Beyond the bro' science, arrow setups

[robby denning]

hey all,
This was a refreshing Rokcast podcast as @Bill V provides the physics/formulas behind building a deep penetrating arrow. While I like Aron's/Gillinham's/Ashby/Gritty and all the other bro's discussion/arguments on the topic of heavy arrows/FOC etc, I thought Bill explained it the best on this podcast. Yes he owns Ironwill, but he puts out the formulas to consider for velocity/momentum/arc/penetration. Took me back to college physics class, so very believable for me. Good stuff if you haven't listened to it.

East to West Archery Setups with Bill Vanderheyden

This week Bill Vanderheyden of Iron Will Outfitters joins us for a discussion. We talk about how Bill transitioned his archery equipment from hunting Wisconsin whitetail to Colorado elk. We talk arrow weight, the importance of broadhead sharpness and what is new with Iron Will...

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[Jimbob]

Good stuff, it's always nice to listen to very knowledgable people with EXPERIENCE in the field and the lab.

 

[Bill V]

Thanks Robby. If anyone has questions after listening, reply here and I'll try to get them answered.

 

[Jimbob]

Have you tested your broad heads in the wind compared to a mech or field point?

At long range do you set up your bow for field point or broad head ?

Thanks Bill


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[5MilesBack]

Took me back to college physics class, so very believable for me.

Archery is about the only thing I ever use physics for, for the most part.

 

[robby denning]

Archery is about the only thing I ever use physics for, for the most part.

me too ahahahaha

 

[Billy Goat]

Are these podcasts available to read? I don't get into listening to stuff. Maybe I will at some point but I don't stream anything. Be nice for me to read the interview and discussion. Probably partly cause I don't hear too well.

 

[Tango1]

That was a good podcast. I enjoyed the longer length/format vs earlier episodes

 

[Bill V]

Have you tested your broad heads in the wind compared to a mech or field point?

At long range do you set up your bow for field point or broad head ?

Thanks Bill


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I recently bought a shooting machine to quantify the difference in wind drift and drop for our different broadheads vs. field points at long distance. I'll report the results once I have time to complete the experiments. When shooting by hand, the difference is smaller than my group sizes, so hard to quantify but not substantial.

 

[Swampcruiser]

Definitely a great listen.

 

[Trial153]

This will get me through part of tomorrow mornings dread mill.... looking forward to it.

 

[bojangles808]

Thanks Robby. If anyone has questions after listening, reply here and I'll try to get them answered.

curious what was the rear deploying mechanical you used in your testing. i enjoyed the podcast and insight

 

[Bill V]

curious what was the rear deploying mechanical you used in your testing. i enjoyed the podcast and insight

I don't name other companies broadheads that I test. I have tested several of the top mechanical heads though and found similar problems with very high force to penetrate as well as very poor edge retention and durability problems on bones.

 

[robby denning]

I don't name other companies broadheads that I test

that's understandable and good policy