[WindedBowhunter]

I am not that technical when it comes to arrow weight and F.O.C. details. I do understand how important it is to shoot the proper arrow weight for your bow, so it doesn’t damage it. And how much it is a part of generating K.E. for penetration of the arrow. Which I am concerned about for an elk hunt that I have planned. The outfitter says that I may need to take a 50yd shot, if I am comfortable / accurate at that distance. I have not shot my setup through a chrono yet as I don’t know of anyone near me that has one.

I shoot a short arrow (28”) Carbon Express Maxima Hunter 350 with Blazer vanes and 100gr Sonic Pros. My thoughts are, would it be beneficial to “wrap” my arrow shafts for the extra grains? Would the wraps cause problems with them coming off? Do they create issues when shooting through a WB? Should I use the full 6” of wrap or cut them down? Any insight would be great. :???:

BSLugnut

 

[Guest]

I have seen no difference in using wraps weather it be a 4' or an 8" wrap as far as arrow flight...........
I would say do one up and throw it on a balance point to see where you are sitting at for FOC.

Here is an excellent FOC calculator:
http://home.att.net/%7Esajackson/archery9.html

 

[tobin01]

I am not that technical when it comes to arrow weight and F.O.C. details. I do understand how important it is to shoot the proper arrow weight for your bow, so it doesn’t damage it. And how much it is a part of generating K.E. for penetration of the arrow. Which I am concerned about for an elk hunt that I have planned. The outfitter says that I may need to take a 50yd shot, if I am comfortable / accurate at that distance. I have not shot my setup through a chrono yet as I don’t know of anyone near me that has one.

I shoot a short arrow (28”) Carbon Express Maxima Hunter 350 with Blazer vanes and 100gr Sonic Pros. My thoughts are, would it be beneficial to “wrap” my arrow shafts for the extra grains? Would the wraps cause problems with them coming off? Do they create issues when shooting through a WB? Should I use the full 6” of wrap or cut them down? Any insight would be great. :???:

BSLugnut

BSLugnut,

Send me a PM, I live in Nokesville and a good friend of mine has a chrono. Maybe we can set up a time to meet and you can see what your bow is doing for you speed wise.