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Field Point types & Accuracy?

Discussion in 'Tech Talk' started by Matt Long, Oct 11, 2011.

  1. Matt Long

    Matt Long Weekend Warrior

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    There are SO many diffent styles of field points on the marketet. Which ones fly with the least drag? There are like 123896276769 diffent shapes and im confused! :confused:
     

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    I shoot the 2nd from the top. Always seem to shoot fine to me!
     
  3. KodiakArcher

    KodiakArcher Die Hard Bowhunter

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    It just doesn't matter. Some claim not to tear targets up as bad as others, I haven't seen it. As long as it makes a smooth transition to the shaft (no sharp step), you're fine.
     
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    ok thanks. i shoot the first one on top. just didnt know if diffent styles fly better than others
     
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    I shoot the second from the top, but I have shot the top ones as well. I couldn't tell any difference in them
     
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    OHbowhntr Die Hard Bowhunter

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    More important to find them the right weight than style in my experience. Shoot 2 arrows with 125's and 3 with 100's and groups can bet a little funky, make 'em all 125's or all 100's and it'll tighten the groups up in a hurry, irregardless of the STYLE of the tip. There's so little drag factor on a standard fieldtip that drag really never even entered into my mind because the difference between one style and another couldn't be enough that any of us would ever notice it as long as the weight was the same.
     
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    If you shoot into bag or web type targets, avoid FPs that are bigger in diameter than your shaft. Trust me on that one. :)
     
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    Don't split hairs!:busted:
     

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