Waterfield & Kruse Archery

Great data from our friends at PNL Testers

A podcast about arrow setups with my buddy Joe Miles from Mission Whitetail / ASIO Gear a bit back. Joe is a whitetail slayer and my go to on insight chasing big bucks (great podcast and youtube info yall should look at). He also has the best camo pattern available imo (although im financially invested in other gear currently lol). Here is the video so atleast yall can see my ugly mug 🤣

Ep: 38 Discussing the debate about Heavy V.S. Light Arrows with Zach Waterfield from W&K Archery! This week, Zach Waterfield from W&K Archery joins Joe to discuss the debate between heavy and light arrows and which is best for hunting Whitetails, they als...

💥 NEW PRODUCT ALERT💥
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We now offer a line of .165 spinning inserts. This system utilizes a NEW patented pending countersink sleeve to provide the most strength possible for the front of your arrow shaft.
We will be releasing a new line of .204 Spinning Inserts soon with the new countersink sleeves so be on the lookout for more systems to come out with this new
sleeve as we work to finish several future products
Available Sizes:
.165/.234 - .165/.240 165/.245 - .165/.250 165/.255 - .165/.261 165/.264
No Draw Weight Restrictions!

***Please Note: Because this product is brand new, we haven’t yet had a chance to get all the data loaded into our Arrow Compatibility Wizard. To determine the correct Spinning Insert for your arrow shaft you can still use the Compatibility Wizard - just put in your arrow info, and your spine will display the O.D of your arrow. Match that to the closest Spinning Insert size.

Keep those suggestions coming and stay tuned for more surprises!

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We have seen this topic on different forums. We have recieved questions about certain individuals dismissing the bow entirely when talking about lethality or saying they are just springs, the arrow doesn’t care what its fired from…..well…here is something to chew on..

We have ran some numbers for comparison.

PSE Full Throttle set at 55 # with a 27.5” AMO measured draw length.
350gr @ 300 fps avg = 69.93 # KE

Bear Adapt set at 71.2 # with a 30.5” AMO Measured draw length.
350gr @ 307 fps avg = 73.23 # KE

Now if we match draw length (bow still at 71.2 # physical draw weight), that puts the Bear Adapt numbers at
350gr @ 277 fps avg = 59.62 # KE
THEN
Match the physical draw weight
350gr @ 247 fps avg = 47.40 # KE

In order for the Bear to get like KE as the PSE set at 55 #, you would have to put the physical draw weight of the Bear to 86.5 # just to get right at the same KE with the PSE….

If we bring lethality into the mix, which has a great pe*******on potential.
A.) 350gr with 69.93 # KE
B.) 350gr with 47.40 # KE
Both bows are 55 # with a 27.5” draw length….

THE BOW MATTERS!!

This is also why a 50 # recurve will NOT outperform about any 50 # compound with the same arrow, BIG energy difference.

Yes we get thats a bit of an extreme comparison however it still holds true in a 320 vs 340 ibo bow, there WILL be a difference in performance.

Killed a couple endangered species at the R100 with Mean Gene, good times!

So what happens to the arrow spine when you use a longer insert (deeper internal footer)?

We know by cutting an arrow we change its reaction by shortening the two points of flex (making the arrow reaction stiffer or causing less bend). This is one main way we tune traditional bows, use the insert and tip weight desired on an uncut shaft then little by little trim the shaft from the back to make the arrow react stiffer (start with a nock left or “weak” reaction then trim till its plumb straight in the target, if you go to far then it will become nock right or “to stiff”).

Using a Ram tester you can see the amount of deflection changes by shortening the distance between the two points of flex by using a longer internal footer or by making the arrow shorter (less bend) however the static spine of the arrow always stays the same (there is a formula to calculate the correct spine when the rollers are not set at the recommended distance for testing). The reading without an insert in the shaft measuring at the same points pictured show the same amount of deflection each way (again not changing the static spine but changing the way it will react).

When using a spine program, we recommend putting your arrow carbon to carbon length .75-1” shorter than it measures if using a longer than factory insert like the one pictured from Ethics Archery (.75” for SS and 1” for AL insert).

