Arrow Build and Tuning Instructions

Quick video for those who ask me what spine and bare shaft kit to buy
All the videos mentioned here are in this playlist.
Ordering and Arrow Tuning Playlist: • How to order Ranch Fai...

[@ryanstarr1342]

He really does respond to messages. Ask him questions because he genuinely cares. Cheers!

[@Glaciershark]

Troy is cool.

[@johnyhawgleg]

He definitely does. He was a great help for me finding more information for doing high FOC on my crossbow bolts.

[@andrewmccann7572]

Very helpful!

[@spencerjohnson72]

Troy helped me two years ago with his videos and emails. Just pulled my arrows out after a year hiatus and they’re dialed in 40 yard darts-and I’m not very skilled. Just saw the Nock On podcast and it was a fantastic display of Troy’s patience, confidence, and humility while being questioned by someone who really didn’t know what Troy has been teaching and how he gives us informational tools-not blind prescriptions.

[@RanchFairy]

Thank you.

[@johnathonarnold9070]

Got my kit and had a few hiccups because my bow was not all squared up, Troy gave me a list of things to try out and the first two got me right. 3 different configurations shot bullet holes for me. You just can’t go wrong with Sirius and Mr Fowler. Now I’ve ordered my Apollos and I’m super excited. Couldn’t be happier. If you are on the fence or scared to tinker like I was, DONT BE! They don’t leave you hanging and you can do it.

[@RanchFairy]

glad I could help

[@waynebuchan6461]

Troy helped me get my Bear Adapt + ready. He is a true wealth of knowledge. Thank you Troy.

[@The_Judge300]

I think that all bowhunters that hunt with compound bows should choose a stiffer shaft than they think they will need. I have been bare shaft tuning for 20+ years and it improves the arrow flight VERY much. And it is also better for penetration. I always bare shaft tune out to at least 20 yards and even at times shoot them out to 30 yards just because I love to see how extremely well the bare shafts fly that far.

[@jasonard7227]

yes he does respond and is a good dude who cares about real people who need real help

[@bobmcglothlin1562]

Thank you for the quick response, I will definitely check out the information later today.

[@tonyv3659]

THANKS Troy for all your help, i am a new archer. I finally am shooting a real arrow, but you must stick with the process tinker tinker . Eventually, you arrive . I now know by this process my arrow correct lenth ,spine broadhead wt for my arrow and bow to work together . Like the man I too have about every arrow out there testing trying to find one that would fly right. I almost gave up until I reach out to Troy . This is not for the faint of heart it takes work ,commitment, time, and persistence, but all it does is train you on how to use your tools on the bow perfectly . Those guys at Sirius can't say enough good things about them, so willing to help you all the way. Happy hunting.

[@harkeeratsingh5742]

Nice work by @Ranch Fairy and Dr Ashby. We Sikhs in particular can appreciate what you do because in our religion we bow down towards weapons and no1 appears to be focusing on the point more than you/Dr Ashby. Thanks

[@robertoclaytone]

Troy, I've been following you from the beginning. I've also been studying Ashby studied for years. I've been shooting since the 80s. I personally enjoy your autopsies or whatever you call them. I wish you had time to do even more. Keep it up.

[@denniswehling2147]

Troy thanks for all the help and guidance. Love the videos and all you do for bowhunters and the Ashby Foundation. Two elk so far with total pass throughs quartering in and quartering away and no blood trailing was needed.

[@jacobfowler2215]

Troy thankyou im playing with the heavy field points and having alot of fun just wamt to say thankyou again for your time and willingness to give back to this great sport

[@tyanderson4267]

Got my test kit today thanks for the videos

[@ericsmith6443]

I can attest to that also. Good dude

[@ronmacdougall9612]

Another great video chief

[@wicky383]

Great information. I went to a heavier arrow setup last year with my new bow. PSE Fortis 27.5 draw length at 70lbs. 250 Goldtip, 100 grain brass insert, and a 150 grain Magnus stinger. Not sure if it was just me or the arrows but didn't seem to shoot great groups past 25 yards. Definitely will be looking into bareshaft tuning this spring. I did manage to harvest what we would call a management buck back on the farm. At 20 yards put it right through his heart. The trauma around the ribcage was unreal!!!

[@kevindown1592]

Right now I’m between bows. I have $ money set aside to buy one. I plan to order the test kit right after I get my bow figuring that would be the best time to decide what RF arrow I’m going to shoot. Troy, along with the Hunting Public guys, have convinced me this is the way to go.

[@RanchFairy]

Holler at me when you get going.

[@tdmd19841]

I may not speak for each and everyone on here, but I would like to learn more from you on how you hunt, good and the bad. Just saying. Shoot straight and keep up the good videos.

[@jasonard7227]

no Troy I love watching you shoot stuff...

[@PersonalBestOutdoors]

For anyone wondering... YES, Troy DOES respond to his emails. I have corresponded with him a few times. Obviously, don't waste the man's time... but he will absolutely answer your questions and provide advice.

