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Old 01-18-2007 | 02:27 PM
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Paul L Mohr
 
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Default RE: Is going from 100 to 125 gr bad for arrow flight?

That is the software that I have and will run your numbers on. You can download a free trial if you like (I think they still do that), and then if you like you can upgrade it for 25 bucks I think. That is what I did.

That is the exact information I needed, thank you for posting it. I will play around either tonight or tomorrow and see what I come with for you. I should have something for you by saturday at the latest, maybe tonight if I can get to it.

There is nothing wrong with shooting longer arrows than are required. As long as you get the spine correct. Other than they will weigh more than they need to, which is what you are going for anyway. Many target shooters shoot longer arrows with heavy point weights so they can have a bigger diameter arrow. They need the longer length and heavier tip to break down the spine. Weight and speed really isn't an issue when shooting at known distances.

That is the nice thing about these programs, as long as you know your draw length you tell the program any arrow length and it will tell you if it will work. Online calculators and charts base your draw length off from the arrow length you use. This would require you to shoot the proper length arrow. Which is one inch past where the arrow contacts your rest. And your rest should be set up so the contact point on the arrow is right above your grip (most forgiving spot). So your correct arrow length is usually 3/4 of inch less than your draw length. Many shoot arrows that are the same length as thier draw length. This usually isn't a problem unless you are REALLY close on being weak on spine.

Same goes for you switching from 100 to 125 grn heads. The difference is pretty mininal and usually will not effect most set ups. Normally if you see a difference it is from the design or profile difference in the blades, not the weight.

However since you switched from one type of arrow to another and are interested in shooting more arrow weight we might as well see what works for your bow and what is available.

Are you looking for anything specific? Like a certain speed you don't want to go under ( I can't garuantee that, I don't know how accurate my program will calculate that for sure), or a certain weight you are looking for, or a certain type of arrow you want to shoot.

My honest opinion is if you want to shoot carbons of moderate weight see if you can get Arrow Dynamic Nitro Stingers. I will let you know what size. I tend to prefere aluminum arrows, but these are the best carbon arrow I have shot with fixed blades period! They are a tapered design which makes them flex different and gives them better FOC. I don't know that I would want them for a target arrow, but they are really nice for a hunting arrow. Thier only downfall in my opinion is they have weak nocks.

By the way the cybertec is one of my favorite hoyt bows. I came VERY close to getting one with a versa cam a few years ago. I was actually going to get one when I got my new bow, but they discontinued them.

Paul
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