Post by: hoytem on March 02, 2009, 08:57:15 PM
Post by: Houndhunter on March 02, 2009, 09:13:54 PM
Post by: ICEMAN on March 02, 2009, 09:18:12 PM
Post by: bowhunterforever on March 02, 2009, 09:20:08 PM
Post by: Lowedog on March 02, 2009, 10:16:44 PM
I have been shooting 3 FOBbed arrows and 3 arrows with 2 inch blazers. The Blazers fly awesome also and group really tight. Bummer with the FOBs is you can't shoot groups. Even though I knew that I aimed at the same spot once and broke one. :chuckle:
I shot them over my chrono at point blank and got the same reading as the Blazers. I am going to shoot them over the chrono out at differant ranges and see what kind of readings I get.
They do make a little more noise but from what I have read the noise isn't noticable on the receiving end as it is coming from the back of the arrow. I haven't verified that though. :)
-Lowedog
Post by: ICEMAN on March 03, 2009, 05:34:11 AM
Post by: elkoholic on March 03, 2009, 06:55:13 AM
Post by: Lowedog on March 04, 2009, 09:49:28 AM
Hey Lowedog, verifying the noise on the receiving end sounds sort of dangerous. :chuckle:
Ni kidding! :chuckle: I don't trust any of my friends enough to try it either! :chuckle:
There are a bunch of videos on youtube about these things. Some where guys set their camera up down range and on those I couldn't tell the differance between the FOBs and Blazers.
I'm going to do some downrange shooting this weekend and see if they lose a bunch of speed. It has been said that past 40 yards they really drop off comapared to Blazers. I'll shoot some broadheads too and compare that against the Blazers.
-Lowedog
Post by: mossback91 on March 04, 2009, 12:52:45 PM
Will be trying some out very soon
Post by: Gobble Gobble on March 05, 2009, 03:32:56 PM
What I cannot find any where even on FOBnation is the accuracy with BH's at distances beyond 30 yards.
Post by: Todd_ID on March 05, 2009, 11:33:26 PM
It looks like a good product from what I have read you just need a fall away rest and string loop.
What I cannot find any where even on FOBnation is the accuracy with BH's at distances beyond 30 yards.
www.starrflight.com is the main website for FOB's. The 100 yard video on the home page is me shooting Magnus Stinger 4 blade broadheads in my field. I've gotten a ton of crap about the quality of the video questioning the authenticity, but it is legit. Even at more realistic hunting ranges of 40, 50, or 60 yards the FOB's just flat work great. I've tested them every way from Sunday, and they always win or at least tie; then I add in no time spent fletching and instant field repair, and it's a no-brainer.
Here are some other videos that I had on hand:
The target-view videos are for the noise-worried folks. The FOB's are the 2nd arrow in each video. The fletchings in order are 4" vanes, FOB's, 4" feathers, 2" Blazers (if I remember correctly).
Slick Trick group at 60 yards:
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi194.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fz213%2Ftoddr96%2Fth_56ef8e90.jpg&hash=939b42ba10c7dc8ed96d3d43ca2f59ee0bdcd83a) (http://s194.photobucket.com/albums/z213/toddr96/?action=view¤t=56ef8e90.flv)
Muzzy 4 blade Broadheads:
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi194.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fz213%2Ftoddr96%2Fth_Default_3.jpg&hash=7d4bdaa29bd7d2e57462167245689afb4a38a2fb) (http://s194.photobucket.com/albums/z213/toddr96/?action=view¤t=Default_3.flv)
Rocket Ultimate Steel Broadheads:
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi194.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fz213%2Ftoddr96%2Fth_Default_2.jpg&hash=832891543ab379f925e92e155d59fe92899ff6b9) (http://s194.photobucket.com/albums/z213/toddr96/?action=view¤t=Default_2.flv)
Magnus Stinger 4 Blade Broadheads
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi194.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fz213%2Ftoddr96%2Fth_Default_1.jpg&hash=14037421f36a01a6aee750eb85d0d13cf68bb8e2) (http://s194.photobucket.com/albums/z213/toddr96/?action=view¤t=Default_1.flv)
Field Points:
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi194.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fz213%2Ftoddr96%2Fth_Default_0.jpg&hash=3bf44569e1c0831c69be89d5a6bccb3a5ba2c4b9) (http://s194.photobucket.com/albums/z213/toddr96/?action=view¤t=Default_0.flv)
Post by: Gobble Gobble on March 06, 2009, 08:21:23 AM
Post by: Lowedog on March 08, 2009, 10:14:15 PM
They do mess with my anchor just a bit as they hit my chin and I have to turn my head a bit to get the string on the tip of my nose the way I like.
