WHY FOOT

[gringol]

Originally posted by hitman:
Where does everyone get the hardwoods for footing. Wenge, purpleheart, bocote, cocobola are all hard to find around here. Got any places you recommend ?

Look for some kind of wood craft supply shop in your area.  If they don't have it and can't get it, they should be able to point you in the right direction.  If that doesn't work pm me and I'll help you out.

Originally posted by jrstegner:
I will never shoot a carbon arrow at a big game animal that is not footed. If you hit the heavy bone there is a high probability of the insert being driven back into the shaft upon impact. Penetration ends right there.

Not if you use brass inserts that are way longer than a standard insert. I use 100gr brass inserts which are nearly twice as long as a standard insert. The longer insert acts like an internal footing and I rarely splinter or break arrows at the front; even on hard hits.

Bisch