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bucksakemmer
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Heavy arrows
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February 19, 2013, 06:31:00 PM »
Im in the process of building some heavy arrows to take to Africa. This is what Im looking at. I like small diameter carbons so the Axis, Full metal jackets and the Goldtip Kinetics.
The FMJ with 300 grains up front seems to be winning. Has anyone used this shaft and what are your thougths.
Full length
footed 2 inchs
Gold tip outserts
225 grain Tuff Heads
Titanium adapters
total weight around 600 grains (300 up front)
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frassettor
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Re: Heavy arrows
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February 19, 2013, 06:34:00 PM »
Lot of info if you do a search, a lot of people like them
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sneakybow
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Re: Heavy arrows
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February 19, 2013, 06:36:00 PM »
Depends on what you are going to be using that on in Africa. For Cape Buffalo 600 grains seems to be way too light. You might want to post this question over in the Dangerous Game forum, you'll get more responses over there. Don't forget about the Victory VAP 250's with a 110gr stainless steel adapter you can build them up pretty heavy especially if you weight the shaft down with nylon cord, weedeater string or something similiar.
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FerretWYO
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Re: Heavy arrows
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February 19, 2013, 07:07:00 PM »
The FMJ is a great arrow if that set up flys well for you use it. I shoot a very similar setup.
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Pete W
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Re: Heavy arrows
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February 19, 2013, 07:23:00 PM »
Heavy Hunter Byron Ferguson shafts from Bear Paw are very heavy. Kustom King has them .They have 50 gr or 100 grain long inserts as well for them.
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Re: Heavy arrows
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February 19, 2013, 08:49:00 PM »
Alaska Bowhuntings Momentum arrows will go a lot heaveier
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Benjy
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Re: Heavy arrows
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February 19, 2013, 09:01:00 PM »
I'm shooting the carbon express pile drivers. The 450's are 13.1 grains per inch.
31" Carbon Express "Pile Driver" arrows size 450
100 grain brass insert
190 grain Grizzly head
Total arrow weight 740 grains
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February 19, 2013, 09:04:00 PM »
What is the draw length and weight of your bow?
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JamesKerr
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Re: Heavy arrows
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February 19, 2013, 10:32:00 PM »
If you are totally sold on the skinny shafts you might try a bit more point weight and move up to the next heavier spine shafts. My number on pick for carbon arrows is without a doubt the Arrow Dynamics trad series shafts. They are tapered for easy tuning and awesome flight and plenty heavy. Mine weigh in at 652 grains cut to 30" with a 100 grain insert and 175 grain points.
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Pete W
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Re: Heavy arrows
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February 20, 2013, 02:35:00 AM »
Here are the Byron Ferguson Heavy Hunter Bearpaw shaft weights.
320: 32 1/2": 15.3 gpi: +/- .006
400: 32 1/2": 13.5 gpi: +/- .006
500: 32 1/2": 13.1 gpi: +/- .006
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WESTBROOK
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Re: Heavy arrows
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February 20, 2013, 10:19:00 AM »
Big Jim has a REAL good price on the Heavy Hunters right now if your so inclined.
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Shane C
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Re: Heavy arrows
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February 21, 2013, 12:26:00 AM »
I am shooting a beman mfx classic
340 spine full length 11.2gpi
75gr insert
200gr head
I've got a seven inch wrap w/ 3 5" arrows
Total weight 670gr
Also check out the Easton fmj dangerous game arrows. That'll increase your arrow weight a TON!
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February 21, 2013, 03:45:00 PM »
FMJ Dangerous Game
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Dan Bonner
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February 21, 2013, 07:08:00 PM »
That will make a great arrow. I shot them for years and killed a bunch of deer and some big hogs. I used 400s and 300 grain heads. They came out to about 620 grains. I switched over to beman mfx woodgrain shafts cus I like the wood look. Shooting 400s with a 50 grain insert and 300 grain head. In a home made 55# recurve and haven't had a critter stop one yet. Only shot deer and pigs though.
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