Also I found out you want to be damn sure your finger is out of the way. I was messing with my grip and didn't notice that the nuckle of my index finger was above the shelf a bit and the FOB whacked my finger and took a chunk of skin off! :o Damn that hurt! My finger went numb for about 20 minutes. Still hit right where I was aiming though! :)
-Lowedog
Post by: Gobble Gobble on March 08, 2009, 10:33:12 PM
Post by: Lowedog on March 09, 2009, 04:28:35 AM
-Lowedog
Post by: Gobble Gobble on March 09, 2009, 08:19:58 AM
Post by: cackle on March 09, 2009, 11:10:46 AM
Post by: Gobble Gobble on March 09, 2009, 03:08:18 PM
Post by: cackle on March 09, 2009, 03:14:37 PM
Post by: Lowedog on March 09, 2009, 03:19:17 PM
Post by: Gobble Gobble on March 09, 2009, 03:39:42 PM
been using GT Pro myself the last couple years but am starting to not be happy with them and how they fly with my BH's. I know I need a new rest and will change from my thunderhead 100's to probably slick tricks or the Atom. I usually fletch myself with 4" vanes in a right helical. If a cant get a drop rest then I'll probably try blazers but if I can get a QUD ultra like I want then I will probably go the way of FOB's.
Post by: cackle on March 09, 2009, 03:47:23 PM
Post by: bowman on March 10, 2009, 09:38:04 AM
Post by: Gobble Gobble on March 10, 2009, 11:54:41 AM
Post by: xXx Archery on March 11, 2009, 09:15:57 PM
Post by: Aneoakleaf on March 11, 2009, 09:20:33 PM
I like the FOB's :chuckle:HI, good to see you on here! :hello:
Post by: Lowedog on March 12, 2009, 02:01:04 PM
-Lowedog
Post by: hoytem on March 12, 2009, 02:02:52 PM
Post by: mossback91 on March 12, 2009, 02:06:57 PM
Post by: Lowedog on March 12, 2009, 02:08:55 PM
Post by: Gobble Gobble on March 12, 2009, 02:10:40 PM
Post by: Gobble Gobble on March 12, 2009, 02:14:37 PM
My field point bag is double sided, deer vitals on one side 16 2" dots on the other. I like for my wife to pic a spot and I try to hit it. It changes things up from trying to bust knocks.
Post by: cackle on March 12, 2009, 02:22:33 PM
Post by: xXx Archery on March 12, 2009, 03:24:32 PM
Post by: mossback91 on March 12, 2009, 03:42:26 PM
Did you break any yet mossback? I just can't get used to not shooting at the same spot each shot. :bash:
No breakage yet.......have not shot at the same spot yet.........dnt know if I want to lol......
Post by: mossback91 on March 12, 2009, 05:29:02 PM
Post by: Gobble Gobble on March 12, 2009, 07:04:18 PM
Post by: Lowedog on March 12, 2009, 09:17:43 PM
SOB looks like I just broke one!!! :bdid::chuckle:
I have the double sided bag also with the dots on one side. I also like to shoot at my 3d deer target and that's the tough one to not go for a heart shot every time.
Post by: Gobble Gobble on March 13, 2009, 09:57:25 AM
Post by: Lowedog on March 13, 2009, 05:28:37 PM
I wish a had a place for a 3D to shoot at. Have you thought about Angle shots? One shot each at differant angles (I'm sure you already do it), it will help with shot angle placement (a must for all bow hunters) and you don't run the risk of busting a FOB.
Good idea! I can also get up in my kids fort and do a tree stand shot. I always wanted a 3d deer and when we were @ Cabela's I went to the bargain cave and they had the Glendale Full Rut Buck in there for $80 off so I had to buy it.
-Lowedog
Post by: Gobble Gobble on March 13, 2009, 06:54:48 PM
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Good idea! I can also get up in my kids fort and do a tree stand shot. I always wanted a 3d deer and when we were @ Cabela's I went to the bargain cave and they had the Glendale Full Rut Buck in there for $80 off so I had to buy it.
& when I got home I would hear so you had best return it.
I've been cut off in my house :'(
Post by: bowman on March 15, 2009, 09:58:22 PM
Like what bow, rest, and arrows.
Thanks,
Post by: Todd_ID on March 16, 2009, 06:29:25 AM
What kind of setups are you guys using?
Like what bow, rest, and arrows.
