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Obsession FX30 Review

Darren Choate

Obsession FX30 Review

Obsession FX30 Review


PUBLISHED SPECS

  • MANUFACTURER: Obsession
    • MODEL: FX30
      • IBO RATING: Up to 360 FPS
      • BRACE HEIGHT: 6″
      • AXLE-TO-AXLE: 30″
      • LETOFF: 85%
      • WEIGHT: 4.0 LBS
      • DRAW LENGTHS: 24.5″ to 30″
      • DRAW WEIGHTS: 40 LBS, 50 LBS, 60 LBS, 65 LBS, 70 LBS, 80 LBS
      • FINISHES: Wide variety of solid color and camos available for bow the riser and limbs.
      • MSRP: $999
      • CONTACT: www.obsessionbows.com

FROM OBSESSION:

It’s Dirty and It’s 30. The All-New FX30 is an eastern hunter’s dream, shorter, lighter and faster. At 30” axle-to-axle, the FX30 is designed with the stand and blind hunting in mind. The OB TRAX Cam supports let-off up to 85%, combined with a super light frame, the FX30 generates speeds up to 360 FPS making this the total package.


SPECS AS TESTED

  • DRAW WEIGHT: 60.6 LBS
  • HELD WEIGHT: 6.1 LBS
  • DRAW LENGTH: 27″
  • EQUIVALENT IBO RATING: Up to 328 FPS

RESULTS

  • ARROW 1: Easton Hexx | 311 GRAINS
    • LENGTH: 26″
    • SPEED: 306 FPS
    • KE/M: 64.60/0.42
    • SOUND: 64.0 dBA
  • ARROW 2: Maxima XRZ | 362 GRAINS
    • LENGTH: 26″
    • SPEED: 287
    • KE/M: 66.14/0.46
    • SOUND: 63.1 dBA
  • ARROW 3: Easton FMJ 6MM | 426 GRAINS
    • LENGTH: 26″
    • SPEED: 267 FPS
    • KE/M: 67.37/0.50
    • SOUND: 61.2 dBA

OBSESSION FX30 REVIEW | INITIAL IMPRESSIONS

The Obsession FX30 is a compact and lightweight bow. The FX riser combined with an overall weight of just 4.0 LBS makes the FX30 easy to maneuver, perfect for tight quarters. With its OB TRAX Cam, the FX30 is capable of providing speeds well over 300 FPS even at 85% letoff. The draw length on this bow is definitely shorter than other bows; its likely shooters will need to add a 1/2″ to get the proper length.


HOW WE TEST

Each arrow is fired — by hand — 3X through a chronograph placed one arrow-length in front of the bow riser. A decibel meter is placed three feet in front of the bow and three feet below the arrow’s path. Averages of the 3X groups are calculated. KE and M are measured with our calculators. All tests are conducted indoors.

  • SPEED: Caldwell Ballistic Precision Chronograph G2
  • BACKSTOP: Block Range Archery Target
  • DRAW WEIGHT: Last Chance Archery HS2 Bow Scale
  • BOW PRESS: Last Chance Archery EZ Green Press

ARCHERY TOOLS

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OBSESSION FX REVIEW IMAGES

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Filed Under: GEAR GUIDE, Reviews Tagged With: Archery, Bowhunting, Deer Gear, Deer Hunting, FX30, Obsession

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