Tracer nock/FOC question

[FourthHrsmnn]

I'm wondering what these lighted nocks will do to my accuracy since they add about 30gr. to the back of the arrow. Should I switch to a 125gr. braoadhead? longer arrow? I'm a little concerned about KE/penetration and such. Anybody have any experience or suggestions on how to set up? I'm shooting a: - Carbon Express Maxima 350 (8.9gpi)
- 29.125" arrow from insert to nock groove
- 4" feathers
- 67# w/ 29"dl

Also, I'm at about 260fps w/out Tracers. How much speed can I expect to lose by adding 30gr.? Thanks a bunch--

[Bowhuntingobsession]

I saw Biggen last night and he just started shooting tracers. He said it didnt make any difference. He is shooting 125 grain Axis 340's.

[Texas Grown]

You should be alright with the FOC. If you are useing the new Hunters, you should still be alright with KE and/or penitration. I built mine based on useing Luminocks. I shoot a 26" 250 Maxima shaft @ 65-68 lbs with a 28" draw. I could use a 28" and there would not be enough difference to notice except in shaft spine. Then I would step up to the 350s. I also use a 100 gr head, the new ultra light incerts from CX that come with the Maxima s (8.5 grains), and 2" Blazers. I shot the old Luminocks which weighted 29 grains before the new ones were produced. The new Luminocks weigh 22 grains.

As a basic rule of thumb, try for 10-15% FOC.

If you see your arrows "kicking" slightly left when released, I would lighten the poundage by a couple of pounds or go with a lighter head. If it kicks right then increase the poundage or head weight.

Hope this helps.

[FourthHrsmnn]

Thanks for the replies. I think I'll leave everything as is until I shoot and see what develops. I'm still learning how to set-up and not change too many things at once. It just seems out of whack and too heavy. I can't seem to make the FOC% come out the way I want to. I've looked at several different ways to calculate this FOC and now my brain is fried. I think I need a barley break! For what it's worth, I'm shooting an arrow(Maxima 350,wrap, blazers,bull dog collar) that is 30 7/8" long from broadhead-tip(100gr.muzzy) to nock groove. Center of the arrow is 15 7/16", and the balance point is at 14 1/4". Sorry for the technical explanation, just thought maybe someone might up to the task of helping me sort this out. Thanks again--

[Texas Grown]

I would drop the coller and maybe the wrap. That should put you in the ball park . As it is, by your mesurements, you are 7.6% FOC