mmccolloch
Lil-Rokslider
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- Oct 11, 2015
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Hey guys,
Wanted to get your input on my current arrow & my upcoming arrow "trial"
Current Arrow:
Gold Tip Kinetic 300 cut to 29" carbon to carbon (10.4 GPI)
3 fletch (factory fletch) 2" vanetec HP's (5 grains each)
Accu-tough Kinetic insert (24 grains)
Kinetic nock bushing (7.4 grains)
Accu-tough Kinetic nock (11.6 grains)
Slick Trick Magnum broadhead (100 grains)
Total arrow weight: 459.6 grains
FOC (based on Gold Tip Calc.): 9.74%
Trial Arrow:
Gold Tip Hunter 300 cut to 29" carbon to carbon (9.3 GPI)
3 fletch, using 3" vanetec Vmax with right helical (6.4 grains each)
Accu-light insert (11.4 grains)
nock bushing (12.6 grains)
Bohning F-nock (6 grains)
Gold Tip Fact weight (50 grains)
Slick Trick Magnum broadhead (100 grains)
Total arrow weight: 468.9 grains
FOC (Based on Gold Tip Calc): 13.05%
If it helps in the arrow evaluation, my current setup is as follows:
2015 Bear Traxx (338 IBO)
28.5" draw length
65 lbs draw weight
ACE ripcord drop away
Black Gold Ascent 3 pin slider
My goal is to get an all around good hunting arrow that flies fantastic & would work well for anything from white tails (Midwest), to elk, black bears, & wild hogs.
My current arrow flight is just okay... so I'm looking to get some better performance out of my trial arrow. I should note that this is my first attempt at building my own arrows, so any input or advise would be greatly appreciated.
I have all of the stuff on order to construct 6 of my trial arrows, and am expecting it by this weekend. I was hoping to get everyone's input on the proposed configuration. Component selection (especially vane selection), FOC, arrow weight, arrow spine with the big FACT weight up front, etc.
How many guys run nock bushings? It seems like this is a great idea for arrow preservation during practice sessions, but it messes with your FOC something fierce. I'm trying to maintain 12-14% FOC with this arrow (based on what I've read) so running a nock bushing makes me add more weight up front to maintain that FOC. I'm trying to find the right balance between arrow weight, velocity, FOC, & accuracy.
Also, I'm trying to get an arrow configuration that I can use for 3D & hunting that will allow me to shoot 1 set of arrows with 1 bow so that everything from hunting to target doesn't change my sight tape.
One other question I had was how does changing FOC change your point of impact? I'm a tinkerer so I can see myself going down the rabbit hole of arrow building pretty quickly. I recently just got a 3 pin slider and would also like to know how much changing 10 grains on my arrow, or modifying my FOC by a percent or two will affect my sight tape. I live in the city, so for my home practice, I am limited to shooting 8 yards in my garage. Shooting at longer distances, out to say 60 yards is only feasible on the weekends, so testing is slow going.
Thanks in advance guys!
Wanted to get your input on my current arrow & my upcoming arrow "trial"
Current Arrow:
Gold Tip Kinetic 300 cut to 29" carbon to carbon (10.4 GPI)
3 fletch (factory fletch) 2" vanetec HP's (5 grains each)
Accu-tough Kinetic insert (24 grains)
Kinetic nock bushing (7.4 grains)
Accu-tough Kinetic nock (11.6 grains)
Slick Trick Magnum broadhead (100 grains)
Total arrow weight: 459.6 grains
FOC (based on Gold Tip Calc.): 9.74%
Trial Arrow:
Gold Tip Hunter 300 cut to 29" carbon to carbon (9.3 GPI)
3 fletch, using 3" vanetec Vmax with right helical (6.4 grains each)
Accu-light insert (11.4 grains)
nock bushing (12.6 grains)
Bohning F-nock (6 grains)
Gold Tip Fact weight (50 grains)
Slick Trick Magnum broadhead (100 grains)
Total arrow weight: 468.9 grains
FOC (Based on Gold Tip Calc): 13.05%
If it helps in the arrow evaluation, my current setup is as follows:
2015 Bear Traxx (338 IBO)
28.5" draw length
65 lbs draw weight
ACE ripcord drop away
Black Gold Ascent 3 pin slider
My goal is to get an all around good hunting arrow that flies fantastic & would work well for anything from white tails (Midwest), to elk, black bears, & wild hogs.
My current arrow flight is just okay... so I'm looking to get some better performance out of my trial arrow. I should note that this is my first attempt at building my own arrows, so any input or advise would be greatly appreciated.
I have all of the stuff on order to construct 6 of my trial arrows, and am expecting it by this weekend. I was hoping to get everyone's input on the proposed configuration. Component selection (especially vane selection), FOC, arrow weight, arrow spine with the big FACT weight up front, etc.
How many guys run nock bushings? It seems like this is a great idea for arrow preservation during practice sessions, but it messes with your FOC something fierce. I'm trying to maintain 12-14% FOC with this arrow (based on what I've read) so running a nock bushing makes me add more weight up front to maintain that FOC. I'm trying to find the right balance between arrow weight, velocity, FOC, & accuracy.
Also, I'm trying to get an arrow configuration that I can use for 3D & hunting that will allow me to shoot 1 set of arrows with 1 bow so that everything from hunting to target doesn't change my sight tape.
One other question I had was how does changing FOC change your point of impact? I'm a tinkerer so I can see myself going down the rabbit hole of arrow building pretty quickly. I recently just got a 3 pin slider and would also like to know how much changing 10 grains on my arrow, or modifying my FOC by a percent or two will affect my sight tape. I live in the city, so for my home practice, I am limited to shooting 8 yards in my garage. Shooting at longer distances, out to say 60 yards is only feasible on the weekends, so testing is slow going.
Thanks in advance guys!