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Has anybody else been tinkering with their archery setup?
Posted on 4/29/25 at 6:47 am
Posted on 4/29/25 at 6:47 am
I'm already getting anxious for October.
Trying a new arrow setup. Sirius Supernova 2.0 350 spine arrow with a 100 gr insert and 100 gr tip. Bohning Alpha vanes on top of a wrap. 501 gr total arrow weight at 255 FPS. It's 100 gr heavier than what I'd been shooting so it gives me a little more spacing on my pins so they're not as crowded.
I've been shooting the same length arrows since I was 16. Would tune adjust the rest/nock point until it paper tuned. With these I set the bow level/square and started with a full length bare shaft. I trimmed 1/16" or 1/8" off until it bullet holed then fletched the arrow and checked again. Ended up with a ~28.5" arrow. Magnus Stingers are flying true to the field points out to 30 yards, haven't had a chance to shoot them further than that yet.
I had been shooting Gold Tip Kinetic Pierce micro diameters for a few years. It seemed like they broke every time I shot a deer with one.
What lighted nocks are y'all using? I'd been using Nockturnals. I didn't have good luck with them. Seemed like they'd go through the deer and turn off after if they even lit up at all.
Trying a new arrow setup. Sirius Supernova 2.0 350 spine arrow with a 100 gr insert and 100 gr tip. Bohning Alpha vanes on top of a wrap. 501 gr total arrow weight at 255 FPS. It's 100 gr heavier than what I'd been shooting so it gives me a little more spacing on my pins so they're not as crowded.
I've been shooting the same length arrows since I was 16. Would tune adjust the rest/nock point until it paper tuned. With these I set the bow level/square and started with a full length bare shaft. I trimmed 1/16" or 1/8" off until it bullet holed then fletched the arrow and checked again. Ended up with a ~28.5" arrow. Magnus Stingers are flying true to the field points out to 30 yards, haven't had a chance to shoot them further than that yet.
I had been shooting Gold Tip Kinetic Pierce micro diameters for a few years. It seemed like they broke every time I shot a deer with one.
What lighted nocks are y'all using? I'd been using Nockturnals. I didn't have good luck with them. Seemed like they'd go through the deer and turn off after if they even lit up at all.
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Posted on 4/29/25 at 6:54 am to Loup
I just switched from Sirius Apollos and Tuffhead broadheads to Victory shafts and slick trick broadheads. I got tired of no/slow customer support from Sirius so I went another direction. I had been shooting Sirius for a few years. I haven’t had issues with the Apollos, but customer service matters to me.
Posted on 4/29/25 at 7:07 am to Loup
I have a home full bow shop so I’m always tinkering outside of hunting season. Every spring I reset my knock point, paper tune then broadhead tune out to 50 yds.
I need to get a chrono for my shop so I can play with my arrow components to get my TAW 480-500 gr. and still maintain around 270 fps.
I need to get a chrono for my shop so I can play with my arrow components to get my TAW 480-500 gr. and still maintain around 270 fps.
Posted on 4/29/25 at 7:10 am to Jack Daniel
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I need to get a chrono for my shop
I think one of my next purchases is going to be a Garmin Xero. I borrowed one from a coworker and it's freakin' sweet.
Posted on 4/29/25 at 7:14 am to Loup
quote:I want to try one of these eventually. It just seems like such a sweet concept. I did just put a Trophy Ridge React Pro 5-pin on my bow and I loved how easy it was to sight in out to 60.
I think one of my next purchases is going to be a Garmin Xero.
Posted on 4/29/25 at 7:17 am to AFtigerFan
Life happens and I seldom get to shoot anymore. I'm lucky to get some shooting in and be ready to hunt once or twice during bow season anymore. I think I got to bowhunt twice last year.
Because of the lack of practice I give myself a 20 yard rule these days. Won't take a shot past it because I know I haven't prepared.
Honestly I need to think about trading the compound for a crossbow no more than I get to put time in these days.
I do miss it though.
Because of the lack of practice I give myself a 20 yard rule these days. Won't take a shot past it because I know I haven't prepared.
Honestly I need to think about trading the compound for a crossbow no more than I get to put time in these days.
I do miss it though.
Posted on 4/29/25 at 7:18 am to Loup
I’ve been thinking about it as well. I love the idea of no range finder and not worrying about ranging a deer
Posted on 4/29/25 at 7:28 am to Loup
i definitely should. need to get mine restrung soon
Posted on 4/29/25 at 7:29 am to Loup
I have my own bow shop as well as a garmin chrono. I’m always tinkering. I like working on friends bows too.
I use Sirius Apollos. I have I’m not found their customer support lacking. Recently I ordered the wrong size insert. Sent them an email and got an exchange done in less than a week. The arrows are super tough especially with their ethics archery inserts and collar.
I use Sirius Apollos. I have I’m not found their customer support lacking. Recently I ordered the wrong size insert. Sent them an email and got an exchange done in less than a week. The arrows are super tough especially with their ethics archery inserts and collar.
Posted on 4/29/25 at 12:04 pm to Success
quote:When I first used them, I had the same experience. They were super helpful in helping me get the right arrow spine for my bow, draw length, and poundage.
I have I’m not found their customer support lacking. Recently I ordered the wrong size insert. Sent them an email and got an exchange done in less than a week. The arrows are super tough especially with their ethics archery inserts and collar.
But when they came out with the Tuffhead Evolution wide broadheads, I asked them several questions via email, Facebook, and phone, and I never received a response whatsoever. Then on my last purchase of Apollos, once again I never got a response to some setup questions I had. I tried via Facebook, email, and phone and never received a response.
I've noticed their Facebook page posts are commented on by all of their field staff members (about 90%) instead of other customers. I'm not sure what changed over the last few years, but I've noticed a big difference in support. The products are still great, but I changed to using a local bowshop for my builds.
This post was edited on 4/29/25 at 12:05 pm
Posted on 4/29/25 at 2:24 pm to Loup
I’m actually going lighter with my setup this year. I’ve been shooting the Apollos with a 100gr insert and 125gr iron will head. Total weight is 508gr.
I dropped down to a 100gr head and switched to Zinger fletchings, bringing my total weight down to 473. My new Lift RS is shooting them 295fps. Just waiting for a left handed Axcel driver sight to become available and I’ll be set up.
I dropped down to a 100gr head and switched to Zinger fletchings, bringing my total weight down to 473. My new Lift RS is shooting them 295fps. Just waiting for a left handed Axcel driver sight to become available and I’ll be set up.
Posted on 4/29/25 at 2:37 pm to Loup
Order a pika from Dan Toelke! Being built as we speak. Going old school next season!!
Posted on 4/29/25 at 3:16 pm to Loup
I shot the Total Archery Challenge event in San Antonio last week and I made some Altra .166 centrum premiers for that. My bow is like 5 years old now and I’m really jonesing for a new setup it just keeps shooting lasers. I put a new string on it 2 years ago and I’ve changed peeps, d loops, nock sets, and center serving a couple times but I haven’t moved anything else.
I shot all the new bows there except bowtech and I want to try those out, this may be the year I can’t resist the shiny new bows.
I shot all the new bows there except bowtech and I want to try those out, this may be the year I can’t resist the shiny new bows.
Posted on 4/29/25 at 3:44 pm to Loup
I got some new arrows in a few weeks ago. A tad longer and heavier than my previous ones. Need to dial in my Boonie with them.
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