Unread postby freezeAR » Tue Jan 22, 2019 9:21 am
Update on a cane arrow build I have been working on for my traditional bow. I went through Dr. Ashby's literature recently and decided to make a EFOC arrow above 650 grains with a COC broad head. Additional goals was to get near perfect arrow flight with bh. I tuned as Dr. Ashby suggested and used the funny looking A & A pattern. My arrow ended up 950 grains with 27% FOC. I shoot instinctive and have shot that arrow from 50 yards. Fly's like a dart. Can't wait to try it on a critter.
As Dr. Ashby suggests, aboriginal people didn't know or care what FOC stands for. They did know how to be effective killers. Lots of evidence suggest that our ancestors used high FOC arrows that were heavy by our standards. It was enlightening to read about the Papa Guinea natives that shot arrows ranging in weight from 1000 to 4000 grains and 40% FOC. Even more interesting when you consider they did so without using fletchings.
Is my arrow set up overkill for deer? Perhaps. The number one factor influencing game being lost is poor penetration. This is either from bh or shaft damage, poor arrow flight or encountering bone. I look at it like the Beast style of hunting. You scout and address as many variables as you can. Especially the handful that you feel like are the most important. How successful would you be if you ignored playing the wind or scouted recreational?
I have had a good amount of success with a good compound, gold tip arrows and a 100 grain slick trick. Once I swapped to traditional tackle I feel like this heavy arrow high FOC really comes into its own. You trad guys play around with it if you are interested. Raises confidence level when you can shoot bare shaft from 40 yards. Very interesting project.