Dave, when it comes right down to it, your test and all other backyard tests shooting arrows at foam blocks are worth about as much as a popcorn fart in a hurricane. There is no comparison with that and the work Ashby has done, on the world's largest, toughest game on two continents.It's too bad his datadon't fit well with the mythology you've come to believe.

You talk about your personal experiences. Maybe you haven't had any problems YET. By the same token, I never believed arrow diameter was worth mentioning in penetration because I've always hunted with big old fat arrows and never had a problem with penetration. I always liked shooting arrows with a healthy FOC too, but never once thought about whether they penetrated better or not. Now I know, because Ashby has done the work.

Point is, just because you or I or a thousand others like ushaven't had problems doesn't mean a hundred thousand other won't have problems using the stuff we do.