FPS, Does This Sound Right?

TheBig1 · Post by **TheBig1** » Sat Sep 19, 2015 4:59 pm

First the disclaimer: I understand that the listed FPS is never what things truly are.

Equipment:
Matrix Grizzly
Custom Flemish String
18" Spynal Tapp bolts w/100gr tips (Total Weight 413gr)
REDS System
Air Brakes
Brake Pads

RESULTS:
1st & 2nd Bolt: 277 FPS
3rd Bolt: 276 FPS

I just thought that it'd be faster is all.

xcaliber · Post by **xcaliber** » Sat Sep 19, 2015 5:17 pm

That adjusts to about 298 FPS with the arrow weight. If you have a heavy Flemish String on it, that's pretty good!

TheBig1 · Post by **TheBig1** » Sat Sep 19, 2015 5:42 pm

xcaliber wrote:That adjusts to about 298 FPS with the arrow weight. If you have a heavy Flemish String on it, that's pretty good!

I have a custom string from 8ptbuk which I love.

What do you mean that it adjusts to 298 FPS with the arrow weight?

vixenmaster · Post by **vixenmaster** » Sat Sep 19, 2015 6:02 pm

Dan means at the 350gr arrows it would be in the 305 fps area. 63gr heavier =a loss of 21 fps area=285, then add the extra string weight n there you go

TPM · Post by **TPM** » Sat Sep 19, 2015 6:43 pm

Yup, I'd go with a much lighter arrow. 413 grain is too heavy for that bow in my opinion.

TheBig1 · Post by **TheBig1** » Sat Sep 19, 2015 6:55 pm

TPM wrote:Yup, I'd go with a much lighter arrow. 413 grain is too heavy for that bow in my opinion.

Well that's just great. Jerry at South Shore Archery recommended that I go with a 110gr brass insert instead of the 92gr.

Only $125 wasted because I don't know and asked him for his expertise. I'm not bashing him, great guy, great service and great product. I just don't understand why he'd recommend that bigger brass insert.

Normous · Post by **Normous** » Sat Sep 19, 2015 7:03 pm

Your FPS is correct using those arrows and string as Vixenmaster stated in his earlier response. No funds were wasted and those arrows will hit like a hammer. Shoot On Big1!

vixenmaster · Post by **vixenmaster** » Sat Sep 19, 2015 7:05 pm

TheBig1 wrote:
TPM wrote:Yup, I'd go with a much lighter arrow. 413 grain is too heavy for that bow in my opinion.
Well that's just great. Jerry at South Shore Archery recommended that I go with a 110gr brass insert instead of the 92gr.

Only $125 wasted because I don't know and asked him for his expertise. I'm not bashing him, great guy, great service and great product. I just don't understand why he'd recommend that bigger brass insert.

Whoa my friend don't getstid excited,

All you did was trade a few fps fer an arrow that will certainly put the smack down on a tick toter. I have killed many a bean eatin varmit wid 600gr + arrow weights n watched them crumble!

I have shot many deer thru both shoulders wid them heavy hitters.

TheBig1 · Post by **TheBig1** » Sat Sep 19, 2015 7:10 pm

vixenmaster wrote:
TheBig1 wrote:
TPM wrote:Yup, I'd go with a much lighter arrow. 413 grain is too heavy for that bow in my opinion.
Well that's just great. Jerry at South Shore Archery recommended that I go with a 110gr brass insert instead of the 92gr.

Only $125 wasted because I don't know and asked him for his expertise. I'm not bashing him, great guy, great service and great product. I just don't understand why he'd recommend that bigger brass insert.
Thank you Brother for setting me straight and making me feel better about it. I truly appreciate that. I thought that something was wrong with what I received.

Whoa my friend don't getstid excited, All you did was trade a few fps fer an arrow that will certainly put the smack down on a tick toter. I have killed many a bean eatin varmit wid 600gr + arrow weights n watched them crumble! I have shot many deer thru both shoulders wid them heavy hitters.

TPM · Post by **TPM** » Sat Sep 19, 2015 7:32 pm

Those arrows will work fine just your long range trajectory may suffer a bit. I'm just saying that's not the arrow weight I'd use for a bow with those specs. I shoot an older Phoenix and it's about the same specs as the Grizzly. My arrows have a total weight of around 380 grains.

xcaliber · Post by **xcaliber** » Sat Sep 19, 2015 7:43 pm

It's like a Buick, or VW hitting a wall, the VW will leave a mark, but the Buick will take out some bricks!

TheBig1 · Post by **TheBig1** » Sat Sep 19, 2015 7:45 pm

xcaliber wrote:It's like a Buick, or VW hitting a wall, the VW will leave a mark, but the Buick will take out some bricks!

Now that makes me feel better

hockeyfodder · Post by **hockeyfodder** » Sat Sep 19, 2015 8:06 pm

xcaliber wrote:It's like a Buick, or VW hitting a wall, the VW will leave a mark, but the Buick will take out some bricks!

Nice anology. Love it.

Riflemanz · Post by **Riflemanz** » Sat Sep 19, 2015 8:08 pm

You have some great arrows (spinal taps)from what I've read about them.

TheBig1 · Post by **TheBig1** » Sat Sep 19, 2015 8:12 pm

Riflemanz wrote:You have some great arrows (spinal taps)from what I've read about them.

Thank you, I was just concerned with the slow speed. I wasn't expecting that.

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