Matki15
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Been thinking pretty hard about those, how has your experience with them been?Check out simmons sharks!
Been thinking pretty hard about those, how has your experience with them been?Check out simmons sharks!
What is your actual DL? are the arrows cut down to 26" to handle the increased FOC?
What is your actual DL? are the arrows cut down to 26" to handle the increased FOC?
These are almost exactly what I was thinking of using, victory vaps, the ss outserts, etc. I just got the RF test pack to start test which spine works best. Do you mind if I ask what your bow is and if you know what arrow speed is?Here's what the front end looks like. As soon as I bare shaft I'll decide on the vanes vs feathers.
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I shoot a Bowtech Reign 6 @ 28 " draw @ 70#. I don't know how fast it is.These are almost exactly what I was thinking of using, victory vaps, the ss outserts, etc. I just got the RF test pack to start test which spine works best. Do you mind if I ask what your bow is and if you know what arrow speed is?
I watched this. The guy it splitting grain weights...... but why not? It doesn't cost anything and it makes a person more aware of the precision/care we should all be taking when thinking about, and building a projectile that we are going to be launching at a live animal. An animal we should be respecting as we pursue them. I know cost can be a factor for some. The cost difference between pro components and the "stuff" they sell to us common folks can be considerable. It makes sense to take the extra time, save some money and BUILD A BETTER ARROW. Just because humans have been hurling semi straight sticks(with success) since the beginning of time, doesn't mean we have to continue to do it that way. It's called evolution. Dr. Ashby gives us the recipe to do what we love to do better. Folks like the Ranch Fairy and his partner in crime Big Mike are taking that recipe and showing us that the science behind doing it better doesn't have to be mundane or boring, or expensive, or COMPLICATED. I'm having an absolute blast on this journey, I'm learning a ton, and when I take the fruits into the woods next year the animals I shoot will be the unwilling benefactors of of my efforts.
Been thinking pretty hard about those, how has your experience with them been?
When I started looking into building a better arrow, cost quickly became a factor. But just like you said, it almost feels like my responsibility as a hunter to get everything right. So cost quickly becomes a non factor.I watched this. The guy it splitting grain weights...... but why not? It doesn't cost anything and it makes a person more aware of the precision/care we should all be taking when thinking about, and building a projectile that we are going to be launching at a live animal. An animal we should be respecting as we pursue them. I know cost can be a factor for some. The cost difference between pro components and the "stuff" they sell to us common folks can be considerable. It makes sense to take the extra time, save some money and BUILD A BETTER ARROW. Just because humans have been hurling semi straight sticks(with success) since the beginning of time, doesn't mean we have to continue to do it that way. It's called evolution. Dr. Ashby gives us the recipe to do what we love to do better. Folks like the Ranch Fairy and his partner in crime Big Mike are taking that recipe and showing us that the science behind doing it better doesn't have to be mundane or boring, or expensive, or COMPLICATED. I'm having an absolute blast on this journey, I'm learning a ton, and when I take the fruits into the woods next year the animals I shoot will be the unwilling benefactors of of my efforts.
Yes its a bit tedious. I'm not a good enough shot to tell the difference in some of the steps. What I did like and started doing was spinning the arrow to see which side had the most wobble. Great way to make cheaper arrows with lower straightness tolerance have tolerances like the more expensive arrows. Once again, Slight differences that I probably won't notice shooting a tradbow with fingers anyway. I just like to tinker.I watched this. The guy it splitting grain weights...... but why not? It doesn't cost anything and it makes a person more aware of the precision/care we should all be taking when thinking about, and building a projectile that we are going to be launching at a live animal. An animal we should be respecting as we pursue them. I know cost can be a factor for some. The cost difference between pro components and the "stuff" they sell to us common folks can be considerable. It makes sense to take the extra time, save some money and BUILD A BETTER ARROW. Just because humans have been hurling semi straight sticks(with success) since the beginning of time, doesn't mean we have to continue to do it that way. It's called evolution. Dr. Ashby gives us the recipe to do what we love to do better. Folks like the Ranch Fairy and his partner in crime Big Mike are taking that recipe and showing us that the science behind doing it better doesn't have to be mundane or boring, or expensive, or COMPLICATED. I'm having an absolute blast on this journey, I'm learning a ton, and when I take the fruits into the woods next year the animals I shoot will be the unwilling benefactors of of my efforts.
Just one more thought while I'm on the subject. Hand in hand with heavy comes more solid. It does cost a little more to buy better components, and I just don't see a way around that, but It doesn't need to break the bank. Also I like the information the RF is putting out about pushing the arrow forward more than we're used to. I know for me I'm intending to push my aim point further forward next year. I have been aiming at or just behind the crease on broadside shots. Straight up the leg will be the target next year on broadside shots. I've always targeted the offside shoulder on quartering and for slight quartering I think that is still the aim point. For harder quartering though it moves the wound channel to far back and I think I have to think about forward of the offside leg to move the wound channel forward through the chest. For all the studly old timers nothing new here, but for the new bow hunters who may just be learning about shot placement, google up the Ranch Fairy, and the videos about "perfect shot placement", (the guy with his deer model with all the holes in it). They both bring knowledge / awareness that the real target is inside only the aimpoint is on the surface of the animal.
Well I think you’ve convinced me with that pic, I’ve always had trouble with hogs I’ve shot not leaving good blood trails. Those look like they’ll do well!Killed a dozen or so animals with them
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Useful video, for sure. I make my own arrows largely to save money, and I use most of the techniques he discusses, to maximize consistency and accuracy. I have a few additional suggestions.I watched this. The guy it splitting grain weights...... but why not? It doesn't cost anything and it makes a person more aware of the precision/care we should all be taking when thinking about, and building a projectile that we are going to be launching at a live animal. An animal we should be respecting as we pursue them. I know cost can be a factor for some. The cost difference between pro components and the "stuff" they sell to us common folks can be considerable. It makes sense to take the extra time, save some money and BUILD A BETTER ARROW. Just because humans have been hurling semi straight sticks(with success) since the beginning of time, doesn't mean we have to continue to do it that way. It's called evolution. Dr. Ashby gives us the recipe to do what we love to do better. Folks like the Ranch Fairy and his partner in crime Big Mike are taking that recipe and showing us that the science behind doing it better doesn't have to be mundane or boring, or expensive, or COMPLICATED. I'm having an absolute blast on this journey, I'm learning a ton, and when I take the fruits into the woods next year the animals I shoot will be the unwilling benefactors of of my efforts.
I dont know of a chart that compares mfgr to mfgr, but the Grizzlystik site does have charts for their own shafts.Anyone know of a chart that let's you compare arrow weight in GPI across all manufacturers, models and spines?
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Could you post a picture of the index nub of the nock?When I install the nocks, I align the index nub of the nock with the seam.