Arrow testing
May 25, 2009 10:22:57 GMT -5
Post by sw on May 25, 2009 10:22:57 GMT -5
:)I understand that we do actually shoot "arrows" from our x-bows, not bolts, so...
I've tested Thunderbolts, Woolverines, and Red Hots, all with 100,125,and 145g field points. I am currently shooting 90 yards as that is the length of my wind protected levy of my pond. Soon I will extend to 100-120 yds as soon as the bulldozer makes new trails thru my severly ice damaged woods.
The results so far , using a Strykeforce and Parker Saf Mag #175, are about equal accuracy(the SF is slightly better) are 2 1/2" gps @ 90 yds with somewhat less than ideal conditions. I think below 2" can be had with both x-bows. The significant problem which makes this a very unpractical hunting distance is the 26" of drop(even with the SF shooting these @ 382'/sec with 145g point) from 90-100 yards. If you could tie up a deer at an exact 90 yards then maybe this would be a practical hunting range. This is 2.6" of drop for each yard. See the problem with long range x-bow hunting? The Parker is over 32" of drop from 90-100 yards. Still it is grouping appx 3" at 90 yards.
IMO, the Red Hot arrow will be very difficult to beat as a X-bow arrow. It is weight forward already, has an extremely strong nock(very impt), has Blazer like vanes, called Fusion vanes and are made by Duravane. They are designed for 100g points as the insert is already 51gs. I will retest with 100g points as most of my testing was with the 125 and 145g points. These are extremely strong arrows. It will control a Spitfire with ease but I do not know how it will do on a fixed broadhead, which I likely won't be using but will try the Parker 100g BH.
For accurate max range testing, I recommend a tremendous amt of range work out to well beyond what you expect to be your max range(I will practice to 120 yds at least). Then after serious range work, take your deer tgt out to the type of area you plan to hunt in, use your broadhead(s), and see what you can do consistently out of what ever you hunt from. This isn't for everyone, but I will likely shoot at least 500-1000 shots a year with my x-bow and at least that many shots with my compound and recurve. Most of these shots will be in field conditions with my deer tgts(maybe the Block Elite with the SF). Deer hunting in my own county is my passion: I don't think everyone should go to this extreme, but I want to optimize my chances of success to the max extent possible.
I've tested Thunderbolts, Woolverines, and Red Hots, all with 100,125,and 145g field points. I am currently shooting 90 yards as that is the length of my wind protected levy of my pond. Soon I will extend to 100-120 yds as soon as the bulldozer makes new trails thru my severly ice damaged woods.
The results so far , using a Strykeforce and Parker Saf Mag #175, are about equal accuracy(the SF is slightly better) are 2 1/2" gps @ 90 yds with somewhat less than ideal conditions. I think below 2" can be had with both x-bows. The significant problem which makes this a very unpractical hunting distance is the 26" of drop(even with the SF shooting these @ 382'/sec with 145g point) from 90-100 yards. If you could tie up a deer at an exact 90 yards then maybe this would be a practical hunting range. This is 2.6" of drop for each yard. See the problem with long range x-bow hunting? The Parker is over 32" of drop from 90-100 yards. Still it is grouping appx 3" at 90 yards.
IMO, the Red Hot arrow will be very difficult to beat as a X-bow arrow. It is weight forward already, has an extremely strong nock(very impt), has Blazer like vanes, called Fusion vanes and are made by Duravane. They are designed for 100g points as the insert is already 51gs. I will retest with 100g points as most of my testing was with the 125 and 145g points. These are extremely strong arrows. It will control a Spitfire with ease but I do not know how it will do on a fixed broadhead, which I likely won't be using but will try the Parker 100g BH.
For accurate max range testing, I recommend a tremendous amt of range work out to well beyond what you expect to be your max range(I will practice to 120 yds at least). Then after serious range work, take your deer tgt out to the type of area you plan to hunt in, use your broadhead(s), and see what you can do consistently out of what ever you hunt from. This isn't for everyone, but I will likely shoot at least 500-1000 shots a year with my x-bow and at least that many shots with my compound and recurve. Most of these shots will be in field conditions with my deer tgts(maybe the Block Elite with the SF). Deer hunting in my own county is my passion: I don't think everyone should go to this extreme, but I want to optimize my chances of success to the max extent possible.
I was working with range marks on my scope - ie sighting-in.