correct arrow and weight
10-28-2002, 05:46 PM
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correct arrow and weight
I am very new to this and need some help. I am shooting a PSE Beast at 27" draw and about 52# the shop that I bought the bow from sold me 6 Easton excel 500 7.7 carbon arrows and told me to use 125 grain tips. These seem to do fine and my grouping is so tight I have hit and damaged other arrows at 18 yrds. But the problem starts after this, if I add only 5 yards to this I have to use the lower pin which is about a 1/4 in. lower. To add to this 125 gr. broadheads will not fly at all. According to a friend that has an Easton chart, he tells me I should have an arrow and tip that has a lot lower total weight. If someone can help it is greatly appreciated.
THANK YOU in advance,
MIKE
THANK YOU in advance,
MIKE
10-29-2002, 06:14 AM
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RE: correct arrow and weight
mraynor1, I checked Jackson's site.
Evolution 500: 27", 408 gr, 12.5% FOC
Redline 520: 27", 352 gr, 11.3% FOC
PSE Extreme 100: 27", 315 gr, 11.1% FOC
PSE Extreme 200: 27", 330 gr, 10.7 FOC
All figured with 100 gr tip. I'd say you'll still be OK with a 125 gr. That would add weight and FOC (front ofcenter [balance]).
Of these, I'd pick the Redline. The PSE 100 is pretty light for hunting, IMO. The 200 may be too stiff, but still shoot OK.
I don't know the speed of your bow, but you would benefit from a lighter arrow, IMO. Your problem when moving back may be one or two things. Form or bow tune, or both. It's not unusual to need to use the lower pin when moving back 5 yds, especially with low draw weight and heavy arrows. If you shoot fine with field points, but not broadheads, it may be a tuning or arrow issue.
Phil.
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Evolution 500: 27", 408 gr, 12.5% FOC
Redline 520: 27", 352 gr, 11.3% FOC
PSE Extreme 100: 27", 315 gr, 11.1% FOC
PSE Extreme 200: 27", 330 gr, 10.7 FOC
All figured with 100 gr tip. I'd say you'll still be OK with a 125 gr. That would add weight and FOC (front ofcenter [balance]).
Of these, I'd pick the Redline. The PSE 100 is pretty light for hunting, IMO. The 200 may be too stiff, but still shoot OK.
I don't know the speed of your bow, but you would benefit from a lighter arrow, IMO. Your problem when moving back may be one or two things. Form or bow tune, or both. It's not unusual to need to use the lower pin when moving back 5 yds, especially with low draw weight and heavy arrows. If you shoot fine with field points, but not broadheads, it may be a tuning or arrow issue.
Phil.
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10-29-2002, 02:05 PM
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RE: correct arrow and weight
Thanks for the help so far. I know this will sound stupid but I don't know what IBO is, but I do know the bow has medium cams. Forgot to tell you earlier the sticker says not to shoot less than a 300 grain arrow, not sure if that helps.
THANKS,
MIKE
THANKS,
MIKE
