What is the maximum speed of an arrow?

The faster an arrow travels, the flatter the flight trajectory and less deviation from wind. Recurve bow arrows can travel up to 225 feet per second (fps) or 150mph while compound bow arrows can travel up to 300fps (200mph).

Can an arrow be faster than a bullet?

One of the main differences is the way they travel through the air. Bullets have higher velocities and lower mass, and thus, they can travel further and faster than arrows.

How much will 25 grains slow an arrow?

2. If you increase your arrow weight by five grains, all other factors remaining the same, you will lose 1 ft/sec in speed, i.e. increase your arrow weight by 25 grains and you will lose five feet per second, or vice versa if you decrease your arrow weight by 25 grains you will gain five feet per second.

How light of an arrow is too light?

Registered. Too light of an arrow is when you go under 5 grains per pound.

How fast do recurve bows shoot?

On average, a recurve bow will shoot arrows at around 140 to 200 fps, and compound bows will shoot arrows at 230 to 280 fps. To increase the speed of your arrows, you should use a higher draw weight and draw length, and lower grain arrows.

What is the speed of a 350 grain arrow?

The IBO (international bowhunting organisation) do tests on bows to determine the general speed of arrows. They require the bow to be set at 30″ draw length, shooting with a 350 grain arrow and a maximum 70 pound draw weight. All of this means you’ll be shooting at 338 feet per second.

How do you measure the speed of an arrow?

You want to know the speed of the arrow when you increase both the draw length and the arrow weight. Choose the draw length. Let’s say it is equal to 32″. Decide on the draw weight and the arrow weight. Let’s say you keep the regular peak draw weight of 70 lbs, but use arrows weighing 400 grains.

How many grains of arrow weight should I shoot?

Going below 6 grains of arrow weight per pound of draw force is generally considered risky as your bow will be forced to absorb a lot more vibration. Also, shooting fixed-blade broadheads accurately at speeds over 250 to 260 fps is very challenging.

How fast does an arrow travel?

Humidity and rain also slows arrow flight. The faster an arrow travels, the flatter the flight trajectory and less deviation from wind. I have been informed that Recurve bow arrows can travel up to 225 feet per second (fps = 68.58 meters per second) or 150mph (241.4 kmph) while compound bow arrows can travel up to 300fps (200mph – 360kmph).