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<blockquote data-quote="nomad_archer" data-source="post: 501031" data-attributes="member: 33410"><p>First off I wouldn't worry too too much about getting new arrows ACC's are plenty good enough for what you will be doing and alot of guys in the field archery game use them with good success. Stick with what you have with the ACC's if they are shooting well for you. As others have said a heavier arrow is better when you are pushing the distance because like bullets the heavier arrows resist wind deflection more. Plus the additional weight gives you better kenetic energy down range which is a very good thing. </p><p> </p><p>When it comes to arrows if they are the right spine (which is a measurement of the arrow deflection) is right for your bow then thats what you stick with. The next part of arrows is the straighness which is typically on a hunting arrow +- .003 and a weight tollerance which is +- a few grains. For the most part you wont be able to notice the difference between an arrow the has a straightness of +-.001 and +-.003. The top shooters in the world might but for me the only difference I noticed was price tag associated with the straighter bunch.</p><p> </p><p>For fletching most long range target archers go with a lower profile shorter vain in the 1" to 1.5" range. But for hunting you want a little more so a 2" vane should do the trick. I personally shoot 2" blazers with a slight 1-2 degree offset out to 80+ yards not problem. But again the vane you choose is up to you and its pretty tough to go wrong but I would stay away from the helical vanes as they create too my drag.</p><p> </p><p>Next you need a bow you are comfortable with and you can shoot well. You dont need a new bow if the one you got works for you and you shoot it well then stick with it just make sure its tuned properly and everything is in time. </p><p> </p><p>For your sight this is an entirely different world and really is a personal choice. I use a sure-loc sight bar and a single pin or multi pin head depending on what I am doing. Sure-loc has great customer service and I havnt found a way to break the equipment and I have treated it like most hunters a little rough but it always works. No matter what sight you get if you go with a single pin adjustable sight make sure it is solid repeatable adjustments and tracking just like a good scope. Be careful of some of the sights that say "micro adjustable" that usually means that they have a screw with a knob on the end for adjusting the sights but they have no positive click or measurable way to know how much the sight as been adjusted. I have learned this the hard way and have a pile of sights in the basement to prove it. </p><p> </p><p>Although no matter how good your equipment is if your form is wrong you will not be able to shoot well period. Make sure your form is down and shoot straight.</p><p> </p><p>Sorry that was a bit long I spent alot of time shooting and playing with bows and arrows with some great shooters before I started thinking about the long range rifle shooting game.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="nomad_archer, post: 501031, member: 33410"] First off I wouldn't worry too too much about getting new arrows ACC's are plenty good enough for what you will be doing and alot of guys in the field archery game use them with good success. Stick with what you have with the ACC's if they are shooting well for you. As others have said a heavier arrow is better when you are pushing the distance because like bullets the heavier arrows resist wind deflection more. Plus the additional weight gives you better kenetic energy down range which is a very good thing. When it comes to arrows if they are the right spine (which is a measurement of the arrow deflection) is right for your bow then thats what you stick with. The next part of arrows is the straighness which is typically on a hunting arrow +- .003 and a weight tollerance which is +- a few grains. For the most part you wont be able to notice the difference between an arrow the has a straightness of +-.001 and +-.003. The top shooters in the world might but for me the only difference I noticed was price tag associated with the straighter bunch. For fletching most long range target archers go with a lower profile shorter vain in the 1" to 1.5" range. But for hunting you want a little more so a 2" vane should do the trick. I personally shoot 2" blazers with a slight 1-2 degree offset out to 80+ yards not problem. But again the vane you choose is up to you and its pretty tough to go wrong but I would stay away from the helical vanes as they create too my drag. Next you need a bow you are comfortable with and you can shoot well. You dont need a new bow if the one you got works for you and you shoot it well then stick with it just make sure its tuned properly and everything is in time. For your sight this is an entirely different world and really is a personal choice. I use a sure-loc sight bar and a single pin or multi pin head depending on what I am doing. Sure-loc has great customer service and I havnt found a way to break the equipment and I have treated it like most hunters a little rough but it always works. No matter what sight you get if you go with a single pin adjustable sight make sure it is solid repeatable adjustments and tracking just like a good scope. Be careful of some of the sights that say "micro adjustable" that usually means that they have a screw with a knob on the end for adjusting the sights but they have no positive click or measurable way to know how much the sight as been adjusted. I have learned this the hard way and have a pile of sights in the basement to prove it. Although no matter how good your equipment is if your form is wrong you will not be able to shoot well period. Make sure your form is down and shoot straight. Sorry that was a bit long I spent alot of time shooting and playing with bows and arrows with some great shooters before I started thinking about the long range rifle shooting game. [/QUOTE]
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