Important: the above Kinetic Energy values are arrows impacting a target at point-blank range. 28″ draw length / 425 grain arrow: 44-46 ft-lbs of KE 28″ draw length / 425 grain arrow: 53-55 ft-lbs of KE 30″ draw length / 425 grain arrow: 73-75 ft-lbs of KE 30″ draw length / 350 grain arrow (IBO settings): 71-73 ft-lbs of KE I’ve calculated the kinetic energy based on some of the most popular settings people use with the Encounter: The kinetic energy of any bow, be it the Bear Encounter or otherwise, is determined by the bow’s settings and arrow weight. Kinetic Energy (KE) Of The Encounter Compound Bow A draw length of less than 30″ and/or a draw weight lighter than 70 lbs., FPS will suffer. To better understand what FPS to expect depending on your Encounter’s settings, read our article on determining REAL bow speed. If your settings vary from the above, your FPS will be different. IBO stands for International Bowhunting Organization, and their speed testing standards assume the following settings: Shooting SpeedĪdvertised IBO speeds for the Bear Archery are 310 FPS. The included cable guard produces no friction that I could notice, and its action was overall very smooth. The Encounter is one of the few bows in this price range where a 32″ draw length can be set, making it an excellent choice for taller archers. Draw length can be adjusted from 27″ to 32″ in half inch increments by simply turning the cam module – there is no need for a bow press or additional external modules. The cam rotates around a dual ball bearing (stainless steel). The downside is that arrow nock travel can be very slightly unstable, resulting in mildly decreased accuracy – though it’s not something you’ll notice unless you are a competitive tournament archer. Since there is only one cam, there is no synchronization involved, which makes the Bear Encounter low-maintenance and easy to tune for a beginner. Single (or solo) cam systems come with an idler wheel at the top and a power cam on the bottom. This compound bow comes with the Bear E2-Cam, which is a single cam eccentric system. The Bear Archery Encounter Eccentric System (cams) The 3-pin sight included is quite cheap and made of plastic while it will be enough for a beginner, you’ll likely want to replace it for something more durable a few months down the line. So if you’re hunting from a tree stand or blind, I recommend taking the quiver off. I found the arrow quiver tends to loosen up slightly after shooting 10 arrows or so, and this can cause an increase in vibration. Bow (riser, limbs, cam system, cables, string, string stopper).The RTH (Ready-To-Hunt) Encounter package includes the following items: It’s really a perfect introductory package that will work well regardless of your goals (hunting/target practice), and regardless of your size and draw length. This compound bow was, in my mind, designed for beginner archers who are savvy enough to look for the best bang for their buck. Welcome to our Bear Archery Encounter review. Allen keys for adjusting sight not includedĬompare prices across top hunting gear sellers Mediocre quality of included sight (plastic) Comes with a stabilizer and wrist sling Enough kinetic energy to take down any game (given the right bow settings) Very compact design, perfect for hunting Suitble for very tall archers (up to 32″ draw length)

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