magnus
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I'd like some suggestions from those of you using a Strykeforce or any of the higher speed 350 fps+ bows. I've talked to people using other bows and they are having good success with several of the fixed heads flying down near 300 fps. Sonics and Slick Tricks were supposed to be the ones to use in the SF. Out of my SF the 125 gr. Sonics shoot about 6" high and 1" left. They are very consistent and group well, but don't shoot anything at all like my field tips. I even called the mfgr's and talked with them and soon as I said I'm shooting at 380+ they said forget it. No guarantees on performance as they have not been tested at those speeds. I got that from 2 different companies so I'm now very reluctant to try something that the mfgr will not say it even works well at all. The broadheads and field tips weigh close to the same on my scale. In fact the field tips are actually a few grains heavier. My Gold Tip Laser II's with brass inserts and 2" Blazers and plastic nocks weigh -
421.303 - Field points
424.690 - Sonic Pro Broadheads
429.174 - Sonic Pro with practice blades
(alum. nocks add about 7-8 grains)
The Sonics with either sharp or practice blades fly consistently, just not at all like the field tips. (6" high - 1" left) at 20 yds. I've even tried different field tips but no differences. It's quite an adjustment, but they are consistent. I've been thinking of adding some weight insert allen screws in the tip before I screw the blades on when I'm using the broadheads to see if that has any effect on performance. But, have not tried it as yet and am afraid what the added weight will do at longer ranges as I do shoot a lot at 50 and 65 yds.
I'm not partial to any brand of arrows, tips or fletchings, but would like to see better consistency when switching between field tips and broadheads. Most of the broadhead mfgr's unfortunately don't test their products at all in crossbows let alone the higher speed bows.
I'm always looking for new ideas.
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421.303 - Field points
424.690 - Sonic Pro Broadheads
429.174 - Sonic Pro with practice blades
(alum. nocks add about 7-8 grains)
The Sonics with either sharp or practice blades fly consistently, just not at all like the field tips. (6" high - 1" left) at 20 yds. I've even tried different field tips but no differences. It's quite an adjustment, but they are consistent. I've been thinking of adding some weight insert allen screws in the tip before I screw the blades on when I'm using the broadheads to see if that has any effect on performance. But, have not tried it as yet and am afraid what the added weight will do at longer ranges as I do shoot a lot at 50 and 65 yds.
I'm not partial to any brand of arrows, tips or fletchings, but would like to see better consistency when switching between field tips and broadheads. Most of the broadhead mfgr's unfortunately don't test their products at all in crossbows let alone the higher speed bows.
I'm always looking for new ideas.
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