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Title: FOC question
Post by: canuck4570 on August 05, 2014, 03:03:00 PM
I am able to tune my Whip bow
36# at 29 with a FOC of 10,   11,    or 12 buy going from 100 gr point to 80 gr. and adjusting the arrow length....

for 3D what should I choose.....

the arrow is Carbon express heritage 75 (675 spine)
Title: Re: FOC question
Post by: ISP 5353 on August 05, 2014, 09:00:00 PM
I would shoot the lightest and fastest set up that tuned well for 3D.
Title: Re: FOC question
Post by: canuck4570 on August 05, 2014, 09:13:00 PM
OK for lightness

the low FOC will keep it from dipping at longer range

but is it as accurate as a higher FOC

over here the distandes a for traditional   no longer than 25 meters
Title: Re: FOC question
Post by: Friend on August 05, 2014, 09:18:00 PM
Believe at least 5% FOC is typically required to obtain excellent arrow flight.

Your choice!

On the extreme end...have personally shot a 9 pt 3D average with 31% Ultra EFOC...dually note that the course was merely of moderate difficulty and I was experiencing an exceptional day.
Title: Re: FOC question
Post by: canuck4570 on August 05, 2014, 09:24:00 PM
geee

always was told that  8 to 9 is as low as I should go
Title: Re: FOC question
Post by: Flying Dutchman on August 06, 2014, 02:35:00 PM
I shoot competitive 3D for years and 10% is my preferred FOC. High enough to get a straight flight and low enough to prevent it from diving at longer ranges. I can hit targets at 60 yards without too many problems and at that distance I see a perfect flight.
Title: Re: FOC question
Post by: canuck4570 on August 06, 2014, 04:43:00 PM
so my present FOC at 12 is a bit high

will experiment and see

thanks.
Title: Re: FOC question
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on August 06, 2014, 09:25:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by canuck4570:
geee

always was told that  8 to 9 is as low as I should go
You got it right.... anything under 8% is too unstable in any kind of wind at all.