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Author Topic: Shooting same arrows?  (Read 1132 times)

Offline bolo7735

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Shooting same arrows?
« on: September 22, 2011, 09:05:00 AM »
Do you guys shoot your hunting arrows for everything? Or do you have separate arrows for target and 3D? If so do you guys go lighter on the arrow?

Offline hvyhitter

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Re: Shooting same arrows?
« Reply #1 on: September 22, 2011, 09:20:00 AM »
When I find the right setup for a bow I make up 4 to 6 broadhead arrows and shoot them a few times to make sure they are flying true. Then they get resharpened and are used for hunting only. Why blow a hard earned hunting shot with an arrow that might not be 100%.
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Re: Shooting same arrows?
« Reply #2 on: September 22, 2011, 09:27:00 AM »
Same arrows for everything, just change heads.
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Re: Shooting same arrows?
« Reply #3 on: September 22, 2011, 10:13:00 AM »
When I get a group of same spined and closely matched weighted shafts put together then I pick the straightest and best shafts and make them hunting arrows- the others are made up and used for judos or target practice.
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Re: Shooting same arrows?
« Reply #4 on: September 22, 2011, 11:24:00 AM »
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Originally posted by Don Stokes:
Same arrows for everything, just change heads.
Ditto for me too. I'll take a few practice shots, after I replaced the field points with broadheads and if the broadhead tipped arrows hit where the field point arrows hit, I then re-sharpen the broadheads and I'm good to go.
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Offline cbCrow

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Re: Shooting same arrows?
« Reply #5 on: September 22, 2011, 11:32:00 AM »
I shoot the same arrows at everything you mentioned.

Offline macksdad

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Re: Shooting same arrows?
« Reply #6 on: September 22, 2011, 11:48:00 AM »
I use the exact same arrows for hunting as target shooting. Once I find a setup that works I practice and hunt with them.
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Offline Bjorn

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Re: Shooting same arrows?
« Reply #7 on: September 22, 2011, 12:48:00 PM »
Same spec woodies for everything.

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Re: Shooting same arrows?
« Reply #8 on: September 22, 2011, 12:59:00 PM »
I use the same arrows for everything.
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Re: Shooting same arrows?
« Reply #9 on: September 22, 2011, 01:05:00 PM »
Same here.  Once I find what works, I make a bunch and shoot them all.  Only shooting broadheads right now since our season opens this weekend.  :bigsmyl:

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Re: Shooting same arrows?
« Reply #10 on: September 22, 2011, 01:20:00 PM »
I shoot the same wooden arrows for 3-D or spots as I use for hunting (sans the BH) since I no longer care to compete at these events I see no reason to change my hunting setup to improve my chances of winning a belt buckle that I won't wear anyway..
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Offline bolo7735

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Re: Shooting same arrows?
« Reply #11 on: September 22, 2011, 01:21:00 PM »
Do anyone shoot Easton Full Metal Jackets? That is what i am currently using. I figure it would be too heavy for 3D.

Offline Shawn Leonard

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Re: Shooting same arrows?
« Reply #12 on: September 22, 2011, 03:56:00 PM »
I shoot the same arrows for everything, may have few buggared feathers but as long as they are flying well, I am good! I also shoot the same broadheads for practice and than just sharpen and hunt. Shawn
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Re: Shooting same arrows?
« Reply #13 on: September 22, 2011, 09:42:00 PM »
When I get an arrow to shoot good I buy a doz and take 5 or 6 that spin true.

 I will shoot a BH out of them to make sure every thing is fine and put them away for hunting, the rest I use for practice and 3d.

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Re: Shooting same arrows?
« Reply #14 on: September 22, 2011, 09:46:00 PM »
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Originally posted by JamesKerr:
I use the same arrows for everything.
X2 except my hunting arrows have pink wraps and pink feathers and broadheads on them. Everything else is exactly the same.

I like my setup because the arrows I use for stumping and 3D shoot the same as what I hunt with so I am familiar with their trajectory.
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Offline Jake Diebolt

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Re: Shooting same arrows?
« Reply #15 on: September 22, 2011, 10:05:00 PM »
I use a set of arrows with the same specs, no matter what. Changing between arrows would change trajectory, flight, etc. would negate any benefits of different arrows for me, anyway.

Offline Brook Trout

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Re: Shooting same arrows?
« Reply #16 on: September 22, 2011, 11:29:00 PM »
I also use the same arrows for target and stump sooting as I use for hunting.

Offline Brook Trout

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Re: Shooting same arrows?
« Reply #17 on: September 22, 2011, 11:30:00 PM »
I also use the same arrows for target and stump sooting as I use for hunting.

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