The Big 300

[Catapult_Kid]

have been trying to develop some bands that will zip a 7/16" ball out of a traditional style fork at at least 300 fps. It's fairly easy to achive this kind of velocity when shooting light projectiles from extended forks. I went out this morning and shot a few rounds over the chrony with a new set of bands I tied up last night. It was kinda cool out. the first few shots ran around 200ish, but after a few shots for the bands to get warmed up it upped to 295, 308, 319, 331 and so on it kept most of the shots in the 295-325 range, I was overjoyed to see this. the bands I am shooting are dobuled .050 latex cut on a slight taper. These velocities were achived at an ear anchor, my standard achor point, I did a longer anchor behind my head and got two velocities, one of 475 and 500 fps! I know a couple shooters that anchor back this far, but I do not shoot this way.

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[Flatband]

Welcome to the 300 club CK! Wow 475 and 500.I never hit that speed,especially with a 7/16" steel ball.Heck,I never hit that speed with a BB! You're running double 50's on a mild taper and getting those speeds? Man,I have to re-try the 50's! Great work! Flatband:)

[Catapult_Kid]

I consider them a mild taper, considering the drastic tapers I usually cut. The 475 and 500 shots I anchored way back, I've only seen a couple people that actually anchor that far back. Trying out some new rubber in the morning weather permitting, single layer to see if it's suitable for hunting.
see ya

[Catapult_Kid]

not so sure of the velocities now, my chrono isn't giving me very consistant readings. I think my chonry may be toast, I will get a new one soon and try to confirm velocities. sorry for any confusion