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TAC 15i Changes......In What Priority Order??
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<blockquote data-quote="Twanger" data-source="post: 643978" data-attributes="member: 43393"><p>I have posted these suggestions on another site, but since you asked I'll put them up over here to.</p><p></p><p>I am by no means an expert, but have owned a Tac15 for a few months and have a few observations.</p><p>Much of what you do depends on how far you're gonna shoot.</p><p></p><p>Under 50 yards:</p><p>If you are going to limit your shots to inside 50 yards a mil-dot scope (usually shipped with the Tac15i package) is all you need. You really don't need any extras.</p><p>Set scope on 4X you can gap-shoot the dots for the hold-over you need.</p><p>The stock trigger is heavy, but adequate at closer ranges.</p><p></p><p>Over 50 yards:</p><p>Trying to shoot out to 100 yards is a whole other kettle of fish.</p><p>First, let me say that the wind-drift of an arrow shot from the Tac15I at 100 yards is worse than the wind-drift of a bullet shot from a .308 at 700 yards. There's not really a lot of equipment you can buy to help beat this... so, I really only say this so that you know what you're buying into when you're talking about shooting at 100 yards.</p><p>My Tac15i has a stock Whisker Biscuit on it and is shooting 2-3" groups at 100 yards, so I can't really recommend that you replace it immediately. There are good arguments for replacing the WB, but you'll get better mileage out of other stuff first.</p><p></p><p>Range Finder: If you don't have a range finder, get one. You have to have one to shoot effectively out around 100 yards. The arrow is dropping about 1-2 inches per yard way out there, and if you're off just a couple of yards on range then you miss.</p><p></p><p>HHA Optimizer Speed Dial: The mil-dots are cumbersome past 50 yards. The Speed Dial is a must at longer ranges.</p><p></p><p>Timney Trigger: The stock trigger is heavy but adequate. I changed mine out to a Timney @ 3lb and it's well worth it. You can shoot 3 inch groups at 100 yards with an 8lb trigger, but it'll eventually drive you batty. A heavy trigger also makes it hard to 'cheat' the surprise-pull in hunting situation without throwing off your aim.</p><p></p><p>Whisker Biscuit: I'm still using it, but there's good arguments to swap it out for a drop-away. Most of these arguments center around wear of the WB over time causing your POI to change, and you bow to slowly go out of tune. I'm not there yet, but have only shot my Tack maybe 300 times.</p><p></p><p>Modified Rail: Useful if you fletch your own arrows. Not required for 100 yard shooting.</p><p></p><p>Arrow Spine: I have not played with sorting arrows yet. Uniformity in all things is the hallmark of accurate shooting.</p><p></p><p>Broadhead: I honestly don't know where this fits into the priority equation. I've killed 3 deer with the Tac15, all under 25 yards. However, I'm guessing that at ranges past 50 yards the broadhead selection and tuning will be mucho important and plan to do a lot of this during the summer. Who knows? At 100 yards, it may be more important to get this right than any of the above factors.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Twanger, post: 643978, member: 43393"] I have posted these suggestions on another site, but since you asked I'll put them up over here to. I am by no means an expert, but have owned a Tac15 for a few months and have a few observations. Much of what you do depends on how far you're gonna shoot. Under 50 yards: If you are going to limit your shots to inside 50 yards a mil-dot scope (usually shipped with the Tac15i package) is all you need. You really don't need any extras. Set scope on 4X you can gap-shoot the dots for the hold-over you need. The stock trigger is heavy, but adequate at closer ranges. Over 50 yards: Trying to shoot out to 100 yards is a whole other kettle of fish. First, let me say that the wind-drift of an arrow shot from the Tac15I at 100 yards is worse than the wind-drift of a bullet shot from a .308 at 700 yards. There's not really a lot of equipment you can buy to help beat this... so, I really only say this so that you know what you're buying into when you're talking about shooting at 100 yards. My Tac15i has a stock Whisker Biscuit on it and is shooting 2-3" groups at 100 yards, so I can't really recommend that you replace it immediately. There are good arguments for replacing the WB, but you'll get better mileage out of other stuff first. Range Finder: If you don't have a range finder, get one. You have to have one to shoot effectively out around 100 yards. The arrow is dropping about 1-2 inches per yard way out there, and if you're off just a couple of yards on range then you miss. HHA Optimizer Speed Dial: The mil-dots are cumbersome past 50 yards. The Speed Dial is a must at longer ranges. Timney Trigger: The stock trigger is heavy but adequate. I changed mine out to a Timney @ 3lb and it's well worth it. You can shoot 3 inch groups at 100 yards with an 8lb trigger, but it'll eventually drive you batty. A heavy trigger also makes it hard to 'cheat' the surprise-pull in hunting situation without throwing off your aim. Whisker Biscuit: I'm still using it, but there's good arguments to swap it out for a drop-away. Most of these arguments center around wear of the WB over time causing your POI to change, and you bow to slowly go out of tune. I'm not there yet, but have only shot my Tack maybe 300 times. Modified Rail: Useful if you fletch your own arrows. Not required for 100 yard shooting. Arrow Spine: I have not played with sorting arrows yet. Uniformity in all things is the hallmark of accurate shooting. Broadhead: I honestly don't know where this fits into the priority equation. I've killed 3 deer with the Tac15, all under 25 yards. However, I'm guessing that at ranges past 50 yards the broadhead selection and tuning will be mucho important and plan to do a lot of this during the summer. Who knows? At 100 yards, it may be more important to get this right than any of the above factors. [/QUOTE]
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