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Author Topic: Elk Hunt '08 . . Arrows complete  (Read 351 times)

Offline wingnut

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Elk Hunt '08 . . Arrows complete
« on: August 28, 2008, 08:59:00 AM »
Jason and I are in the finishing process of our bows for this years elk hunt.  I know it's only 3 weeks away but thats the way it is for a bowyer.  You always build yours last.

We got them shooting yesterday and quickly settled for our arrows.  Set up Vapors cut at 30", 4 1/2" P&Y cut feathers, 125 gr WW BH, 100 gr adapters and 60 gr brass inserts.  Did the calculation and it looks like 550 gr arrow, 23.77 FOC.  They fly like a dart!!

We will be shooting some every day now and making a trip to the range to shoot the elk target.

Thanks for the help here with the carbon setup.

Mike
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Re: Elk Hunt '08 . . Arrows complete
« Reply #1 on: August 28, 2008, 09:16:00 AM »
Sounds like some good elk mojo!  Your bows, I would guess, are pulling about 55-60 #s?  

Mike
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Re: Elk Hunt '08 . . Arrows complete
« Reply #2 on: August 28, 2008, 09:50:00 AM »
Actually we are shooting the new curves and are pulling right at 50#.  They shoot like 60#s though.  They put out a lot more punch then an all natural bow that is 10# heavier.

Mike
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Re: Elk Hunt '08 . . Arrows complete
« Reply #3 on: August 28, 2008, 05:22:00 PM »
Just came in from shooting 50 grouse shots (golfballs in the yard) with the flu flu's.  If the grouse cooperate . .well we hit the golf balls pretty often and were very close on the other shots.

Dang that curve is fast. . hard for me to hold low enough.

Mike
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Re: Elk Hunt '08 . . Arrows complete
« Reply #4 on: August 28, 2008, 05:42:00 PM »
:thumbsup:  
yeah, them 'curves are sweet....

Good luck on your hunt...we'll be waiting to hear the stories...
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Re: Elk Hunt '08 . . Arrows complete
« Reply #5 on: August 28, 2008, 08:14:00 PM »
SWEEEEET??? YES,,,they are! VERY !!
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