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ComfyBear,
Actually the outside diameter of the 2216 and 2219 are both 22/64". The thickness of the walls is the difference, so the inside diameter of the 2219 is less because the walls are thicker.
Back to the question:
Lots of things come into play here. The 2216 will flex a bit more under the strain of the released string, and may thus come off the rail pointed in a slightly different direction. Usually the oscillation is up and down. The distance above the rail of the sighting system can change "perceived" trajectory at longer distances....less drop at longer ranges for higher sights in relation to the "bore" for centerfires and rail for crossbows. Also, the heavier arrow drops more at typical sight in distance of 20 yards, meaning that the rail is angled more upward when shot, so there is a bit of built in compensation and the heavier arrow may hit higher at "some" longer distances.....more likely higher at 30. Physics and gravity will catch up at longer distances....however the momentum of the heavier arrow will "hold" its velocity or shed less velocity at longer distances than a lighter arrow that starts out faster.......now it is all clear as MUD ain't it.
Anyway, welcome aboard and enjoy shooting!
Actually the outside diameter of the 2216 and 2219 are both 22/64". The thickness of the walls is the difference, so the inside diameter of the 2219 is less because the walls are thicker.
Back to the question:
Lots of things come into play here. The 2216 will flex a bit more under the strain of the released string, and may thus come off the rail pointed in a slightly different direction. Usually the oscillation is up and down. The distance above the rail of the sighting system can change "perceived" trajectory at longer distances....less drop at longer ranges for higher sights in relation to the "bore" for centerfires and rail for crossbows. Also, the heavier arrow drops more at typical sight in distance of 20 yards, meaning that the rail is angled more upward when shot, so there is a bit of built in compensation and the heavier arrow may hit higher at "some" longer distances.....more likely higher at 30. Physics and gravity will catch up at longer distances....however the momentum of the heavier arrow will "hold" its velocity or shed less velocity at longer distances than a lighter arrow that starts out faster.......now it is all clear as MUD ain't it.
Anyway, welcome aboard and enjoy shooting!
bomtek44
Greetings
Thanks one and all for the welcomes and explanations. My best guess was a matter of differing shaft spines and flex affecting the departure angle slightly, but having just started I wanted cross opinions to consider. Just ordered a crossbow butt because I can't roll our round bales tight enough (works with the compounds) to stop penetration to the fletch and dirt is too abrasive. Had some success on hydraulic press rebinding wheat straw, but it will shoot thru everywhere except dense center square foot. Don't think the noise issue will be a factor hunting with this speed. Never chose to shoot much past thirty yards, anyway and it's mostly cheek shock. Got a couple of private messages and if my replys didn't make it please let me know. I'm new to this forum business, too. Again, thanks all for the friendly exchange. Also apoligize for any confusion with my question by not clarifying that the lighter Ten Points were series 22 carbon and scope setting never changed for the heavier aluminum 2219's, they just hit higher close and far.
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