Front of Center
#1
Front of Center
I just got done building a few maxima hunter 350's with a front of center of about 14.4%. I was just curious what everyones input is on recomended FOC, and how much difference it can make. Everyone's input is welcome.
#2
RE: Front of Center
I would be happy with 14.4%. My current arrow has 17% FOC and any new deer arrows I make will be that high or higher. I wouldn't use less than 12% for deer hunting and probably wouldn't try to get much more tha 20-22%. I also like a heavier arrow (500gr minimum total weight)with that good FOC. I know everyone doesn't like heavier arrows but I think regardless of heavy/light arrowyou need agood FOC. I think a good range is between 12-20%.
#4
RE: Front of Center
I am a huge proponent of High FOC arrows. My setup last year was a 2005 Old Glory set up shooting 65lbs with 453 grn arrows with a FOC of 22% (205 grains up front on the arrow) shooting at 260FPS with Kinetic energy of 67 ft lbs. My bow has never shot better than it does with a high FOC setup. those arrows are flying great. I highly reccomend tinkering sometime with an arrow setup with a FOC over 18 or 19 trust me you will notice a difference. Yes it will slow your arrows down and you may have to go up in spine weight but, trust me arrows with that weight up front really pack a punch. Read some of the reports by Dr. Ashby on broadheads and you will she he is also a huge propent of this also and has the scientific evidence to back it up.
#6
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Kodiak, AK
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RE: Front of Center
Not to be a stickler but FOC is Forward Of Center. "Front Of Center" is just poor English and it makes me cringe every time I hear it. Mine has always been about 12% for my hunting arrows and a bit less for target arrows. They have always grouped fine at that FOC but I've never tried anything radical to get more and see if they get better. If I can't get the heavier shaft weight since Easton dropped the A/C Superslim I may try the A/C/C next time and use a brass insert to make up the difference to get a 500 grain arrow which is also going to up the FOC substantially.
#9
RE: Front of Center
ORIGINAL: KodiakArcher
They have always grouped fine at that FOC but I've never tried anything radical to get more and see if they get better.
They have always grouped fine at that FOC but I've never tried anything radical to get more and see if they get better.