#855541 - 08/06/08 06:43 AM
Re: should I switch to 85gr heads?
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Radar
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Flatter trajectory at higher speeds doesn't always equal more accuracy . Arrow flight with broadheads become more fickle .
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#855678 - 08/06/08 07:48 AM
Re: should I switch to 85gr heads?
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The best thing I ever did was got rid of my FX and bought a bow with a smoother draw cycle that was more efficient than the FX and easier to shoot .
They are nice bows , but the cam has a harsh draw cycle . The bows today are faster with a better draw cycle .
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#856557 - 08/06/08 04:31 PM
Re: should I switch to 85gr heads?
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BowGuy84
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the higher speed on arrows will also magnify any mistakes in aim or form...why do you think target archers shoot such slow speeds.
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#858190 - 08/07/08 02:49 PM
Re: should I switch to 85gr heads?
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When I bought my Switchback 3 years ago (or 4) I switched from aluminum arrows and 125-grain thunderheads to carbon arrows and 85-grain thunderheads and haven't had any issues. The deer I've killed didn't notice the difference either. I'm also shooting 70 lbs. now instead of 78. My old bow shot around 250 fps but I've never put the Switchback through one so I have no clue what it'll do.
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#860030 - 08/08/08 06:57 PM
Re: should I switch to 85gr heads?
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If u r shooting 286 with 100 grain heads. That is blazing fish. What is the weight of your arrow?
heck I dont know. If 286 is too fast then It was probably 268. I remember a 2, 6,8 on the chrony, just dont remember what order! 
I may have to dial down the poundage after this season. Im out of shape and cant hold steady as long as I used to. Havent been training like the old days either though. Going to start working out tomorrow morning to get the muscles back in shape for season.
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#860032 - 08/08/08 06:58 PM
Re: should I switch to 85gr heads?
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The best thing I ever did was got rid of my FX and bought a bow with a smoother draw cycle that was more efficient than the FX and easier to shoot .
They are nice bows , but the cam has a harsh draw cycle . The bows today are faster with a better draw cycle .
I wouldn't mind a new bow but if it aint broke, dont fix it.
Besides I don't have the money for a new bow this year. 
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