Thanks,
There's no "perfect" setup for using FOB's. The only hard and fast rule is that you must use a drop-away rest. Some are easier to tune than others, but almost all of them are fine with FOB's. The owner has written up his experience in tuning rests on fob-nation.com, and there are some valuable tips to be gleaned there. Also, make sure to order the right size FOB's to match your arrows (i.e., order Axis size for Axis and MFX arrows).
To answer your question, though, I shoot an '04 Mathews Switchback, Trophy Ridge Drop Zone, and Easton Axis arrows.
Post by: xXx Archery on March 16, 2009, 08:05:40 AM
Post by: bankwalker on March 16, 2009, 12:53:16 PM
Post by: Gobble Gobble on March 16, 2009, 12:58:55 PM
Post by: mossback91 on March 16, 2009, 01:05:23 PM
Post by: Lowedog on March 16, 2009, 02:17:08 PM
-Lowedog
Post by: mossback91 on March 16, 2009, 02:23:02 PM
Post by: hoytem on March 18, 2009, 07:11:57 PM
Post by: Todd_ID on March 19, 2009, 06:44:45 AM
is there any actualadvantage to using them , sounds like they break easy, and blazers stabilize broadheads well for me? or are they just kind of a neat gimmick?
Does the wind ever blow when you shoot or hunt? Then the cross-wind drift reduction is a major advantage.
Don't want to worry about fletching repairs and time lost hunting or shooting? Then the simple replacement is an advantage.
Ever wondered exactly where that deer was standing when you shot? The popped off FOB will be laying right there.
Ever travel with your arrows or store them to find that the vanes aren't perfect anymore? Not a problem for FOB shooters.
Don't like paying to have arrows fletched and refletched? Advantage FOB's, again.
The main reason that the world hasn't changed to FOB's en masse is that they are afraid it's just a "neat gimmick". The only time I shoot anything but FOB's is at the IBO shoots because they aren't allowed in the Hunter classes, yet.
Post by: hoytem on March 21, 2009, 11:25:33 PM
Post by: DeKuma on March 25, 2009, 09:54:04 AM
Post by: MichaelJ on March 25, 2009, 03:55:26 PM
http://www.inventivetechnology.com/Stealth.htm
Michael
Post by: hoytem on March 25, 2009, 11:15:42 PM
Post by: mossback91 on March 26, 2009, 12:14:23 AM
I'd like to try 'em, but I love my Stealth Hunter rest too much to go to a dropzone... can't beat the rest for hunting imho...
http://www.inventivetechnology.com/Stealth.htm
Michael
Dude dnt ruin the FOB thread with this :chuckle:
Post by: Clark33 on March 26, 2009, 10:36:03 AM
Post by: Gobble Gobble on March 26, 2009, 10:37:57 AM
Post by: Lowedog on March 26, 2009, 10:41:50 AM
Someone should put a FOB through a whisker biscuit... just for fun you know. :rolleyes:
Better wear safety glasses!!! ;)
Post by: Todd_ID on March 26, 2009, 01:04:22 PM
Nah, just go right to the straight jacket, bypassing any further harm to your person.Someone should put a FOB through a whisker biscuit... just for fun you know. :rolleyes:
Better wear safety glasses!!! ;)
Post by: cackle on March 31, 2009, 02:26:20 PM
http://www.qadinc.com/c-5-.aspx
Post by: Intruder on April 02, 2009, 11:47:33 AM
any of you have any experience with this rest talked to a kid at the range the other day who has one and loves it just hope I wont get any contact with my FOBs
http://www.qadinc.com/c-5-.aspx
I had the same question with a similiar rest.... fall away Trophy Taker w/ a Cage.
Post by: Todd_ID on April 02, 2009, 08:38:51 PM
Post by: RyanD on April 02, 2009, 08:45:47 PM
Post by: bow-n-head on April 05, 2009, 06:35:18 PM
Post by: mossback91 on April 05, 2009, 06:44:59 PM
I looked this weekend at the two sporting goods stores in Great Falls and neither one had them. I shoot a nap Quick Tune Drop away, don't know if there is enough clearence, I have my doubts. Gona try them anywhay, when I can find them.
www.starrflight.com
Post by: KillBilly on April 05, 2009, 07:15:12 PM
The one thing that is paramount is that nothing will stabilize an arrows as quickly as a FOB. Speeds may be similar as Blazers. I have never noticed any additional noise. I am able to practice with field tips on a well tuned bow and never re-tune when switching to broadheads. I believe in them because they work for me.