Range Report
02-03-2005, 02:10 PM
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Range Report
Well, I decided to blow off work today and go to the range to see how these new carbon arrows shoot.
All in all I like the carbon arrows and my bow seems to like them too (still quiet)
I'm not a speed freak but I don't want too much arrow drop either. I think this set up is just fine for hunting 40yds and in. What to you all think?
Here are my results
Bow:
Browning Boss Tracker
Draw weight (actual) 69.5lbs
Draw length (actual) 32 3/4in
A to A 42in
Brace height 8in
Two tie on nocks (one above and one below)
String loop tied outside of nocks
Cat wiskers
Shurz-A-Peep
Arrow:
Carbon Express
Weight (actual with 100grn thunderhead) 553.2grn
Length (insert to nock grove) 33in
Overall length (with broadhead) 35in
Speed:
258 fps
Energy:
82 ft-lbs
BigJ
All in all I like the carbon arrows and my bow seems to like them too (still quiet)
I'm not a speed freak but I don't want too much arrow drop either. I think this set up is just fine for hunting 40yds and in. What to you all think?
Here are my results
Bow:
Browning Boss Tracker
Draw weight (actual) 69.5lbs
Draw length (actual) 32 3/4in
A to A 42in
Brace height 8in
Two tie on nocks (one above and one below)
String loop tied outside of nocks
Cat wiskers
Shurz-A-Peep
Arrow:
Carbon Express
Weight (actual with 100grn thunderhead) 553.2grn
Length (insert to nock grove) 33in
Overall length (with broadhead) 35in
Speed:
258 fps
Energy:
82 ft-lbs
BigJ
02-03-2005, 02:21 PM
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RE: Range Report
Forgot to add,
I was shooting very consistant 2-3in groups 20yds (6 arrows) once sighted in. For me......Thats just fine
At that range if I can keep them in the center bullseye I feel it is fine for hunting. Likewise if I can keep them in a pie plate size at 40yds
For me, they don't all have to be touching....at least I don't have to worry too much about damaging my fletchings!
BigJ
I was shooting very consistant 2-3in groups 20yds (6 arrows) once sighted in. For me......Thats just fine
At that range if I can keep them in the center bullseye I feel it is fine for hunting. Likewise if I can keep them in a pie plate size at 40yds For me, they don't all have to be touching....at least I don't have to worry too much about damaging my fletchings!
BigJ
02-03-2005, 10:04 PM
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RE: Range Report
Thanks,
This is the first time I have shot carbon arrows and I was impressed. They are on the heavy side 553grn (for carbons) but I was really shocked at the speed those heavy arrows were going. I did not average the chrono but I only had one arrow go slower all others were in the 258-262fps range. The lowest was 253fps and the highest 264fps And that was through a Wisker Biscuit rest too boot!
Not bad for an old p.o.s. Browning huh?
BigJ
This is the first time I have shot carbon arrows and I was impressed. They are on the heavy side 553grn (for carbons) but I was really shocked at the speed those heavy arrows were going. I did not average the chrono but I only had one arrow go slower all others were in the 258-262fps range. The lowest was 253fps and the highest 264fps And that was through a Wisker Biscuit rest too boot!
Not bad for an old p.o.s. Browning huh?
BigJ
