Chronographed the Vixen today

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learn2flyfish
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Chronographed the Vixen today

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Used 4 different types of bolts and two different weight field points, 100 grain and 150. I don't think the string is stock but I'm not 100% sure.

First up were the aluminum 2219.
504 grain - 251fps
455 grain - 259 fps

Maxima Carbon Express
431 grain - 263 fps
382 grain - 272 fps

Excel Firebolt
421 grain - 265 fps (I might have mis weighed this one)
378 grain - 274 fps

Kodabow Magnum
458.5 grain - 258 fps
408.5 grain - 267 fps


I was wanting to put the Zeiss X-bow scope on it but the slowest speed on the power ring for this scope is 270 fps. Do y'all think I'm close enough shooting the heavier bolts? I kinda want to use the heavier bolts because I have bolt cutter broad heads.

If not, how can I get a little more juice out of it?

Or should I just go with another scope? Maybe the Leopold or the Hawke?

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The zeiss xb is a great scope nothing wrong with shooting around 385gr out of that bow.
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Sloppy Does wrote:The zeiss xb is a great scope nothing wrong with shooting around 385gr out of that bow.

Where can I find such and still use the 150 grain field tips?

I thought I had stock arrows with the bow but nothing I have is that light. Wait, I may have one more fire bolt to try.

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ArcheryAddict wrote:The Easton arrows (fire bolt,Diablo,quill) are actually pretty heavy grain per inch wise. They weight 10.5grs per inch you can get down to 375-385 with a lot of different arrows (zombies,executioners,gt ballistics) while still useing a 150gr point as long as you use a aluminum insert. How long are your arrows?
Everything I have now is 20".

Those other firebolts may have an aluminum insert. I'll weight them when I get home.
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Image[/URL] CROSSBONES is a tad pricy but i love it on my vixer adjusts down to 250 fps great choice my vixen drives tacks even at 40 yards .
Vixen 2, metal ibex,Phoenix,sapphire,matrix 330 ,matrix 355 ,vortex and baby grand piano y25 relayer.
Trigger tecs,leupold crossbones and nikon bolts.
Zombie slayers and mostly swat broadheads.
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Vixen 2, metal ibex,Phoenix,sapphire,matrix 330 ,matrix 355 ,vortex and baby grand piano y25 relayer.
Trigger tecs,leupold crossbones and nikon bolts.
Zombie slayers and mostly swat broadheads.
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I'm shooting 18" BEA ZombieSlayers with 100 gr points out of my Vixen. It does well for me. :)
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