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Author Topic: Bucking the Wind  (Read 829 times)

Offline Foam Steak

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Bucking the Wind
« on: January 05, 2007, 11:53:00 AM »
Have any of you guys experimented with different hunting arrow configurations in order to try to make them less effected by wind?  I am going to Canada Caribou hunting this year and was thinking I would like to be shooting some arrows optimized for windy conditions.

My current thoughts are to use Thin carbons with smaller 2 blade broadheads or maybe even something like a muzzy head and the smallest feathers I can get away with.  I am wondering if I should go with a higher FOC or try to keep the arrow more balanced.

Again, any help would be appreciated!  What are your personal experiences with arrows in windy conditions?  

Thanks

Offline Old Ways

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Re: Bucking the Wind
« Reply #1 on: January 05, 2007, 12:10:00 PM »
I'm a big fan of the 2 blade heads. I like to mount them horizontal so that they do not get pushed by a side gust before the arrow can start to spin. Has worked well in target shooting and hunting situations. My arrows are just 5" helical fletched cedars.
"You dishonor an animal if you take it's spirit without knowing  and respecting the way it lived."

Offline Foam Steak

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Re: Bucking the Wind
« Reply #2 on: January 06, 2007, 11:08:00 PM »
Thanks Old Ways,

I never thought of mounting the head sideways.  Good idea.

Anyone else thought about this?  Or tried to make some windproof arrows?

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