Hello shooters! I could really use some guidance.
I have had a difficult time getting shafts to fly well out of my set up (Bob Lee Hunter, 56", 60# @ 28"). I personally draw 27 1/4"...making my draw weight around 58#.
I have been unsuccessful in getting Carbon Express 250's with 225 grains up front to fly. I have also been unsuccessful in getting Easton Axis FMJ's to fly with 125 grains up front. I attempted to tune both of them by bare shafting...taking a 1/4 inch off at a time.
Here is what I would like: A small diameter carbon arrow with 125 grains up front (I would prefer not to have a whole lot of weight up front).
Do any of you have the same draw length and draw weight? If so, what do you shoot?
The other option is going back to aluminum's, which I am not opposed to, but like the rigidity of carbon more. If you have insight to aluminum's, I would love to hear about it as well.
Thank you everyone,
TwoStrings
I shoot 49 at 28 but have started shooting shooting 29 in 35/55 with 250 field points upfront. I also used 5575 30 inch shafts with 275 uptfront. With your weight, you could probably do 5575 full length with 125, maybe, but what about your weight. Unless you were using trads, you will be shooting way under 8 grains per inch. One of the many things I love about my lee is how it shoots really heavy arrows (600 grains for 49 pounds) versus my other bows. If you are trying to avoid weight upfront, thats fine. If you are trying to avoid the hassle of gluing in separate weights and all, find your exact weight needed to spine out the arrows and then buy that approximate weight in a fieldpoint and broadhead. Good luck
I'm shooting a similar set-up to you only I draw 28.5" (arrows cut 29"). I'm using Terminator 45/60's and have 285gr up front.
You need more weight up front and if you're cutting your arrows short(er), you need even more weight up front. Most folks notice better penetration from heavier heads too. If for some reason you have to use 125gr. you'll need a less stiff carbon (maybe a 150 series if you have 125gr. up front and want to cut them to around 27."). For aluminum, I'd start with 2018.
Matt, I have shot aluminums, 2117, 2216, and 2219 with good success since 1994 with good flight and results, original Bob Lee Signature t.d. 62" 59@28. My draw length is 27" with recurve. I know you want answers with carbons, no experience. I really shoot mostly wood. So many varieties and sizes! Someone will come along with your answer! Great bows!
One thing I have done with the alum. is to keep the length alot longer. They fly great. Three or four fletch. Keep it simple, spend more time shootin, not tuning! Good shootin, Steve
Matthew
I am shooting a signature 62" 59#@ 28 and have shot Easton Legacy 2216 three fletch shield cut to 30" with 125 grain heads and shoot great. I just got some AD hammerheads cut to 30" from Ted Fry and let me tell you WOOHOO.....I understand why everyone says once you shoot um you will ever want to another shaft. I have been playing around with weight and have shot everything from 125 gr up to 250 and all shoot like darts. I will be shooting my Wensel heads during deer season. Hope this helps