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Ranch fairy test kit

To report back on the results of my testing:
I currently shoot Gold Tip Hunter XT's, 300 spine (9.3 GPI) cut to 30" from insert to the throat of the nock, factory fletched, and Muzzy 3-blade 100 grain broadheads. Total arrow weight is 426 grains (with broadhead), with right at 10% FOC. I shoot a BowTech RPM 360 (very aggressive cams) set to about 58lbs. draw weight.
I got my bow tuned up really well, with my bare shafts putting bullet holes through paper up close and flying well at 20 yards, too (fletched broadheads and field points also were touching in the bullseye at 20 yards and an inch apart in the bullseye at 30). From there, I tested how various point weights flew, from 100 all the way up to 300 grains. Shot them through paper and using the Ranch Fairy method of shooting a solid foam target at 20 yards and checking where the arrow points after impact. With both methods, the more weight I added, the worse my nock-left results would be, as bad as about 3" nock-left through paper.
I'd love to shift to 100 grain inserts from the factory aluminum (probably 14 grains) I'm currently using in order to get up over 500 grains and 15+% FOC, but my bow just didn't like it. I'll probably give it another try at some point down the road, but I can't really justify making a big switch this close to hunting season when I am getting great results with my current setup, and I already get pass-through's every time (no doubt in part because I won't shoot unless I have a really good broadside shot).
If y'all have thoughts or suggestions to share about what I might have done wrong, or other things I should consider, I'm all ears.
 
TNbowhunter said:
To report back on the results of my testing:
I currently shoot Gold Tip Hunter XT's, 300 spine (9.3 GPI) cut to 30" from insert to the throat of the nock, factory fletched, and Muzzy 3-blade 100 grain broadheads. Total arrow weight is 426 grains (with broadhead), with right at 10% FOC. I shoot a BowTech RPM 360 (very aggressive cams) set to about 58lbs. draw weight.
I got my bow tuned up really well, with my bare shafts putting bullet holes through paper up close and flying well at 20 yards, too (fletched broadheads and field points also were touching in the bullseye at 20 yards and an inch apart in the bullseye at 30). From there, I tested how various point weights flew, from 100 all the way up to 300 grains. Shot them through paper and using the Ranch Fairy method of shooting a solid foam target at 20 yards and checking where the arrow points after impact. With both methods, the more weight I added, the worse my nock-left results would be, as bad as about 3" nock-left through paper.
I'd love to shift to 100 grain inserts from the factory aluminum (probably 14 grains) I'm currently using in order to get up over 500 grains and 15+% FOC, but my bow just didn't like it. I'll probably give it another try at some point down the road, but I can't really justify making a big switch this close to hunting season when I am getting great results with my current setup, and I already get pass-through's every time (no doubt in part because I won't shoot unless I have a really good broadside shot).
If y'all have thoughts or suggestions to share about what I might have done wrong, or other things I should consider, I'm all ears.
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You should be shooting a 250 spine arrow with 250-300 grains up front. I bet the results would be dramatically different. Just an idea if you would like to try the setup again later.
 
I've found a recipe that works for me. Who's next on the list for the 200-300? @AH0098?

My specs: 62lb draw @ 26" on a PSE. My recipe: 340 spline with about anything on the front. I'm going with a 200 grain head which gives me a 480 grain arrow with 20% FOC.
 
vtbowhunt said:
I've found a recipe that works for me. Who's next on the list for the 200-300? @AH0098?

My specs: 62lb draw @ 26" on a PSE. My recipe: 340 spline with about anything on the front. I'm going with a 200 grain head which gives me a 480 grain arrow with 20% FOC.
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Yes please.
 
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