Praise his name for He is Risen! Hope Yall have a Happy Easter and enjoy some outdoor fun on this beautiful day.

Yall be careful and contact Ravin Crossbows if you have an R500.

Recall Notice!: Ravin R500 Model Crossbows. If nearly but not fully c**ked, the crossbow can discharge unexpectedly while consumers c**k or unc**k the crossbow, posing an injury hazard. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Ravin R500 series crossbows and contact Ravin Crossbows for a free repair. No other Ravin models are involved in this recall. For more information, call Ravin Crossbows toll-free at 888-769-7287 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, email at [email protected] or online at https://www.ravincrossbows.com/r500recall or www.ravincrossbows.com and click on “Safety & Instruction” then “Recall Notices” for more information.
Nothing is more important than the safety of our customers.

Had a good time shooting with the guys today at the Center 5 shoot in Newport News

Ethics is making Titanium components now!!!

So Clean! Titanium Static Inserts are game changers!
www.ethicsarchery.com

Gonna be a busy summer

Awesome!!! Great option for folks that like to tinker or for those who want to lighten their hunting arrow up for some target stuff like TAC.

💥 NEW PRODUCT ALERT💥

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We now offer 50 and 75 grain .310 Standard (5/16) Field Points

These Field points have a standard 8/32 thread and work with the following:
- All Static Inserts except for the .300
- All .165 and .204 outsert systems except for the .204/.295,.302,.307, and .312 systems
- All Spinning inserts except for the .300

Keep letting us know what you want to see and we will continue to do our best to make it happen!
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Installed new UnBound Archery strings on another couple bows. We really enjoy working with UnBound strings and cables because the accuracy with which they are made translates into easy installations. A couple twists and you’re in spec. Initial setup holds true for a long time, minimizing re-tunes. Furthermore, UnBound Archery provides fantastic customer service if a need arises.

Nock tuning arrows…is it a thing?
Yes..Yes it is.
Now with that being said, some arrows from the same batch may not require nock tuning (all depends on the spine variation / consistency around the shaft) where if you rotate the nock 90 degrees, the tear (or reaction) doesn’t change.

To properly tune a bow, you need a correctly spined arrow that does NOT change the tear by rotating the nock every 90 degrees (at 4 points). You also want all your arrows reacting the same no matter what direction the tear is (all nock left, right, etc) in order to properly tune.

Afterwards, If you have an arrow that doesn’t want to group with the rest (a flyer if you will) or that is flying a bit funny, rotate to the next vane, then the next to see if that brings it back into the group. You can also change the nock itself out as well as sometimes that is the culprit to poor arrow flight / reaction.

Another custom built set, ready to go!

Had an enjoyable experience shooting at the Lancaster Classic. Alot of impressive, talented archers. I shot well, but came nowhere close to the finals.

Pretty cool video about APA Archery

APA Archery - Our Story The history behind APA Innovations Inc. To learn more visit: https://www.apaarchery.com/

Here’s to 2024!!! Hope yall have a blessed and prosperous year!

Tim Gillingham Hammer Archery going to another great company. Best of luck Tim and can’t wait to see all that you accomplish with Mathews Archery, Inc.

Professional archer Tim Gillingham Hammer Archery joins Greg Poole on the podcast today to discuss his termination from Bowtech mid contract and his decision to sign with Mathews Archery, Inc. as he looks to continue his winning ways!!

From our Family to yours, hope you all have a blessed day!

A great day for some range time!

Happy Veterans Day to all those who have SERVED this great Nation!

New bows from Hoyt Archery

CARBON RX-8 and ALPHA X | HOYT Introducing the Hoyt Carbon RX-8 and Alpha X. Relentless engineering in carbon and aluminum has delivered our quietest, most efficient bows ever. Which one d...

Stay tuned!

Coming 11/8/23:
- New aluminum flagship bow
- New carbon flagship bow
- New cam system
- New bow and accessory colors
- New limb design
- New string system
- New and improved Go-Stix bow stand
- A shot experience unlike any other

We'll see ya Wednesday!