History Question

[Dalton]

Can anyone tell me what the IBO of a Martin Cougar Magnum was when they came out? I believe it was first produced around 1979-1980.

 

[Radar]

Back in the early days they used AMO speeds not IBO for speed reference . AMO is @ 60lbs. , 30" draw , with a 540 gr. arrow . Most bows in those days were around 210-220 fps AMO speed .
It was a very smooth shooting dual wheel bow back in those days . I remember wanting one , but ended up with a PSE .

 

[Dalton]

Thanks Radar. The reason I was asking is when my son got his Diamond Edge I was taliking about how much technology has changed and how todays bows are so much faster at lower poundages. I compared the Edge to my dad's Cougar Mag and told him they were probably comparable and he thought there was no way it was as fast.

 

[Radar]

The old Couger Mag was a nice forgiving dual wheel bow with a long ATA and long brace height , but was no speed bow .

 

[Toxophilite Phil]

I think really 210-220 would be pushing the limit on the bow. Probably more like 200. Most folks during that time frame were still shooting around 55 - 60 lbs. It wasn't until around the late 80's alot of folks started shooting 70-80 lbs so they could start picking up some speed.