Xpedition802
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I'm assuming this new bow is an upgrade for you?
With modern compounds I don't think you can be overspine but you can get into a danger area with underspine (add draw length or poundage). Plus all that tuning and sighting in has to be re-done. Best to get it right first. When in doubt go for more spine.
I see a lot of guys get a bow upgrade and think they can shoot through shoulders and at any angle and forget how to bowhunt and wait for both lungs at the right angle. Same with guys thinking a 60 yd whitetail shot in the wind is a sure thing now where 30 used to be their max with the old bow. Not saying you're that guy. It's just a big trend I see.
I have OT2 software if you had a few set ups you'd potentially use. send me the numbers and I can get you the specs on what will spine right. At 32" and 70lb's your spine is going to be interesting. It really depends on what you're hunting. If you are primarily deer then a 600 grain arrow is way over what you need unless they are hybrids with ligers or honey badgers. I personally find the 400-430 mark a good balance for speed and quieting the bow.
Based on your DL and draw weight a .250 spine would be my starting point.
Easton axis 5mm.
Goldtip hunter xt's
Easton FMJ
Victory VAPs
Your selection of fletching will also play a big part in your broadhead accuracy. Make sure you're using a good helical .Field point are easy to stabilize, broadheads are another animal especially fixed broadheads.
As for broadhead choice there's a lot out there. You'll see a lot of "Rage in the Cage" preachers. I don't like them and I've used them. I like 2" grim reaper whitetail specials out of my fast bow. Fly well, deploy everytime, and leave a massive hole and bloodtrail to follow. I've also really grown to like the shuttle T's with my slower HTR.
Whatever you choose make sure your DL is correct (biggest cause of a lot of issues), you shoot the poundage you're going to be able to draw easily after sitting still in the cold for several hours, and you're able to put that arrow with a broadhead on the mark.
All this technology makes me wonder if Fred Bear every rolls over in his grave watching us.
With modern compounds I don't think you can be overspine but you can get into a danger area with underspine (add draw length or poundage). Plus all that tuning and sighting in has to be re-done. Best to get it right first. When in doubt go for more spine.
I see a lot of guys get a bow upgrade and think they can shoot through shoulders and at any angle and forget how to bowhunt and wait for both lungs at the right angle. Same with guys thinking a 60 yd whitetail shot in the wind is a sure thing now where 30 used to be their max with the old bow. Not saying you're that guy. It's just a big trend I see.
I have OT2 software if you had a few set ups you'd potentially use. send me the numbers and I can get you the specs on what will spine right. At 32" and 70lb's your spine is going to be interesting. It really depends on what you're hunting. If you are primarily deer then a 600 grain arrow is way over what you need unless they are hybrids with ligers or honey badgers. I personally find the 400-430 mark a good balance for speed and quieting the bow.
Based on your DL and draw weight a .250 spine would be my starting point.
Easton axis 5mm.
Goldtip hunter xt's
Easton FMJ
Victory VAPs
Your selection of fletching will also play a big part in your broadhead accuracy. Make sure you're using a good helical .Field point are easy to stabilize, broadheads are another animal especially fixed broadheads.
As for broadhead choice there's a lot out there. You'll see a lot of "Rage in the Cage" preachers. I don't like them and I've used them. I like 2" grim reaper whitetail specials out of my fast bow. Fly well, deploy everytime, and leave a massive hole and bloodtrail to follow. I've also really grown to like the shuttle T's with my slower HTR.
Whatever you choose make sure your DL is correct (biggest cause of a lot of issues), you shoot the poundage you're going to be able to draw easily after sitting still in the cold for several hours, and you're able to put that arrow with a broadhead on the mark.
All this technology makes me wonder if Fred Bear every rolls over in his grave watching us.
