Switchweight and Arrow Weight Question

[Wahooo03]

I've only been shooting a bow for a year but have been happy with the used Vertix I picked up last winter. Tagged my first archery buck this fall. Learned a lot from everyone here.

My draw length is 28.5" and I'm currently shooting 60# mods locked down (so ~62#?). I shoot 60# easily and so my bowshop sold me 70# mods as well as 12 new Axis Match arrows (29" C2C - 300 spine). It turns out, I'm more comfortable shooting at/around 65# especially from odd positions. It just fits better.

Two questions:

1. If I'm going to stay around 65#, should I drop the coin on the 65# mods (and feed the Mathews machine) or stick with 70's backed down ~1.5 turns?

2. OT2Go says I am overspined at 65# with the Axis 300 spine and a 100 gr head (441 gr. TAW). I hunt blacktails and hogs currently. I haven't had a chance to shoot the 300s at any kind of significant distance but they group well close in. Is there any reason I shouldn't stick with them? I could always add a collar upfront I supposed to increase weight/FOC.

 

[Samdemarais]

I shoot the same draw length and weight as you. I don’t think it’s going to really matter if you switch mods. Technically a bow performs best maxed out but most people probably wouldn’t notice.
Arrows- you are over spined but that’s better then under. I would just shoot them and see how they fly and group at longer ranges. If they aren’t grouping well you could but some 125-150 grain field point and use those to test out how adding point weight effects the flight before you mess around with anything else.

 

[Zac]

Just have your shop switch the mods for you. You should be able to swap them for no charge. I would have spent a fortune on mods if I would have bought every set I ever used.

 

[Billy Goat]

It's not going to matter much if you get 65# mods or use the 70's backed off.

I doubt you will have trouble tuning even with the stuff spine, could always run a 125 head with a collar too. Adding 50 grains is about like 6#.

 

[P Carter]

I’d say you’re probably good on the spine. Due to an unfortunate nerve issue this summer I had to back down from 70 lbs to 62ish lbs. I was shooting axis 300s with 125 grain points. Was worried that I’d be overspined but they still shot very well, including with broadheads.

 

[Wahooo03]

Just have your shop switch the mods for you. You should be able to swap them for no charge. I would have spent a fortune on mods if I would have bought every set I ever used.

That's a great idea. I just reached out to them.