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    Sold Glassing Zip Off Pants - Patagonia

    Patagonia Puffy/Glassing Pants Very good condition. Only worn a couple times. No runs, holes, tears, anything like that. Full side zip - easy to remove/add without removing boots. Very light. 17.2 oz in a big size. Lighter than the comparable First Lite puffy pants. Light material with...
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    Which Arrow Build?

    Do you mean something like this (with weights on the back) ?: https://www.lancasterarchery.com/gold-tip-pierce-aluminum-insert.html Plus this: https://www.lancasterarchery.com/gold-tip-pierce-ballistic-collar.html
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    Which Arrow Build?

    This is super helpful. I've numbered my arrows for years, but always tracked them for accuracy, not angles. That's something I'll do next time I go to the range. Pretty sure my rest is dropping fine. Hadn't thought about cables clipping the vanes, but it seems that would be consistently off, not...
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    Which Arrow Build?

    Wow! I'm amazed you took the time to go into that kind of detail. THANK YOU! I did base it on calculations only. I guess in my head I think of it two ways. I imagine a toothpick shot at 2000 fps at an elk. No matter how fast it's going, it's just not going to have the impact due to it's tiny...
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    Which Arrow Build?

    I didn't realize those mini weights worked with HIT inserts. Thanks for that tip! That could be a winner for sure.
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    Which Arrow Build?

    I think I would need to change shafts. I'm on the very edge of 300/260 already. Adding weight up front would push me to the 260s almost for sure. Those micro arrows are interesting. I like their specs, but I've been avoiding anything with a half out insert. At our archery range / club we...
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    Which Arrow Build?

    Thank you! I've actually thought a lot of the extreme FOC stuff the last few years has been a bit silly, but I am starting to believe that TOO LOW FOC can be a real issue. My bow is paper tuned. Bareshaft tuned. I can consistently stay on 2" stickers at 20 yards, 30 yards. As I get further out...
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    Which Arrow Build?

    BTW - I can't believe the incredibly helpful - and FAST - responses! You folks are awesome! I'm shooting an Elite Energy 35. It's zippy enough for me. Not a speed freak. One of the reasons I started looking into new builds was I am having trouble figuring out how to add 50 or grains to my...
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    Which Arrow Build?

    I'm already getting my broadheads a little further back than I like. I'd prefer them to clear the riser. Right now they're about even with the riser. Much shorter and they'll back into my rest.
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    Which Arrow Build?

    That's what I've been thinking. I like that it's a little stiffer, too. Just not sure about durability. I really like how tough the Axis has been for me. Also prefer the 5mm to the 6mm, but I can give that up I have to.
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    Which Arrow Build?

    You are correct - and your setup sounds pretty similar - but that also won't boost my FOC by much at all. Maybe get me from 7% to 9%??
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    Which Arrow Build?

    This is helpful. Good point on trajectory - another reason to keep my overall weight down to a reasonable number. A little more room for error with a flatter arrow. My speeds from 470 to 500 all calculate within 10-20 fps, though, so not a huge deal. That gets quite a bit more when I get up into...
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    Which Arrow Build?

    I'm confident in its ability to do the job - it's a beefy setup. I just want a little more accuracy that comes with a bit better FOC. Not looking for extreme or anything like that - it's just that 7-8% is low by almost any definition as far as I can tell. Nothing special on front or back...
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    Which Arrow Build?

    There's a point where the weight gets the speed down enough that kinetic energy actually starts to reverse. I know kinetic energy isn't everything and misses some effects in the real world, but seeing it go down probably isn't the right direction to be going. For my setup that happens around 530...
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