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Thinking of High FOC Next Year; Thoughts?

Discussion in 'Tech Talk' started by Backcountry, Aug 20, 2011.

  1. Backcountry

    Backcountry Grizzled Veteran

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    I am thinking of building an arrow with a higher FOC than my current set up.

    Bow Set-Up:
    PSE BowMadness MC
    70#@ 27.5"

    Current Arrow:
    CX Mayhem Hunter w/100 head
    Standard Inserts, GT nocks, Fusion 2.1" Vanes
    Weight= 416 grains @ 10%

    New Arrow:
    GoldTip XT Hunter 75/95 w/ 125 grain head
    20 grn. Insert weight, Standard nocks, Fusion 2.1" Vanes
    Weight= 430 grains @ 14.6%

    So my question I pose is this. How much difference am I really going to see, if any?
     
    Backcountry, Aug 20, 2011
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  3. brucelanthier

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    I think you'll see the difference mostly in tunability and penetration. Not much total weight change so speed probably won't change much. That's a higher FOC than your current but I wouldn't necessarily call it a high FOC.
     
    brucelanthier, Aug 20, 2011
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  4. Germ

    Germ Legendary Woodsman

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    Agree 100% I use 100 grain brass inserts to increase my FOC.
     
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  5. Hoosier Daddy

    Hoosier Daddy Weekend Warrior

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    I'm running 15.8% foc , it lays them right in there nice
     
    Hoosier Daddy, Aug 20, 2011
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    headstrong Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I have mine around 10%. Seem to be hitting the target really well.
     
    headstrong, Aug 24, 2011
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    what is FOC and how do you calculate it?
     
    10ptdreamer, Aug 25, 2011
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    brucelanthier, Aug 25, 2011
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