Iron Will Solid vs Wide
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From: Mark S
12-Dec-21
Hi Guys. I shoot 28.5" draw at 60 lbs , 440 grain = 255 FPS I have the IW 100 gr solid that I shoot alot and get great accuracy to 70 yds. When I ordered some more heads I decided to try the 100 gr wides. I love the size difference as it looks like it would definitely give a bigger hole. When I shot at 40 yards I notice they hit consistently about 4" lower and 3-4" left of my solids, which, hit really close to my field points. Could adjust my sight to compensate. They definitely hiss, which, my solids, do not. And they seem less forgiving, overall. Also, shooting into my Foam block target penetrate several inches less than my solids. I think any mfr of a premium head should sell a single pack sample to try as it costs me $110 to try the wides. I do like the bigger size though. Would use the solids for western game - not sure if I'd use the wides for whitetails? Thought I would, but, not so sure now? I know there are some IW shooters here (Dale and Ermine come to mind); curious to know if anybody has compared the solid or vented to the wides and the results they've had? Thanks.
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From: Cazador
12-Dec-21
If there is anything I've learned from bowhunting, its the more forgiving your setup the better off you will be in the long run. Take that to the bank!
From: wildwilderness
13-Dec-21
I had similar results. I shoot the regular IW 100 vented out to 80 yds right with field points. Great head
I got a package of the wides for stand/blind hunting and took them to Africa. They are definitely less forgiving. I cannot get them to hit well at 40. So I only use the wides now for 20yds or less. Definitely makes a nice hole though.
From: APauls
13-Dec-21
It’s impossible to increase the size of the steel feathers on the front of your arrow without affecting flight and forgiveness. That’s just science.
From: Dale06
13-Dec-21
I’m shooting 125 vented and 125 wide. I can not tell any difference in them out to 40 yards. I’m shooting 470 grain arrow at about 260 FPS.
From: Altitude Sickness
14-Dec-21
For my recurve I’ve switched from IW to 250 grain Valkyrie Jagger, with four 2” Rayzer feathers 26% FOC the front steers this boat 599 grains total arrow weight
The only movements you see in flight it the spinning
From: Iowabowhunter
14-Dec-21
Haven't gotten to try either yet, still putting together my arrow system.
Once I do i'll order 3 each of the IW solid and IW wide's. From everything I've heard, if the tune is good the Wide's should shoot well to 60, but I haven't gotten to verify that just yet.
From: SIP
14-Dec-21
I had no issues out of my hoyt carbon spyder with the wides. Bow was tuned and arrows flew with field points
From: Lee
18-Dec-21
The solids will penetrate better as meat, hair and bone will not “drag” in the cutout. Plus the wider head will reduce penetration as well. Plus they shoot better for you! I’d stick with the solids.
Lee
From: shorty
19-Dec-21
I shot thus buck at 40 using wides. It hit exactly where I was aiming.
