This page will contain additional information on the testing procedures and frequently asked questions. Testing Parameters for Recurve, Hybrid and Longbows: A force-draw curve was obtained from
the reviewed bow, using a digital force gauge with a resolution of 0.1
lbs. Measured draw weight @ 28 inches was rounded to the next half pound. The different arrow speeds were achieved with the bow shot from a shooting
machine with a mechanical release and also hand held with finger release,
using a "Crick-It" clicker and a deerskin glove. The string was pulled to 28" A.M.O. which is 26 1/4 " from the
string to the deepest point of the grip. The (3) arrows for the speed
testing had a weight of 9 grains per pound of measured (not stated) draw
weight. A 16 strand flemish twist Fast-Flight string without any
attachments (silencers, etc.) was used.Speed measurements were taken three feet in front of the back of the bow
with two chronographs set up in a tandem configuration. Each arrow was
shot a minimum of six times and the average speed was rounded to the next
whole digit. Testing Parameters for Compound Bows: The
bow
was
adjusted, so that the force-draw curve bottomed out at exactly
29" A.M.O. which is 27 1/4 " from the string to the deepest part
of the grip. A force-draw curve was obtained from the bow, using a digital
force gauge with a resolution of 0.1 lbs. The arrow speeds were measured
with the bow shot from a Hooter Shooter shooting machine with a mechanical
release. The string was pulled to 29" A.M.O. Speed measurements were
taken 3 feet in front of the back of the bow with two chronographs set up
in a tandem configuration. Each arrow was shot a minimum of 6 times and
achieved speeds were rounded to the next whole digit. Speeds were achieved
with the supplied strings and cables, supplied string attachments (silencers,
speed nocks etc.) and a brass nocking point installed on the string. ... more infos coming soon
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