Let start by say my normal setup has been working fine. A Beman Bowhunter 300 cut to 31.25" with 250gr up front. The FOC is 20% and they bareshaft like a dream. I just thought I'd like to try for alittle more FOC.
Well, to cut to the chase I started out by cutting the bare shaft to 30.5". That's only 3/4", what could that hurt?
Daaaaaa,,,, one of my cardinal rules is to never cut over a 1/2" at one time......
Anyway, after switching to a 315gr point and taking few shots the shaft was showing way too stiff.
Now I pull out the GT brass 20gr weights. Add two and try again. Not,,,, still too stiff. I keep adding weights and shooting until the shaft shoots clean.
OK,,Now lets see what I have. 315gr point, 21gr insert, 12 ea. 20gr weights, shaft and nock. After fletching with 4" fletching it shoots great. My FOC is really great, 30.3%.
Only problem,,, the silly thing tipps the scales at 888grs.
Guess I have a start if I ever want to go after cape or asian buffalo..... :-) :-) :-)
Troy
(the big dummy that needs to think before cutting)