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Old 12-29-2008, 07:50 PM
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Default For all the light weight arrow measuring people

I've never been one to measure the precision of my arrows but I did it today..

My Gold Tip Ultra is 246 grains + a 75 gr. muzzy expandable...

Is this ok for my 2009 season?

Too Heavy...??

Yes or No..
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Old 12-29-2008, 07:56 PM
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Too heavy? Never...


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Old 12-29-2008, 08:05 PM
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HAHAHA!! that only 321 gr!! Too heavy?
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Old 12-29-2008, 08:11 PM
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I seriously dont know guys...I've never measured my arrows and this is where I'm at with a 75 grain head...Is this where I want to be? I can cut the lungs at 50 yards but I seriously do not know anything about my arrow weight...I've never measured...

Picture a guy that puts a 5575 gold tip on his bow and uses a 100gr head and shoots....everything looks good...

I'M THAT GUY...

So this new set up is cool?


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Old 12-29-2008, 08:17 PM
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Default RE: For all the light weight arrow measuring people

I would rather focus on a minimum KE or momentum figure than arrow weight. Arrow weight alone doesn't give enough information. A KE of 60 LB with a momentum of .42 is a good predictor of potential penetration on a broadside deer @ 20 yards.[8/|]
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Old 12-29-2008, 08:57 PM
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That's quite light Brian. Much lighter then your traditional setups.
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Old 12-29-2008, 08:59 PM
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lol Brian, I shoot 480 grain arrows. I knwo some guys who shoot the minimum and still get the job done. It's all personal preference.
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Old 12-29-2008, 09:00 PM
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I shoot 414..and that is light...
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what are you pulling poundage wise?? Might be a little light for the # , but i have taken lots of deer with 309 gr arrow all pass thrus.
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Old 12-29-2008, 09:23 PM
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You can take Whitetails with very light arrows..............

But I think you will be much happier with flight, groups, & penetration from at least a medium weight arrow with a minimum FOC of 12%.

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