wouldn't be able to pull her back. Yeah right...) and then shot.

My "light" arrows where hitting over 300 fps and my heavies where 280'ish. And that's at 80% letoff.

I must say that she is a bit stiff, but she'll loossen up after a few shots. Still, no hand shock. I am a very, very happy man!

Afterall, I bought her for speed and I'm getting it!

[Traildust]

Why did you go with zebra strings...I woulda waited

[jgard]

Good to hear that it was not totaly a loss

[TX_Kevin]

How many pounds did you crank that bad boy up to?

[Blood Trail]

How many pounds did you crank that bad boy up to?

I didn't check. Atleast 70#, for sure.

[D C]

I miss Rhonda and Stan havent been in there in a while. The first time i shot my SBXT was through the chrono there and it was shooting 278 and I wasnt very happy then looked and it was not cranked down at all. Not sure what it shoots not but its prooly arounf 290-295.

[Blood Trail]

Why did you go with zebra strings...I woulda waited

Are zebra strings that bad?

[Cathie]

Since it blew up on you did it make you nervous to shoot it the first time?
Congrats on getting it back

[Traildust]

Are zebra strings that bad?

Personally, IDK...but I always heard they are junk.....and the first thing to do if they come factory on your bow is change them.......I like the winners choice on my mace....I put some on my firecat too...

[Rockpit TX]

I miss Rhonda and Stan havent been in there in a while. The first time i shot my SBXT was through the chrono there and it was shooting 278 and I wasnt very happy then looked and it was not cranked down at all. Not sure what it shoots not but its prooly arounf 290-295.

My XT Shoots DEER, HOGS,COYOTES, COONS, VARMITS, TARGETS

[D C]

My XT Shoots DEER, HOGS,COYOTES, COONS, VARMITS, TARGETS

ha I left myself open for that one

[tgridley]

Well, it's been about 1 month since I blew up my Iron Mace. For those of yall who missed it, here's the link with pics:http://discussions.texasbowhunter.co...ad.php?t=91126

The reason it took so long was that HCA sent me the wrong cam, so I ended up buying one from another archery sight for $25. That saved me $75! I got new Nebra strings and cables. I was kinda disappointed cuz, I've always shot Winner's Choice. But if it's good enough for Matthews, it's good enough for me!

SO I finally get to shoot it at Smithfields (Stan and Rhonda are awesome folks, bte!). I wanted to chrono my "over-hauled" bow with two types of arrows. My "heavy arrows" are the Rebel Hunter Weight-forward weighing in at around 500 grains finished arrow. My "light" arrows are around 440 grains finished.



We set up the chrono and I take my first shot with the light arrow. 260-ish fps. Heavy arrow, 240-ish fps!

Now everyone at the range was watching me shoot. They are heard how "fast" the Iron Mace was. Needless to say, I was quite embarrassed.

I shot again with the same results. I turned and asked Stan, "Man, is this thing right? I should be faster than that!" He said it was and I was dumbfounded. Then, some guy shooting at the range said, "Brother, your bow is backed all the way out!"

Whewww....What a relief! I got Stan to crank her up (after he said I wouldn't be able to pull her back. Yeah right...) and then shot.

My "light" arrows where hitting over 300 fps and my heavies where 280'ish. And that's at 80% letoff.

I must say that she is a bit stiff, but she'll loossen up after a few shots. Still, no hand shock. I am a very, very happy man!

Afterall, I bought her for speed and I'm getting it!

Might want to check the chrono, I shoot 70lbs at a 29 inch draw and my Mace shoots a 412 grain arrow 293fps. That's fine tuned and with Vapor Trail Strings.

[Blood Trail]

Since it blew up on you did it make you nervous to shoot it the first time?
Congrats on getting it back

You have no ideal! I was as nervous as a brotha at a white lady funeral!

Might want to check the chrono, I shoot 70lbs at a 29 inch draw and my Mace shoots a 412 grain arrow 293fps. That's fine tuned and with Vapor Trail Strings.

Nope. I think it's dead on. It can't be more than 5 fps off. Even still, it's still slinging'em. I think my bow is shooting a little faster is, like I said, a little tight. Might lose a little if the string stretches.

[ballisticbudda]

I've gotten into the habit of reaching forward with my release hand and feeling for the nock on the string before I pull back. Something an old timer told me decades ago.

[Blood Trail]

I've gotten into the habit of reaching forward with my release hand and feeling for the nock on the string before I pull back. Something an old timer told me decades ago.

Great tip. Where were you a month ago?