Swamphunter Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 So, currently what yardage pins to you guys who hunt open areas use? I have a 25 yard pin that kills everything I'll ever get a crack at where I hunt. Since I am headed for Wyoming to hunt speed goats in a few months, I want to know what pins I should set up..25, 35, 45... will just have me adding two more pins, or I can go 20, 30, 40, 50..... Give me your opinions open country hunters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 Everything from 10 yards out to 60 yrds Ken ... I setup mine for 20,30,40,50 ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 I think, you should at least, strive to be competent out to 50yds. You actually need to shoot your broadheads at a target to check your sights at any distance over 30yds, in my opinion. This "hits the same as fieldpoints" marketing hype is rarely reality past 30yds. So do yourself a big favor and actually check it! You might be in for a big shock. Some folks group arrows just fine for hunting at 50yds and beyond. I know folks who are competant out to 70yds. They pick their shots carefully and strive to get closer but if they can't and they judge it's a legit opportunity, they can do it. I've personally witnessed them take shots I would never take. Doesn't mean they were wrong. Just better. For the most part I want under 35. But if my only opportunity is just under 50 and it's a good one. I'll take it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted May 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 There was a time that I was very competent out to 50 - 60 yards. Of course with family and work obligations, and the time to shoot every day long gone, I don't trust myself shooting past 40 yards right now. By Sept 1st, I think I'll be ok to 50, but won't push it past that. Think I'll set the pins up as 20,30,40,50.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 There was a time that I was very competent out to 50 - 60 yards. Of course with family and work obligations, and the time to shoot every day long gone, I don't trust myself shooting past 40 yards right now. By Sept 1st, I think I'll be ok to 50, but won't push it past that. Think I'll set the pins up as 20,30,40,50.... You should be good to go. Just don't forget to launch a broadhead or few at the longer distances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted May 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 You should be good to go. Just don't forget to launch a broadhead or few at the longer distances. I always shoot my broadheads at my ranges before the season.... too much work into a blown shot opportunity with my limited time to hunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m gardner Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 If you'll hunt out of blinds at waterholes 40 should be okay. Wyoming is famous for it's windy weather, so practice with your broadheads when it is windy. I use NAP Shockwaves when it's windy because they are the least affected I've experimented with. You may find your broadheads plane badly in the 10 to 40 mph winds that are common in Wyoming. Good luck. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 I always shoot my broadheads at my ranges before the season.... too much work into a blown shot opportunity with my limited time to hunt. No kidding. Next thing you'll know you'll be shooting speed goats in the eye or something crazy like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimT Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 Someone did that once I heard.... Who could it be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 If you'll hunt out of blinds at waterholes 40 should be okay. Wyoming is famous for it's windy weather, so practice with your broadheads when it is windy. I use NAP Shockwaves when it's windy because they are the least affected I've experimented with. You may find your broadheads plane badly in the 10 to 40 mph winds that are common in Wyoming. Good luck. Mark That's a really good point! In general mechanicals do better in crosswinds. High efficiency low profile fletchings like blazers also help in a cross wind. One thing I did that was a real eye opener for me is test some 125gr heads against some 100gr heads. Yes the 125s launch a little slower (not much) but they definitely group better at longer ranges for me. Even mechanicals will "plane" some. Some worse than others. A little extra weight can be the right compromise though. So don't get locked into a specific weight. My brother really likes the NAP Shockwaves. My preference is the Rocket Stricknines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 Everything from 10 yards out to 60 yrds Ken ... I setup mine for 20,30,40,50 ... Same here 20 to 60 yards since I got my range finder, 10 yard increments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okiedog Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 I have always shot 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted May 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 I shoot Rocky Mountain Snyper XP3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 my pins are 25, 30 40 50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowJoe Posted May 24, 2009 Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 Well, since nobody else has much experience with them, I'll recommend you shoot F.O.B.s. I welcome all grief over them because I know they work. I finally got my setup shooting great out to 50 yds and I did it in less than 50 shots. I tuned my drop-away rest for clearance and am shooting the heck out of the center of my target, even out to 50 yds. I have no problem with them and all I can say is that it's like throwing darts. They fly great, have next to no wind planing and work better with broadheads than any normal fletching. Plus, no gluing fletching in place or worry about in the field damage when you can fix them in the field in a matter of seconds. I know I sound like an infommercial but I really love them. Not to mention, it's only $20 for a dozen compared to $40 or $50 for a dozen arrows to be hand fletched (imperfections included). Just food for thought. Check out the videos on Starrflight.com. Good luck and I hope to join Steve in a few years in WY myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted May 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 Thanks Joe, but other than cutting my arrows, (don't have an arrow saw), I wrap and fletch my own arrows... without imperfections! j/k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowJoe Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 I love to fletch arrows and do wraps and all that stuff too. It's a big headache relief though to know that you have a lot less fly-away arrows thanks to F.O.B. Good luck on your hunt. I hear eyeballs are a good target but you might wanna aim for that white and brown line tight behind the shoulder. Just a point of reference. LOL!:eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2008 Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 I recently picked up a Black Flashpoint 5 pin Sight. I love shooting distance and I have my pins set for 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, and once I get one more pin I'll have a 70 yard pin. I practice religously at 50 and do like to extend my shots a little more than that sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskybnd Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 i have my pins at 10.20.30.40.50.60. i only put the 10 in this year couse i'm tired of shooting over their backs when there only 3 to 9 yards away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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