Desert Archer
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Warning about Spine
I bought a dozen of the 400 Navigator FMJs from Lancaster Archery Supply in the US. I have been shooting the 430 Navigator but wanted to go up in bow weight for NFAA/IFAA Field (specifically for the 70 and 80 yard shots). Also wanted a heavier arrow to help my point of aim (barebow recurve) on the close shots.
Turns out the 400 FMJ tune almost exactly like the 430s in the original configuration. Easton (a factory rep) says it is because of the heavier weight. 430 Nav is 8.4 gpi while the FMJ is 9.5 gpi.
Anyway, I now have about $210 in shafts and points that aren't working as intended. Just wanted to let anyone looking for a stiffer Navigator like I was to be warned. You would probably need to order the FMJs at least two steps heavier in spine than the old Navs (which they don't offer for me).
Dave
I bought a dozen of the 400 Navigator FMJs from Lancaster Archery Supply in the US. I have been shooting the 430 Navigator but wanted to go up in bow weight for NFAA/IFAA Field (specifically for the 70 and 80 yard shots). Also wanted a heavier arrow to help my point of aim (barebow recurve) on the close shots.
Turns out the 400 FMJ tune almost exactly like the 430s in the original configuration. Easton (a factory rep) says it is because of the heavier weight. 430 Nav is 8.4 gpi while the FMJ is 9.5 gpi.
Anyway, I now have about $210 in shafts and points that aren't working as intended. Just wanted to let anyone looking for a stiffer Navigator like I was to be warned. You would probably need to order the FMJs at least two steps heavier in spine than the old Navs (which they don't offer for me).
Dave