Correct Arrow Weight
#12
RE: Correct Arrow Weight
The number 2315 is actually two two digit numbers. The first number indicates the outside diameter of the arrow shaft in sixty-fourths of an inch, and the second number indicates the wall thickness of the shaft in thousandths of an inch. A 2315 shaft would be 23/64" in diameter and have wall thickness of 0.015".
#13
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 51
RE: Correct Arrow Weight
Im using a 55lb compound bow with a 28 inch draw length.
Currently using 2315 XX75 arrows. For hunting I slap on a muzzy 100 grain.
Is this a good arrow for my setup?
Currently using 2315 XX75 arrows. For hunting I slap on a muzzy 100 grain.
Is this a good arrow for my setup?
#14
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Kenosha, Wi USA
Posts: 499
RE: Correct Arrow Weight
Remember a heavier arrow is a more accurate arrow.
The most accurate arrow will be the one that groups best out of your bow. That will depend on your draw poundage, power stroke, cam style, nock travel, foc, arrow length, arrow spine, etc.... It is way too much of a generalized statement to just say that the heavier arrow is inherently more accurate.
#15
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 9,175
RE: Correct Arrow Weight
I have to agree with DarrellH, tex. That 2315 is way overspine for 55 pounds and 28" draw with a 100 gn tip. You need to be looking at the 2215 instead. 2117 is also correct for you, but it's substantially heavier than your 2315. I'd be inclined to go to a 3-39 ACC, if you can afford it.
Or, for a more affordable arrow, try the GoldTip XT in 5575. It'd be fine for deer, though I'd probably go with the heft of the 2117 for anything tougher... like hogs, for instance.
Or, for a more affordable arrow, try the GoldTip XT in 5575. It'd be fine for deer, though I'd probably go with the heft of the 2117 for anything tougher... like hogs, for instance.
#16
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Ramsey, Mn
Posts: 6
RE: Correct Arrow Weight
Oh-oh,
I may have a problem. Since reading this I did a bit of measuring and am coming up short on my arrow weight. Can comeone tell me if I am shooting the wrong arrows?
PSE Carrera
70# draw weight
30in draw length
29in arrow
100 grain broadhead
3 blazer vanes
I come up with 349 grains - am I wrong?
According to Carbon Express the CX300 I am using is ok. They list it at 8.1 grains/inch. Blazer vanes are approximately 5grains/vane(?).
I may have a problem. Since reading this I did a bit of measuring and am coming up short on my arrow weight. Can comeone tell me if I am shooting the wrong arrows?
PSE Carrera
70# draw weight
30in draw length
29in arrow
100 grain broadhead
3 blazer vanes
I come up with 349 grains - am I wrong?
According to Carbon Express the CX300 I am using is ok. They list it at 8.1 grains/inch. Blazer vanes are approximately 5grains/vane(?).
#17
Nontypical Buck
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Indiana
Posts: 1,131
RE: Correct Arrow Weight
Ok. My carbon express arrows are a whopping 11.4/gr per inch. At 26.5 inches + 100gr field tip that comes to 402.1. Vanes count towards weight? If so, how much do they weigh? I'm guessing 3 to 5 gr each?
That would put me in the 420 to 428 range. Is that too heavy or a good middle ground?
That would put me in the 420 to 428 range. Is that too heavy or a good middle ground?
ORIGINAL: zak123
Yes, it includes everything on the arrow.
Yes, it includes everything on the arrow.
#18
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 51
RE: Correct Arrow Weight
That would put me in the 420 to 428 range. Is that too heavy or a good middle ground?
Darrell
#19
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 51
RE: Correct Arrow Weight
I may have a problem. Since reading this I did a bit of measuring and am coming up short on my arrow weight. Can comeone tell me if I am shooting the wrong arrows?
PSE Carrera
70# draw weight
30in draw length
29in arrow
100 grain broadhead
3 blazer vanes
I come up with 349 grains - am I wrong?
PSE Carrera
70# draw weight
30in draw length
29in arrow
100 grain broadhead
3 blazer vanes
I come up with 349 grains - am I wrong?
Darrell
#20
RE: Correct Arrow Weight
ORIGINAL: zak123
I believe the rule is 5 grains per pound of draw weight, which would mean you could shoot a 300 grain arrow. That is very dangerous though. I believe the safe zone is shooting an arrow is 6 grains per pound of draw weight, which means you could shoot an arrow that is 360 grains.
I believe the rule is 5 grains per pound of draw weight, which would mean you could shoot a 300 grain arrow. That is very dangerous though. I believe the safe zone is shooting an arrow is 6 grains per pound of draw weight, which means you could shoot an arrow that is 360 grains.