Thread: Any Archers out there??

Thanks for the details SVMAD. It does make sense, so to increase FOC, simply increase frieldpoint/BH grain weight correct? I know eventually a dramatic increase in fieldpoint/BH weight will cause a curvature in the arrow's flight path and one has to aim a few inches higher to compensate for the downward trajectory.

My cousin in N E PA sent this photo he took from his tree stand Saturday. 5 Black Bears.

Ahh I missed the delivery guy by not even a minute today.

The truck was pulling away as I turned down my street.

It's ok first thing in the morning I'll go pick up my new limbs and sight!

Originally Posted by animalwithin

Thanks for the details SVMAD. It does make sense, so to increase FOC, simply increase frieldpoint/BH grain weight correct? I know eventually a dramatic increase in fieldpoint/BH weight will cause a curvature in the arrow's flight path and one has to aim a few inches higher to compensate for the downward trajectory.

Correct. The best way to increase FOC is make the BH/FP heavier. You can (if you had plastic vanes on) switch from plastic to feathers (since feathers ar far lighter than plastic), so you lessen the weight at the back.

Increased FOC also aids in penetration when hunting.

Just be mindful that if you increase your BH/FP weight, you have to take into account the static (and especially) the dynamic spine of the arrow. Doesnt help much if you increase your BH weight, and the moment you release the string, the arrow breaks up. Remeber that this is because the string is pushing the back of the arrow, while the point is still inert. That means the initial force has to go somewhere, and this is usually sideways. If your arrow spine is not strong enough, you will sit with arrow splinters in your hand.

throw your specs of bow pounds, draw lenght etc on here, so we can help you make a good decision.

Went early this morning to the post office to pick up my new toys. Spent some time setting up limb alignment and did a rough brace and tiller adjustment.

Now if only I could shoot this bad boy so I could set up the sight.

I am every happy with the new items. The limbs are very smooth when drawn.

Limbs are Hoyt F7 limbs rated 34 pounds. I wound the bolts out so they are closer to around 30 now so I can get used to the extra weight.

Sight is a sure loc quest-x

Here are some crappy cell phone pics lol.

Very nice basil!!! I'm curious does it shoot a little heavier than its rated? I've heard of a few people saying Hoyts tend to shoot a little heavier than their actual rated poundage.

SVMAD, I'm shooting a 60lb. recurve with a 28" draw length. Was thinking of 5" feathers, 29" aluminum easton shafts, and a 125 gr field point. For now I"m strictly target shooting.

Originally Posted by animalwithin

Very nice basil!!! I'm curious does it shoot a little heavier than its rated? I've heard of a few people saying Hoyts tend to shoot a little heavier than their actual rated poundage.

SVMAD, I'm shooting a 60lb. recurve with a 28" draw length. Was thinking of 5" feathers, 29" aluminum easton shafts, and a 125 gr field point. For now I"m strictly target shooting.

Awesome Basil, cant go wrong with Hoyt. I just a 60lb recurve to strengthen my back muscles, would pull it to full draw and hold it there for a minute and let down. Best workout, so that when I shot my 94pound Hoyt compound, I could hold and let down quite easily.

animalwithin, I think your setup would be good. however, if you are target shooting, why such heavy poundage on a recurve?

Originally Posted by animalwithin

Very nice basil!!! I'm curious does it shoot a little heavier than its rated? I've heard of a few people saying Hoyts tend to shoot a little heavier than their actual rated poundage.

I don't have a scale to check the poundage. I have the Limb bolts all the way out so it should be lighter than what they are actually rated at. That being said I can feel quite the difference between my old limbs and these, I would guess somewhere around #30. If i wound the bolts down i wouldn't be surprised if the poundage was near #38-40

I definitely want to get into hunting later on. I have a 40# old recurve as well, I just wanted something with more oomph, and since my new one is a takedown, its much easier to transport.

I think more people need to take pics of their set ups lol.

Spent some time last night playing with the new rig. Was shooting only about 10 ft but it was still good for doing some more adjustments.

Very smooth limbs and fast too. Launch arrows with authority! I will have to change my arrows i think because i am a bit under spine it seems. I will play around with arrow length and plunger and that should get it to work for now.