Footing arrows for a compound bow

[William Hanson (live2hunt)]

So I've been hanging with this trad guy and haven't made the jump myself (likely next year), anyway he foots his carbon arrows with an aluminum sleeve and he's talked me into giving it a shot with mine. Just curious if any other compound guys do this? Have you noticed any disadvantages?

 

[N2TRKYS]

Why would you do that?

 

[tipsntails7]

Why would you do that?

It makes the end of the arrow extremely strong, especially for blunts and judo's, guys who stump shoot a lot like to do it as it save arrows when done right.

 

[N2TRKYS]

It makes the end of the arrow extremely strong, especially for blunts and judo's, guys who stump shoot a lot like to do it as it save arrows when done right.

10/4. I've never shot stumps with my compound, so maybe that's why I'm unfamiliar with it. Thanks

 

[Tilzbow]

I did it with some Gold Tip Kinetics to strengthen the half out/insert. No disadvantage if your arrow is long enough so the footing doesn't interfere with the rest and if the extra 10 grains doesn't affect tune.

 

[doverpack12]

Just don't shoot a bag target

 

[Jacob Chapman]

I have, works really well.

As stated, stay away from bag targets. I beveled the trailing edge and that helped a little. I like to shoot at random stuff when I'm out hunting, but especially for small game they work really well and saves arrows. Cheap and fun to do

 

[William Hanson (live2hunt)]

Wonder why it's not more popular?

 

[Trial153]

I stopped making my own footings when Ray at VPA came out with his flanged footing. They are better then anything I can make ...

 

[jmez]

Wonder why it's not more popular?

Because most guys shoot bag targets.

 

[Brightwhite]

What's wrong with bag targets? I don't have one, I use a couple block targets, but I'm curious???

 

[MattB]

Wonder why it's not more popular?

Because they only make an arrow so much stronger, they are work to make, and they have downsides like making arrow removal from bag targets more difficult.

 

[William Hanson (live2hunt)]

I use a block target and occasionally fiber board targets, it seems to make the arrows marginally easier to draw from those styles with footings on.

 

[Tilzbow]

I taper my footings with a reloading tool and haven't had any troubles with bag targets.

 

[William Hanson (live2hunt)]

I did taper the back as well

 

[Moose2367]

Put them in a drill and spin it on some emery paper both ends, helps penetration and removal issues.

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[Jake Leibke]

I did it with some VAP I had D6 inserts in. It made a world of difference. Like others said I tapered both ends of the footer. The ones I made had a slight whistle in flight.


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[5MilesBack]

Because most guys shoot bag targets.

Really? I never really gave it much thought, but I don't think I know anybody that shoots bag targets.

As for the footings, I never really had any need to foot my arrows. But these GT Kinetic 200's are about the least durable arrows I've shot. I might have to consider it.

 

[William Hanson (live2hunt)]

So far I'm pretty impressed with the arrow performance after footing them. They seem to get better penetration and group just as well as before footing.

 

[N2TRKYS]

Would y'all post a pic of your arrows that are footed?