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Possibly. Underspined or overspined will be out of tune so probably.I think I went too far... do under spined arrows cause accuracy issues?
Possibly. Underspined or overspined will be out of tune so probably.I think I went too far... do under spined arrows cause accuracy issues?
Usually, with a compound you should err heavy if in doubt, trad bow you need to dial it in just so. Do you have a pack of test field points? Sounds like you need to play with tip weight and see if a slightly lighter front ends gets you flying straight again.I think I went too far... do under spined arrows cause accuracy issues?
Just go over board. I went up nearly 200grI do have some other field tips. And I am partly looking for an excuse for bad shooting the other day ( practice). I should have probably worded it differently, like will being under spined highlight or magnify issues that show as accuracy issues. Hopefully the bow tech is working and I'll put a few combos through paper tonight
There is no convincing some people. Both of those guys asked about getting better penetration, and neither one will budge! Over the weekend one of them made a great shot on a nice 8pt with a 355 fps crossbow and failed to make two holes...
Yes.I’m kind of new to this whole arrow building process. I checked the arrow chart on Serius and it said for me to shoot a 300 spine arrow based on my poundage and bow speed. I know ranch ferry has those test kits, would you guys recommend getting that?
I’m kind of new to this whole arrow building process. I checked the arrow chart on Serius and it said for me to shoot a 300 spine arrow based on my poundage and bow speed. I know ranch ferry has those test kits, would you guys recommend getting that?
Yes it is worth it. Here is why. We are just an online forum with a lot of experience. But not your experience. So the best way for you to know what field point tunes the best bare shaft is for you to follow the fairy process. It does work. Try the 125, 150, 200 or whatever up front and one will be a missile with a perfect hole. For me it was the 200. Then you have your individual definitive answer. Not mine, not the internets opinion. From there, it’s up to you on what you want to do next. I tried heavy 600 somethings and they smashed large game easily two years ago and last season. I now am in the mid 500’s but with a 200gr up front still because it still works for me and my bow.I’m kind of new to this whole arrow building process. I checked the arrow chart on Serius and it said for me to shoot a 300 spine arrow based on my poundage and bow speed. I know ranch ferry has those test kits, would you guys recommend getting that?
What is the thought process in thinking a spinning insert helped improve penetration?I shot a 450 gr TAW setup for years. Using 100 gr Rage mechanicals, FOC of 10%. Over the years I almost never got a pass through if beyond 20 yds.
Switched to 575gr TAW this year with 125 gr grizzly single bevel, and ethics 125 gr spinning inserts, and footer, FOC of 20.5%. The increased pin gap was more than I Iiked but I wanted to give the heavy arrow setup an honest try.
I Shot a doe quartering away at 20yds, and she spun as the arrow hit her. The arrow busted through one rib, traveled down her neck and was stopped by the base of her skull. She cut a flip in the air and broke the arrow about 8” from the broadhead. I found the back half of the arrow inside her chest cavity when dressing her but couldn’t find the front half. It wasn’t until I started cutting through the neck that I found the front half and realized what happened.
I am sure the heavier TAW helped but believe that switching from mechanical to single bevel, and going with spinning inserts accounted for at least 70% of the improved penetration.
My plan for next year is to drop back down to around 500gr TAW, I will switch to a lighter arrow shaft and lighter spinning inserts, but keep the same broadheads. Estimated FOC 17.5%.
If you are going to chase FOC I would say they are mandatory. They save a bunch of time determining how much weight a certain spine can handle upfront.I’m kind of new to this whole arrow building process. I checked the arrow chart on Serius and it said for me to shoot a 300 spine arrow based on my poundage and bow speed. I know ranch ferry has those test kits, would you guys recommend getting that?
My thought is that by allowing the broadhead to turn independently of the arrow shaft that it will dissipate less energy upon impact. If the broadhead hits bone I want it to be able to turn as needed but not affect the stability / spin of the arrow shaft.What is the thought process in thinking a spinning insert helped improve penetration?
There was awhile several months ago the forum had a test kit we were sending around to one another. Not sure where it is.An arrow saw would be just as cost effective as test kits up front.
The long term investment would also outperform the test kit too.