I recently built a Black Black Bear Warf and now I am trying to fine tune some FOC arrows for the bow.
Setup:
- Black Bear Warf with "JSPEN" plates (they have additional angle for preload)
- TradTech BlackMax Carbon 45# Short Limbs pulling 46# @ 28" and 41# @ my 26" draw
- D97 String (SBD String on the way!)
I have been shooting 31" Heritage Carbon Express Arrows with 125 grain points. The arrows weighs 460 grains and shoots well, but a bit soft. If I put 100 grain points on it does much better.
I was wanting to get into shooting FOC for for the hunting season and Gold Tips are less expensive so I decided to try that option.
I started with a 5575 at 29.5" and a 200 grain point...it was very stiff so I kept going longer. After piddling with it for a bit at the local shop, I now have a 5575 bare shaft tuning kit, with 1/2 length increments, and settled on a full length 5575 with 175 grain point, it is pretty spot on and offers a 17.7% FOC according to my calculations. Without fletchings, they weigh in at around 450 grains.
I am wondering what advantages or disadvantages there are using such long arrows with my 26-26.5" draw? Also, in hindsight, I probably should have started with 3555s...I do plan on getting some 50-55# limbs in a bit so I can always cut them down later for that purpose.