Well, I've been needing to build a new set of arrows, so I decided to try to go with a heavier, higher FOC arrow because I plan to start hunting soon.
I ordered some test shafts from Sherwood, and was able to get a 74# shaft tuned to a 300gr. point. With a 20" taper to 1/4", 2"x4 fletching, but not finished or crested, these were my specs.
710gr (converted from grams)
19.111% FOC
That barely breaks into EFOC teritory, but I'm satisfied with it.
Downsides:
Really high gr/lb with my 47# bow
Shoots noticeably lower and slower. I can get used to it, but it's really gonna mess with my 3D shoots...
My 1/4" taper jig didn't work all that well, broke shafts... So I'll probably just get regular 5/16 pre tapered shafts.
What do you guys think? Should I go with it? Or should I tune up some 225gr points and not worry so much about hitting EFOC?
I don't plan on going carbon, so we can just leave that out of the conversation.
What is the highest FOC wood shaft you've seen?