Buckmaster7600 Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Typical. Went through one side and hung up unable to get through the ribs on the other. I'd like to get a chronograph for this bow now. I know it's at 60 because I tested it myself with weights last year. I don't have reason to doubt the bow other than the fact penetration is bad. Maybe something is off with it and there is a ton of energy not making it to the arrows.Do you have a scale to see what you're drawing?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurtleFace Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 22 minutes ago, Core said: Well kind of :). I hung my bow in the basement from the ceiling by the nock point, then I attached a backpack to the riser and kept adding weights to the bag until I discovered the very exact weight necessary to draw it. Then weighed myself, then myself with the backpack. I got down to adding cans of food at the end, so it was right at 60. At dicks we have a bow scale, maybe your local one will let you get a measurement off it if you do any adjustments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Real_TCIII Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Core do you have a whisker biscuit on there? I feel like those always show a good hole through paper because they correct so much, not always a good indicator of nock travel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chas0218 Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 5 minutes ago, The_Real_TCIII said: Core do you have a whisker biscuit on there? I feel like those always show a good hole through paper because they correct so much, not always a good indicator of nock travel Not many people realize this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckmaster7600 Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Well kind of . I hung my bow in the basement from the ceiling by the nock point, then I attached a backpack to the riser and kept adding weights to the bag until I discovered the very exact weight necessary to draw it. Then weighed myself, then myself with the backpack. I got down to adding cans of food at the end, so it was right at 60.What kind of bow is it?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Five Seasons Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 the same hook type scale you may use when hanging your deer can be used for draw with a pretty good degree of accuracy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowmanMike Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Just walked in to sit on the ground and got busted on the way by a 4 or six point. I thought i was sneakier than that... but i am not. At least he was on his feet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BizCT Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 (edited) 4 minutes ago, BowmanMike said: Just walked in to sit on the ground and got busted on the way by a 4 or six point. I thought i was sneakier than that... but i am not. At least he was on his feet! you wearing a deer costume? if not, that is your issue. Edited October 16, 2017 by Biz-R-OWorld Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowmanMike Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Also found this.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowmanMike Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 3 minutes ago, Biz-R-OWorld said: you wearing a deer costume? if not, that is your issue. who told you about that costume? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachunter Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Sitting in a new stand on the back of my property sun at my back beech nut trees are thick in here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob-c Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Little windy but have been sitting since 2. Have a nice little rub line by my stand. no deer yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tughill Tamer Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Getting out of work early, heading for an evening watch on my private lot, good luck everyone.Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Core Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 24 minutes ago, Buckmaster7600 said: What kind of bow is it? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk PSE Stinger, 50-70, so it's not maxed. I could max it and the arrows are spined for that, but I know 60 is more than ample to get deer. I'm going to give fixed broadheads a go, and for next bow season consider getting heavier arrows. If I could get up to 500 range it would certainly help with penetration. Core do you have a whisker biscuit on there? I feel like those always show a good hole through paper because they correct so much, not always a good indicator of nock travel I do! The thing is so reliable, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadd Rapp Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Out in 7A with my son. We decided on the box blind over looking a clover and brassica field we planted. Raining on and off. But we've been getting pictures of a few bucks using the field every night. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moog5050 Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 39 minutes ago, The_Real_TCIII said: Core do you have a whisker biscuit on there? I feel like those always show a good hole through paper because they correct so much, not always a good indicator of nock travel Good call tacks. Never considered that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 a couple bows i've had you simply couldn't get rid of nock travel but you tuned it with bare shafts and everything the same. arrows on the weak end, low FOC, not tuned for good flight will all lose KE. i've also seen where the bow was tuned to shoot well enough but top or bottom cam hit draw stop before the other. imagine there's some energy loss there as both cams aren't fully rotated. whisker biscuits kill a little energy but not that much out of a well tuned bow, more so with traditional profile vanes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 a couple bows i've had you simply couldn't get rid of nock travel but you tuned it with bare shafts and everything the same. arrows on the weak end, low FOC, not tuned for good flight will all lose KE. i've also seen where the bow was tuned to shoot well enough but top or bottom cam hit draw stop before the other. imagine there's some energy loss there as both cams aren't fully rotated. whisker biscuits kill a little energy but not that much out of a well tuned bow, more so with traditional profile vanes.That's why you gotta go with the blazersSent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuke Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Found four new scrapes this morning, three were little things, the other however was large and without a leaf in it. No rubs yet on my property though. Settled comfortably into a stand that I generally enjoy tonight though. Can see a little ways even with leaves still on. Best of luck to everyone tonight! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WNYBuckHunter Posted October 16, 2017 Author Share Posted October 16, 2017 Well the blind setup is a bust. Just no way to see the deer before they are on top of you. Need to reposition it. Slippedover to a stand that I haven’t used for a couple years. It’s always been a good evening sit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Real_TCIII Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 40 minutes ago, dbHunterNY said: a couple bows i've had you simply couldn't get rid of nock travel but you tuned it with bare shafts and everything the same. arrows on the weak end, low FOC, not tuned for good flight will all lose KE. i've also seen where the bow was tuned to shoot well enough but top or bottom cam hit draw stop before the other. imagine there's some energy loss there as both cams aren't fully rotated. whisker biscuits kill a little energy but not that much out of a well tuned bow, more so with traditional profile vanes. Im not saying the biscuit drags and steals energy, just that it can disguise a lot of issues because it corrects flight somewhat so a good tear isnt always accurate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adkhunter1590 Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Back in the ground blind. Still very windy here. Two fawns in the plot when I walked up. They took off when they saw me. That was at 350. 405 two big does come out. Moving much earlier so far, hope the bucks do the same. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Real_TCIII Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 1 hour ago, Core said: PSE Stinger, 50-70, so it's not maxed. I could max it and the arrows are spined for that, but I know 60 is more than ample to get deer. I'm going to give fixed broadheads a go, and for next bow season consider getting heavier arrows. If I could get up to 500 range it would certainly help with penetration. I do! The thing is so reliable, though. Im not knocking the biscuit, I think theyre a great hunting rest. Just be sure your nock height and centershot are correct. is it wearing unevenly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
growalot Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Back at it in garden blind..don't trust winds to be in any of the stands..so far on squirrel . Most apples on the griud...frown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 7 minutes ago, The_Real_TCIII said: Im not saying the biscuit drags and steals energy, just that it can disguise a lot of issues because it corrects flight somewhat so a good tear isnt always accurate i know what you meant and we're on the same page. Some will argue loss due to pushing vanes through the bristles. every see slow mo cam footage of one. i was just saying there's a little more loss if it's not going through straight and being naturally corrected a little. still not that much loss though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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