JACK Report post Posted August 7, 2014 Well why didn't you say so? now we have all the pieces of the puzzle. Him having an 80 lb draw was the only logical explanation...you should have just assumed that.Im just wondering why he is shooting what he does....maybe hunts africa once in a while? Because I can... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AverageJoe Report post Posted August 7, 2014 Ahhh I see....one of those guys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JACK Report post Posted August 7, 2014 And besides...It's fun! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted August 7, 2014 I wanted to get 80lb limbs but everyone told me that I was stupid. but most people aren't strong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azhunter23 Report post Posted August 8, 2014 Mathews Switchback @ 68lbs (276fps) shooting Goldtips 340s with 100g Thunderhead Edge and Nockturnal nocks. (416g) F.O.C. 12.98% KE 70.38 ft-lbs What is the target for KE? The higher the better? What is exceptable for hunting big game? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HuntHarder Report post Posted August 8, 2014 261 gr VAP 29", 92gr insert, 100gr Wac em'= 453gr total arrow @ 281 FPS = 79 KE FOC- 17% Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted August 8, 2014 I'm not really an archery guy, what the FOC are you all talking about? Could someone educate me on FOC and the other terms in this post? I'd appreciate the lesson, just for the FOC of it. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JACK Report post Posted August 8, 2014 FOC = Forward Of Center...It's the balance point of your arrow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buffhunter Report post Posted August 8, 2014 not to shift direction of this thread,but you guys shooting the heavy weights should run your set-up thru a kinetic energy chart. Heavier is not always better. There is a spot between toothpick and lincoln logs that is the best for each individual set-up. Chrono your arrow and use this...http://www.goldtip.com/calculators.aspx There is also a FOC chart below it. While that is somewhat true..... momentum is better then kinetic imo. Shoot through a chronograph at 60-80 -yards and see how much energy you have lost with the lighter arrow compared to the heavier one.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buffhunter Report post Posted August 8, 2014 I wanted to get 80lb limbs but everyone told me that I was stupid. but most people aren't strong. Lol I always shot 80-100#s for years....... and recently went to a 70# bow and my shooting has gone down hill a tad..... I think the more holding weight helps me aim better..... I think im going to go back up to 80+ myself.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TOBY Report post Posted August 8, 2014 . Shoot through a chronograph at 60-80 -yards and see how much energy you have lost with the lighter arrow. That would be a very tough shot to make(besides me shooting like sh!t) the downward drop of the arrow would be hard to thread thru a chrono. Would be interesting to compare at point of impact instead of right in front you. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norteno Report post Posted August 12, 2014 Although my real goal is Elk, I'm going to make it out for archery deer in 10 days! After seeing my arrow drop at 70 yds with the 125gr head I decided to stick to the 100gr heads. I was shooting lights-out this morning out to 80 with my 100gr heads and my 7.9% FOC. Its going to be broadheads for me for the next 10 days. I'm using Wac'ems, so not too worried about differences in flight. We'll see how it goes 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ross Outdoors Report post Posted August 13, 2014 Good Luck!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
