Traditional Guru's

[Schultzy]

I'm going to be Increasing my total arrow weight a good bit here real shortly. My FOC Is also going to get much higher due to taking some advice from a few others. I'm not going to quit shooting Snuffers but Instead I'm going to shoot a bigger and heavier Snuffer. I want to go with the the 185 grain screw on model broadhead Instead of the 125 grain screw on that I use now. Is my FOC going to Increase a good bit from this or am I going to have to add some weight? Also, where the heck do ya find 185 grain screw on heads? One more question, what's the difference from the XX75's and the XX78's?

My current set up Is-

Arrows- Easton XX75 2216 4" 4 fletched arrows cut at 31"
Broadheads- 125 grain 3 Blade Magnus Snuffers
Total arrow weight Including the BH- 561 grains
FOC- 7%

I'm pulling 61lbs with my recurve that I've hunted with forever but It might not be around anymore. Either way I'm buying another recurve and I'm going with something In that 65lb to 70lb range. I'm thinking both bows should be able to shoot the same arrow set up just fine being my recurve use to be at 73lbs at my draw length.

[Holm-Made]

Glue on Snuffers come in all different weights as do the broadhead adapters. You can use a 125 snuffer with a 40 grain aluminum adapter or a 75 grain steel adapter for a 200 grain point. You can use a 160 grain snuffer which is really tough with a 40 grain aluminum adapter as well.

xx75 doesn't have the adjustable nock, just a taper for glue on nocks. The xx78 have a little less tolerence in straightness.

You should be shooting at least 10 grain per pounds of draw weight with your stickbow. 9 grains are minumum but still too light in my opinion. Bowyers won't warrenty your bow if you shoot less then 9 grains per pound. The heavier you go the easier it is on your bow, quieter and better penetration. I shoot 12+ grains per pound myself. Chad