Speed Rating??

[cajun]

I know that bows (trad, compound, xbow) are rated by speed. How is that speed measured? Is it immediately after the arrow leaves the bow, 10 feet out, 10 yards out? Just wondering......

Thanks,,,,

[crazyfarmer]

normally within the first 2-5ft

i usually check mine about 3 ft out but no matter how you check the speed, just make sure you repeat it the next shot. Its going to be very little difference in FPS from 0-10ft though