Post by: aorams on January 15, 2014, 08:25:00 PM
Parker Pioneer XP compound bow set at
70lbs
28" Draw
shooting 397grain (5.7grains/pound, but haven't picked a broadhead) at
255-265 fps
with a kinetic energy of 59.6
Using a 3 pin sight
I can consistently shoot softball size groups at 30 yards?
Thanks for the input!
Post by: Jellymon on January 15, 2014, 08:31:04 PM
Post by: KFhunter on January 15, 2014, 08:31:08 PM
Post by: demontang on January 15, 2014, 08:34:45 PM
Post by: dreamunelk on January 15, 2014, 08:47:24 PM
Arrows have to be 6gpp to be legal here. Bump that arrow weight up a little, or drop your poundage a tad and you'll be good to go. It's all about arrow placement, just don't get carried away with how far you shoot. :tup:
Some good advice.
I will add that dropping the poundage is good idea. You don't really need 70# and dropping some will make it easier to hold at full draw a little longer.
Post by: MLBowhunting on January 15, 2014, 09:21:50 PM
Post by: xXLojackXx on January 15, 2014, 09:55:51 PM
Post by: Smossy on January 16, 2014, 12:19:01 AM
If it was me id just go to a 125g head.
Post by: D-Rock425 on January 16, 2014, 11:42:20 AM
Post by: Smossy on January 16, 2014, 07:33:00 PM
I was assuming you currently have 100 grain tips. That's the only way my math adds up for 397-400g arrows. You need to be in the 420 range, which coming from a 100g head to a 125g head should put you just barely over the legal limit.Are your arrows 397 without a tip?
I'm fairly certain that it is including the tip. Which speaking to Smossy's advice, are 125 grains... Sounds like dropping the draw weight would incur the least cost?
6g x 70lbs = 420g minimum.
If you did as I said before you'd meet requirements, If you just want to reduce your draw weight to 65/66lbs you'd make due with what arrows you have now.
Post by: Smossy on January 19, 2014, 05:46:31 PM
Screw it. Buying a bowtech experience next month.Lol why, whats the problem now?
Post by: Smossy on January 19, 2014, 07:39:37 PM
All that stuff is hogwash, as long as your putting your arrows where they need to be and they're razor sharp, thats all that matters.Screw it. Buying a bowtech experience next month.Lol why, whats the problem now?
No real problem. But after looking into it further I find it impressive what additional arrow speed can do. I like the idea of being able to shoot heavier arrows faster with more kinetic energy and more momentum. I figure I can afford the additional edge. I'm sure glad this forum exists though. It would be difficult to navigate and keep in perspective all of today's new technology without it.
I used to think like you, Concerned all about the numbers. Now the only thing I care about is straight arrow flight, sharp broadheads, and if anything my FOC. Thats it.
Post by: billythekidrock on January 19, 2014, 07:41:01 PM
All that stuff is hogwash, as long as your putting your arrows where they need to be and they're razor sharp, thats all that matters.Screw it. Buying a bowtech experience next month.Lol why, whats the problem now?
No real problem. But after looking into it further I find it impressive what additional arrow speed can do. I like the idea of being able to shoot heavier arrows faster with more kinetic energy and more momentum. I figure I can afford the additional edge. I'm sure glad this forum exists though. It would be difficult to navigate and keep in perspective all of today's new technology without it.
:yeah:
I agree. Save your money and work on tightening your groups with the gear you have.
Post by: deerslyr on January 20, 2014, 07:25:12 AM
All that stuff is hogwash, as long as your putting your arrows where they need to be and they're razor sharp, thats all that matters.Screw it. Buying a bowtech experience next month.Lol why, whats the problem now?
No real problem. But after looking into it further I find it impressive what additional arrow speed can do. I like the idea of being able to shoot heavier arrows faster with more kinetic energy and more momentum. I figure I can afford the additional edge. I'm sure glad this forum exists though. It would be difficult to navigate and keep in perspective all of today's new technology without it.
I used to think like you, Concerned all about the numbers. Now the only thing I care about is straight arrow flight, sharp broadheads, and if anything my FOC. Thats it.
:yeah: Bingo.
I spent two years trying to find the "perfect arrow" for my setup. I finally settle on a 420 grain 340 spine bone collector tipped with a hundred grain shuttle t going a BLAZING 250 fps...But dam would those arrows shoot straight. Got a pass through at 42 yards on a mature 6 point bull this year. After that, I finally realized it doesn't matter.