OnTarget2 Questions

[Buck_Slayer]

It shows that at my current setup. (Gold Tip 7595s and a 100g tip at 28.5") That my velocity will be 292.1, is that fps? How accurate do you think that is? and for a FOC it is at 10.08%.
Is that alright, I read on the page here that it should fall within that range..but somebody the other day had said something about getting it around 20%??

[Straightarrow]

ORIGINAL: Buck_Slayer

It shows that at my current setup. (Gold Tip 7595s and a 100g tip at 28.5") That my velocity will be 292.1, is that fps? How accurate do you think that is?

Yes, Feet Per Second. Accuracy depends a lot on the accuracy of the bow's specs. Is the IBO estimate accurate? Is the draw length the exact length stated by the manufacturer? Is the arrrow weight exactly what the mfgr says? I find that most bow and arrow specs are exaggerated towards making it look like a fast bow, since most people seem to think that's important for some reason. Chances are, your actual speed is less. Don't worry about it. It doesn't matter.

and for a FOC it is at 10.08%. Is that alright, I read on the page here that it should fall within that range..but somebody the other day had said something about getting it around 20%??

The range you commonly see quoted is what I believe to be "old school". Since Ashby's studies on higher FOCs have been made public, I have extensively tested extreme FOC arrows and there is no downside to them that I can find. The upside is huge. Higher is better. Can you kill a deer with one at 10%? Yes, but in my opinion, it will be easier to hit the right spot and get the best penetration if you choose to go higher.

[MDBUCKHUNTER]

You are alright at 10.08%. I probably wouldn't go any lower than that.

My high range is 15%. After that, the arrow gets too heavy, the bow looses too much speed, your drop at 40/50yds is considerable.

[davepjr71]

To set-up Ontarget2 properly you have to weigh one of your arrows and also get it chronographed. Then, adjust your IBOto correct the velocity.The factory tests the IBO with thestring naked.You have to treat your IBO as if you have a bunch of things on the string/cables. Which you do.

My arrow weighed exactly what the program said it does.

To give you a ballpark for that arrow. I use 125 gr tips with a 28.25" arrow. I have a '07 Bowtech Allegiance and at 72 lbs w/ a 30" DL I chrono'd 293 fps.

[FowlBuck]

Could someone figure this one out for me 2007 Bow Tech Guardian 68lbs. 28.5 draw 376gr arrow including tip. Thanks I am thinking maybe 280-282 Thanks Guy's