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    Old 02-28-2005 | 05:01 AM
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    Default TOO FAST FOR EXPANDABLES!!!!!
    Thats my question. My bow shoots over 300fps and I have never had a bow til now shoot over 275 or so. Was just needing some advice on mechanicals and this speed. Any you have tried and had good experiences with or bad alike. I'm worried about premature opening. ANY THOUGHTS?
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    Old 02-28-2005 | 11:52 AM
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    NAP Spitfires!!! You will be happy with these. Hit 16 deer recovered 16 deer with these!
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    Old 02-28-2005 | 11:57 AM
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    NAP Spitfires!!! You will be happy with these. Hit 16 deer recovered 16 deer with these!
    It's nice to hear that. I switched to mechanicals at the end of the 04 season. Have been wondering about them and how they'll do. They fly and hit just like my field points. I can't wait to hunt with them.
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    Old 02-28-2005 | 12:07 PM
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    Shouldnt have a problem with steal heads either.
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    Old 02-28-2005 | 02:08 PM
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    Dont remember the model I shoot, but I just put two rubber bands around them instead of one and havnt had any problems.
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    Old 02-28-2005 | 03:06 PM
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    If your bow is shooting 300fps, i dont think you have a heavy enough arrow then. I may be wrong though.
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    Old 02-28-2005 | 03:13 PM
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    If your bow is shooting 300fps, i dont think you have a heavy enough arrow then. I may be wrong though.
    He shoots a BowTech Allegiance. Nuff said
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    Old 02-28-2005 | 03:14 PM
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    Not heavy enough. Your shooting animals, not targets.
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    Old 02-28-2005 | 03:21 PM
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    Not heavy enough. Your shooting animals, not targets.
    Mine will push a 401 grain arrow at 303 fps @ 29 inches and 70 pounds.

    That is more than enough arrow weight.
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    Old 02-28-2005 | 04:02 PM
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    Yea buckeye...at 83 ft-lbs. of KE I think you'll be just fine.
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