[@seanmason1494]

Thanks for the insight into the .166 v .204 debate! I was contemplating making the switch but probably not now lol

[@RanchFairy]

You bet

[@samivey8416]

I did do an experiment with different shafts. The Gold Tip and the Sirius SuperNova 300 spine with 100 grain inserts shot very close to each other. The SuperNova did shoot heavier points in my longbows better. But the other shafts from pile drivers to the micro were weird

[@RanchFairy]

I too was amazed. Different carbon different launch

[@josephtreadlightly5686]

Hey Troy, u should do like a 40 day countdown to build tge highest matching set of arrows u can make. Get them done now b4 February is over, cuz this is the best time to be indoors working on a project to pay dividends later in the year. My project this Jan/Feb is for a set of iLF limbs i got last year. Turns out that the 52 lb limbs r perfect for my 400 spine shafts that tuned perfect last year by early April. Bare or not. I'm making some 500 spine shafts in the upcoming weeks for my 46 lb limbs i don't even have a riser for yet. But I'm confident thst when the new riser is available that I will beat the 40 DAY WARNING with flying colors 😅 .

[@user-br6zd3bv6i]

I put new gas bowstring on my Mathew’s Hyperlite, had to start all over with running my bow but when I was done I was shooting bare shaft bullet holes 5-6 yards just to make sure arrow was coming off the bow straight and square, the super nova SD are legit !!! I figured at 6 yards if I’m getting bullet holes then my tune is good

[@RanchFairy]

Good to go.

[@GARBOW-dm1eg]

Great videos..i think i heard you say once you dont care for carbon express arrows. I had a CE contour arrow that broke in my quiver some how.broke right on a color change pattern really clean.. They quit makin em ?? Just wandering your thoughts on CE arrows.They do have weird spine #S..TAKE CARE

[@fasmola]

I enjoy this process! Once you have the “good” kids performing well, my confidence is much higher during the hunt. Just curious if anyone knows (maybe a dumb question): why not just use a 250 spine in everything? Would it be better for the arrow to flex less when it comes off the string? It seems like it would eliminate the guess work on spine/insert/broadhead weight.

[@RadDadisRad]

Micro shaft vs standard diameter is a big difference in shaft specs because insert vs outsert. From my experience.

[@bobmcglothlin1562]

Hello I recently seen you on a pod cast and like so many others I have a few questions. I just started shooting a crossbow. I am bought into the super sharp broad head that long and narrow. I looked at Mr Ashbys heads and they look awesome. My question is about the crossbow bolt. What are your recommendations for getting that heavy bolt to go with that broad head?

[@RanchFairy]

dragging deer channel. Look Up "Ranch Fairy Crossbow:" TUNE the bolts. Arrow flight first. Get some Extreme FOC field points in Sirius Archery Ranch Fairy store. [e-mail] if you have more questions

[@chrississon2646]

🏹🎯

[@timharrelson7797]

Is there any reason u prefer the Apolo over the SD. Going to build a new set this yr

[@jmyhre7340]

Off topic, but a question for you or another potential test video. Been watching various you tube videos regarding different vane styles and noise comparisons, including yours from a few years back. It seems to me that the "thump" of the bow is not all that unnatural of a sound. The hiss of the approaching arrow makes me twitch, LOL! How about testing the critters (pigs) reaction to just the thump of a bow sound without the hiss of a projectile approaching. Don't know how you would do it but could be enlightening!! With deer, there is always normal sounds in the woods, other deer, squirrels, nuts falling, yada yada! That arrow hiss is something totally different and foreign. Anyways, just a thought on what could be very informative!! Thanks in advance.

[@RanchFairy]

I am with you on this and I think any arrow platform sounds like a helicopter to them. No way to know. I can't speak deer.

[@jmyhre7340]

@RanchFairy You see lots of videos of deer jerking there head up and staring on alert. Another deer, squirrel, limb falling, etc, but they often settle down and resume other behavior. Nothing like the duck and dive as the arrow approaches. I'm convinced we need something to quiet our arrows down. Another test would be to compare a typical arrow with field point, then sound of same arrow with various broadhead styles. So much fun and stuff to experiment with. Good hunting 👍

[@ernestroger3326]

Question . Do you have an opinion about spinning inserts with fixed blade broad-heads for hunting whitetail deer ?

[@RanchFairy]

first - the CLAIMS have NEVER been tested but the manufacturer who apparently has a magic potion. Second If the tip of your pool cue spins....but you don't push the pool cue straight....will the cue ball go straight? Here's the magic Bare Shaft Nock tune and done. See my arrow tuning and building playlist. Holler with questions [e-mail]

[@wcwcgarner2717]

Hello troy i have the Magnus stinger buzz cut. Do i sharpen this blade like normal. I dnk because of the saw like broadhead.

[@RanchFairy]

Yes, they are flat in between the interruptions. Just like normal.

[@tracychilds3546]

When you say 300 spine is not the same you can compare that to shooting rifles if your shooting say 100gr. bullets from different brands you will find one or 2 shoots in the same hole and others may look like you shot the target with buckshot i can definitely see carbon being different

[@peterweikel7123]

Started looking for a truly affordable arrow/arrow build. There does not appear to be any. I understand that the prices of everything have gone up but $200+ per dozen just isn't affordable. Are there any options out there in the sub $200 or even sub $100 a dozen ranges

[@RanchFairy]

I haven't played with many that are sub $200

[@gregredmon5142]

Scheels store brand are victory,s at a good price.

[@gregredmon5142]

Scheels store brand are victory’s at a good price. Easton hunter classic is a good arrow with good price, google it

[@gregredmon5142]

Easton hunter classic 6.5 are very good for under $60 also.

[@peterweikel7123]

@@gregredmon5142 I will take a look

[@wrmartin73]

Where can we get those nock collars?

[@RanchFairy]

on Sirius arrows. They are diameter specific, not available to public.

[@wrmartin73]

@@RanchFairy just wondered if they were available to purchase for the Sirius Apollos that I already have.

[@josephr2766]

Super nova 2.0 0.246?