Thanks for the tip... I think I may try a heavier point. I'm shooting 100 gr now and since I put the D97 string on there, it seems like my groups have opened up a bit.

Not sure if that has more to do with the shoot-in period on the string or if it's the spine is too stiff or a combination of the two. I'll just have to grab a couple of different weights and see where it gets me.

D10 didn't stay around long--little difference in it and Dynaflight '97. Force 10 x-bow material is basically the same thing as D-10.

I like Dynaflight '97, have used it for years, but it's loosing ground to materials like 8190 and 452X and Trophy.

I'm curious to know what the next big thing in string materials will be--they have gotten so good I can't see any room for any kind of major improvements.

Quick update on this... got around to testing some 125 grain points and bought them for all my arrows immediately.

20 yard groups are around 4"-5" consistently and I haven't been shooting much lately.

I'll attribute some of it to my form improving, but the random fliers are almost non-existent. I really think the extra 25 grains on the tip helped immensely.

Excellent! It all works together.

Hey, thanks for checking in... I've got another question.

What's the difference between this style field tip:




And this one:





Currently I'm using the former... but wanted to know if there are any noticeable differences between the two as it relates to arrow flight.

No difference in arrow flight. The big difference is in target wear. The Saunders point costs a little more, but won't wear out the target as fast.

Ah... gotcha.

Well, since my target cost me a whopping 10 bucks, I'll keep the ones I've got on there and buy the Saunders the next time around.

Yeah, not a "burning issue" requiring immediate attention, but those Saunder's points are also about the best you'll do for competition. When you're out shooting 3D you'll run across old targets that have been repaired over and over. Depending on how they were repaired they can become VERY hard. The Saunder's points stick better with fewer bounce outs and glance offs.

Good point, thanks for the input.

I haven't been shooting any 3D yet, but will be soon. The range I belong to has a walkabout 3D range that goes on a nice trail through the woods and by the river... looking forward to that, but want to get to a point where I'm not worried about losing a bunch of arrows.

I can hit the bull consistently at 30 yards now with decent grouping, but have a feeling the 3D aspect might be a little more challenging. Although, it might not be.

Yes I have ran 12 strands of D-97 and 26 thousands braided serving for years on all my Bows. I also pad the loops on my flemish strings with four strands of Dacron to strengthen and also make the loop diameter larger.
A good D-97 string will usually increase performance and gain about 6-10 FPS. You can also weaken a shaft by raising the brace height.