Post by: farfrompar28 on January 26, 2016, 08:12:19 PM
Here's the weights I'm getting per websites.
Carbon Express Maxima hunter shaft 25-11/16" @ 204.8gr.
Collar 4gr.
Nock 9.9gr.
Insert 11gr.
Nap speedfletch twister 44.4gr.
Field Tips & G5 Havoc 100gr broad heads .
I know I could add nockturnal lighted nocks but that will only add 10grs. How much would moving to 125gr tips affect this? Is there other ways? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Post by: coachcw on January 26, 2016, 08:15:11 PM
Post by: farfrompar28 on January 26, 2016, 08:21:02 PM
Post by: RadSav on January 26, 2016, 08:30:14 PM
How much would moving to 125gr tips affect this?
About 25 grains! :chuckle:
Post by: scoyoc5 on January 26, 2016, 08:31:53 PM
Post by: RadSav on January 26, 2016, 08:41:56 PM
Some who support the stupid rule claim that it is designed to make sure all bowhunters shoot effective penetration arrows. That is just as absurd a thought. The wife shoots 24.5" draw and 50#. Should we make her successful bow/arrow combination illegal because it doesn't fit into someone's perceived KE profile?
Should get a bunch of short draw archers together and sue the state for discrimination! :chuckle: Bunch of complete horse pucky written by a bunch of people who either never shot anything in their life or hate everyone who doesn't look or talk like they do.
OP's set-up is darn near perfect for a 26" shooter! Will take every elk, bear and deer on the planet with a good sharp broadhead of reasonable size. Time to make this stupid rule go away!!
Post by: farfrompar28 on January 26, 2016, 08:51:26 PM
Post by: RadSav on January 26, 2016, 08:58:23 PM
Funny on the about 25gr part. I knew that was coming. I got some advice about adding a 8/32 set screw behind the tip. Anyone try that here? That and lighted nocks would put me over the mark.
If you add the set screw you will want to replace the current insert. Carbon Express manufactures their inserts to AMO/ATA standards. Putting a set screw in there will make the threads too short for a broadhead that is also made to industry standards. GoldTip makes an insert that will fit that shaft that is designed for that exact purpose. Or you could use the current insert and use a broadhead like Slick Trick that does not come anywhere close to observing the industry standards. Though it takes an awful lot of 8-32 set screw to make up that weight.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 26, 2016, 09:02:00 PM
Post by: RadSav on January 26, 2016, 09:23:41 PM
Are there any Brass inserts available for those CE shafts?
3Rivers probably has something.
Post by: KevinClimbs on January 26, 2016, 09:47:45 PM
Post by: coachcw on January 26, 2016, 10:01:41 PM
Post by: carlyoungs on January 26, 2016, 10:03:04 PM
Post by: RadSav on January 26, 2016, 10:44:10 PM
Has anyone on here ever had a gamie weigh your arrows and test your poundage? I just can't see them doing that in the field.
WA - early 90's once. OR - late 90's twice.
Completely stupid, ridiculous and borderline prejudicial rule - but it's the law here. No way I'm taking a risk by breaking it. I've got WAY too much to lose. And my luck is a few steps beyond pathetic.
Post by: biggfish on January 27, 2016, 02:07:00 PM
Post by: farfrompar28 on January 27, 2016, 04:26:44 PM
If you already have a high foc or not completely worried about it, lumenok weigh in at just over 27 grains. That would solve your weight problem right there.Website says 22grs but I'm sure I can take my bow down to #64 and be fine. That would put me right at the mark. Thanks guys for all the advice.
Post by: theleo on January 27, 2016, 05:21:45 PM
Post by: RadSav on January 27, 2016, 05:40:08 PM
Post by: farfrompar28 on January 28, 2016, 07:34:38 AM
125gr broad head and 4 fletch with a wrap should be all you need to do.I SHOT IT YESTERDAY WITH 125GRS TIPS AND DIDNT REALLY CARE FOR THAT MUCH WEIGHT UP FRONT. IM JUST GONNA GOT WITH LEMENOKS AND DROP THE BOW A POUND DOWN. THEN ILL BE GOOD BY LIKE 2 GRAINS. THANKS FOT THE ADVICE THOUGH.