tfox you, Ashby and a couple others is exactly why I shoot a higher FOC, heavier arrow with a much higher momentum...ah momentum the key word I like now above speed and KE! :D
I'm right at 20%. 19.6% if memory serves me. If I would remove the factory wraps from my arrows, I could be even higher.
Longer arrows would decrease it. Brass inserts in the front. Heavy broadheads and you can also use feathers. The key is using relatively light(correctly spined) shafts to begin with.
I was given 10 XX75's and I think they are 2317's??? They have no fletching. I shoot a Matthews at 70 pounds? Are these to light? What broadhead size should be used? Can I add NAP quick fetch to them? Or am I wasting my time?
It actually looks like 2317s are going to be my best option. That is actually good as it gives a little wiggle space for more FOC
I am going to need to step out in the garage to see if those are the correct numbers, but that is great news. I think I can get several close shots at does and coyote this season and I was wanting to try the aluminum arrows. I have them, they are straight and free, so why not? If I add the NAP quick fletching to them, what grain should I go with in a broadhead? 100 or 125? I was thinking Muzzy or NAP Thunderheads?
I know this. I am not wealthy and I am a teacher. Don't want to spend much on my hunting gear. On top of that, my wife and I are adopting a young boy. So keeping these ten free aluminum arrows and using them as long as they last. So, XX75 2213 with super lite....what are they good for, what fletching, what size broadheads, what type of broadheads?
Personally, if shooting aluminum, I'm shooting feathers. They will give you some FOC and nothing beats feathers for stabilization.
No offense but I'd definitely take carbons over Superlites... I also wouldn't hesitate to fling em at coyotes with some cheap broadheads if they aren't underspined for your bow. What is your draw length and bow weight?
Feathers definitely help. I mentioned last year that I had problems with QuikFletch Quik Spins hanging up instead of passing through cleanly. No one else seemed to have that issue but I never had that problem with feathers. A hung up arrow is likely going to be a broken arrow... no matter what it is made of.
According to the chart I have a 2213 is about a .460 spine and weighs only 9.8gpi. Depending on your set up you could be under spined, but I don't know what you are shooting. I wouldn't hesitate to shoot a super lite for a second! I shoot a 2413 and 2315 from my bow and I love the flight I get from both. The 2413 is the platinum plus xx75 super lite. I have them fletched with a quickspin 2" 3 vane combo for shooting 3d. I hunt with the 2315's. I am so glad I went back to aluminum. They are so much cheaper if you can be patient and look around for them. I just bought 9 more brand new xx78's for $30 shipped to my door. Oh and by the way I am an underpaid teacher too. I love finding a bargain! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
This is one of the reasons I recommend feathers for low energy setups. Feathers will not hang up like blazers or the like. Feathers also do a much better job stabilizing which is much more crucial at lower speeds.
