which faktor

[20'down]

I am currently getting ready to purchase a hoyt faktor. I shot several bow this year to make this choice. The question I have is which faktor should I purchase. I shot a faktor 30 at 290fps. 70# 26.5 dl 360grains. If I get the faktor 30 or turbo I will be on the short side of the #2cam (inefficient). If I buy the faktor 34 I will be at the top of the #1 cam. (Efficient). What is going to produce the most speed between the three bow.

[splitbeam145]

Personally I'd go with the 34. You get max potential out of the #1 cam on E mod than the B mod on #2 cam on the 30 and turbo. Just did this test on 28" on Carbon Spyder turbo #2 cam E mod, Turbo #3 cam A mod, and 34 #2 cam C mod. The 34 #2 cam was only 2fps slower than the #3 Turbo and 7fps slower than #2 Turbo. To me the 34 was better fit with slightly longer ata and BH yet it's still plenty short enough ata for hunting.

[20'down]

Thanks. I currently shot a 31"ata bow and fear hitting my lower limb on my tree stand rail when shooting down with a 34. However I want a bow that is good for hunting and 3d. Also remember my short draw means I am only 5'4"

[splitbeam145]

I noticed the short DL. That's a difference far as string angle at anchoring at full draw. I sighted in my 34 in today. Another thing to consider is a DL that is short on cam may not have as much let off as a cam with DL on longer side of cam. Some people like less let off vs more let off.

[muddyfuzzy]

34, short bows are for kids and women.










































seriously!

[splitbeam145]

Even with short draw my wife 25.5" went with a Vector Turbo 35" ata not because of speed but just cause she liked the string angle at full draw to rest her nose on it vs the short 30" bows where she had to tilt her head forward alittle to rest nose on string. Something to think about. At end of the day there's really only about 10fps between the 3 bows regardless of cam setup. Ask the deer if they can tell a difference. I'd rather have a bow I'm comfortable with personally and have full confidence in it and also easy to transition to another bow with similar specs (3D Bow) if you have an extra.

[hammer63]

I know your situation and I really don't think the extra length will be a problem. You just need to be aware of it and take care to leave yourself clearance. JMO.

Can't wait to hear what you bought...you're giving me the fever.

[20'down]

I was unaware of the let off changing between the dl on each cam. This is also something to think about. Is there any advantages to tuning when it comes to the cams and what mod you use? In the past with other bows I struggle with bh flight. I prefer to stay with fixed blade

[splitbeam145]

I was unaware of the let off changing between the dl on each cam. This is also something to think about. Is there any advantages to tuning when it comes to the cams and what mod you use? In the past with other bows I struggle with bh flight. I prefer to stay with fixed blade

The let off % will stay pretty consistent. What you'll likely notice is the length of valley. Less on A/B mod vs D/E mod. Tuning shouldn't be an issue. Strongly suggest a QAD drop away or something similar to it. I've been experimenting with Whisker Biscuit on these bows and have had some issues. Haven't figured out why. They work on all other brands with no issues. Center rest up where arrow is 13/16" off riser and nock level. Time the cams and you should be good. After 200-300 shots check the timing again and make any necessary adjustment on cables and you'll be set for good.

[20'down]

Sounds good. I do shoot a ripcord drop away. I am just trying to make the right choice I don't buy a new bow every year like some. Also it would be easy if I could shoot everything but bow shops don't order in #1 cams. It sucks having a short draw but its what I have to deal with. My bow shop is telling me the same thing you are but its nice to hear it from a second guy. Also I am mostly concerned with speed for flat trajectory not penetration or hunting. I never shoot past 30yds at game. I do have thoughts of maybe hunting bigger game than whitetails so I wanna be prepared for that as well.

[Loneaggie]

Is go with the 34 given what you've said above. Less string angle and from what I experienced much quieter. But if you're going to go that route get an elite energy 35 and get it over with

[Aggiehunter08]

Turbo end of discussion

[20'down]

Hope to order one this week.

[JW]

Turbo.

[20'down]

A few my of you guys have put turbo down but I think that if you actually dig into the numbers and the efficiency of the cams you will see that my dl I will actually shoot as fast if not faster with the 34 than I will with the turbo. Will some one who knows please correct me if I am wrong.