{"id":4313,"date":"2025-12-22T04:24:56","date_gmt":"2025-12-22T04:24:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sawahsolutions.com\/range\/building-arrows-for-western-big-game\/"},"modified":"2025-12-22T04:24:56","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T04:24:56","slug":"building-arrows-for-western-big-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sawahsolutions.com\/range\/building-arrows-for-western-big-game\/","title":{"rendered":"Building Arrows for Western Big Game"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Building Hunting Arrows | Element Archery<\/h3>\n<p>For years I\u2019ve shot the same arrow setup and as of late I\u2019ve been contemplating changing that arrow setup. With the recent trend and growing awareness of increasing an arrows FOC and the benefits that it brings I\u2019ve decided to change my arrow set up this season to increase arrow weight and achieve a much more desirable arrow FOC.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Arrow FOC and Why is it Important?<\/h4>\n<p>The acronym FOC stands for front of center and it is the percentage of an arrow\u2019s total weight that is in the front half of the arrow. The more weight that is in the front half of the arrow the higher it\u2019s FOC will be. An arrow with a higher FOC will stabilize the flight of an arrow and increase its downrange accuracy. It\u2019s one of the key elements in shaping the trajectory of the arrow. The ideal percentage for FOC for hunting is between 10%-15% but some hunters go even higher. It all depends on how your setup tunes and the desired results you\u2019re attempting to achieve.<\/p>\n<p>In this short segment, we share and explain the arrow and components chosen to achieve my arrow FOC.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Building Big Game Hunting Arrows | Typhoon Element Arrows\" width=\"801\" height=\"451\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/18JrwLV5E2E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Below is the list of Tools and Compenents used:<\/h4>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">&#13;<\/p>\n<li>100-grain weighted insert with a 100-grain weighted point.<\/li>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" class=\"wp-image-9222\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purehunting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/PureHunting_ArrowBuild_Pic2-e1554737339723-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/purehunting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/PureHunting_ArrowBuild_Pic2-e1554737339723-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/purehunting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/PureHunting_ArrowBuild_Pic2-e1554737339723-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/purehunting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/PureHunting_ArrowBuild_Pic2-e1554737339723-100x133.jpg 100w, https:\/\/purehunting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/PureHunting_ArrowBuild_Pic2-e1554737339723-1073x1431.jpg 1073w, https:\/\/purehunting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/PureHunting_ArrowBuild_Pic2-e1554737339723-1500x2000.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">&#13;<\/p>\n<li>AAE Max Stealth Vanes\u2013 One vane is 2.6\u2033 long X .50\u2033 high and weighs 9.2 grain +\/- .5 grains<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>AAE Max Bond\u2013 is a high-viscosity liquid that is easy to work with and penetrates well when using our tough Elastimax material.\u00a0 Whether you are fletching carbon or aluminum, this is the toughest glue available.<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>AAE MAXweld Primer Penn\u2013 creates an amazing \u201cWeld\u201d between any Max material vane and the archers chosen arrow.<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>AAE Max Clean Arrow Wipes\u2013 are a quick and easy method of cleaning arrow shafts for proper fletching adhesion.\u00a0<\/li>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" class=\"wp-image-9221\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purehunting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/PureHunting_ArrowBuild_Pic1-e1554737054743-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/purehunting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/PureHunting_ArrowBuild_Pic1-e1554737054743-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/purehunting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/PureHunting_ArrowBuild_Pic1-e1554737054743-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/purehunting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/PureHunting_ArrowBuild_Pic1-e1554737054743-100x133.jpg 100w, https:\/\/purehunting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/PureHunting_ArrowBuild_Pic1-e1554737054743-1073x1431.jpg 1073w, https:\/\/purehunting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/PureHunting_ArrowBuild_Pic1-e1554737054743-1500x2000.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Easton Quickbond Insert Adhesive\u2013 Impact resistant and ready to shoot in about 30 minutes.<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Bitzenburger Fletching Jig\u2013 This fletching jig is made of long lasting die cast alloy. There are no plastic parts and it is built to last. Some say it is \u201cthe last jig you will ever buy.\u201d I fletched mine with a right helical.<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Nock Out Lighted Nocks\u2013 I shoot the Contender lighted nock that weighs around 21-25 grains depending upon the size of the bushing used.<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Arrow Spinner- Checks straightness of shaft, nock, insert, and point. Also, it is the easiest way to check broadhead straightness.<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Scale- to measure arrow components and the finished product.<\/li>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" class=\"wp-image-9223\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purehunting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/PureHunting_ArrowBuild_Pic3-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/purehunting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/PureHunting_ArrowBuild_Pic3-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/purehunting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/PureHunting_ArrowBuild_Pic3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/purehunting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/PureHunting_ArrowBuild_Pic3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/purehunting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/PureHunting_ArrowBuild_Pic3-100x75.jpg 100w, https:\/\/purehunting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/PureHunting_ArrowBuild_Pic3-1073x805.jpg 1073w, https:\/\/purehunting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/PureHunting_ArrowBuild_Pic3-1500x1125.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>You can see how I like to build and customize arrows, the next step in the process will be shooting and adjusting my sight tape to find out how these higher FOC arrows perform.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Read the full article <a href=\"https:\/\/purehunting.com\/building-arrows-for-western-big-game\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">here<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Building Hunting Arrows | Element Archery For years I\u2019ve shot the same arrow setup and as of late I\u2019ve been contemplating changing that arrow setup. 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