Thoughts on arrow weight vs arrow speed

[Planner]

So, with 70+ degree weather today, I headed to Cheyenne Mtn to sight in at 60yds and then explore the walking 3D course.

I really like the way the 10gr FACT weight influenced FOC on the long range trajectory. Winds were gusting so producing a decent group at 70yds was challenging and affected horizontal dispersion. Vertical dispersion was very consistent.

The 3-pin is exactly what I hoped it would be, using the middle pin as the floater, I can set it to 60 and shoot the bottom pin at 70. Pic attached.

Enjoyed the 3D targets as well (30yd grouping pic below). Over all, I think I will stay with this arrow weight/class for the season, maybe exploring the Black Eagle Arrow Renegade which has the same specs as the Kinetic XT. Now that I can fletch and know they don't fly wild at long range, I can just get shafts and save some $.

FWIW, the Kinetics went about 18" into the field target at 60 yards. They definitely carry plenty of KE.

Any thoughts on fixed blade broad heads? On paper, I like the G5 Montec (quality construction, simple and elegant design), QAD Exodus (swept blades over the half-out insert on the Kinetic just makes 'sense' to me) and the chisel tip Muzzy Trocar. I have the G5 Arrow Squaring Device so I will be able to align the broad head with the vanes, if it matters.

[Firehaus]

Nice shooting.

I didn't realize they had an archery range there. How big is the 3D?



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[Planner]

Nice shooting.

I didn't realize they had an archery range there. How big is the 3D?



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The walking 3D side has 14 separate target arrays. Each target sight has both a field target and a 3D animal type target with 4-5 different range markers.

[MileHighOutlaw]

People get wrapped up with heavy weight arrows when hunting elk. I used the same set up for elk as I did for my antelope. Gold Tip Velocity XT's with mechanical broadheads and at 40 yards I put one through both lungs and busted a rib going out theh other side. The elk didn't know what hit it and went roughly 50 yards before expiring. A well placed shot is waht counts.