Am I too light?!
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Am I too light?!
Hi guys: I've been using 25" GT XT hunters with 75 grain tips and blazer vanes out of my bow set at 56lbs. I was planning on using 75 grain wasp boss bullets for hunting. However the thread on hunting arrow weight got me thinking. My arrows are very light comparing to most of the setups noted. Mine only weigh 302 grains complete. Should I bump up the weight and, if so, how much?
#7
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Blissfield MI USA
Posts: 5,293
RE: Am I too light?!
You need to play around with a ballistics calculator and see just how much of a difference a heavier arrow would make on your set up. It may not effect the trajectory as much as you think, especially at 20-25 yards out of a tree stand.
I would be looking at heavier tips at least. 75 grn heads and blazers can't be giving you the best FOC. I would have to look it up though.
What kind of a bow do you shoot?
I shoot nearly the same set up as you and I use 450 grn aluminum arrows.
Paul
I would be looking at heavier tips at least. 75 grn heads and blazers can't be giving you the best FOC. I would have to look it up though.
What kind of a bow do you shoot?
I shoot nearly the same set up as you and I use 450 grn aluminum arrows.
Paul
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RE: Am I too light?!
I think you'd have a better chance of success with a heavier arrow.
90% of my shots are in the 6-15 yards range. Unless your shot opportunities are a lot longer for some reason, trajectory is simply not a concern. Especially since you should know the distance.
In my opinoin your arrow could weigh twice as much and you would only increase your chances of success. Weight not only brings greater penetration, but adding it to the tip will increase stability and forgiveness.
90% of my shots are in the 6-15 yards range. Unless your shot opportunities are a lot longer for some reason, trajectory is simply not a concern. Especially since you should know the distance.
In my opinoin your arrow could weigh twice as much and you would only increase your chances of success. Weight not only brings greater penetration, but adding it to the tip will increase stability and forgiveness.
#9
RE: Am I too light?!
Thanks guys, I've been looking at Easton Full Metal Jackets. According to the program "On Target!" I've been using, the size 500 FMJ's with 100grain tips and blazers would spine just about right for my setup. There about 70 grains heavier.
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Blissfield MI USA
Posts: 5,293
RE: Am I too light?!
I would go heavier yet, that still puts you at under 400 grns.
The real question is do you have trouble killing deer with your current set up? If you are having problems with penetration and what not then I would seriously consider a heavier arrow.
Those light arrows are fine for normal people shooting an abundance of power. I mean a guy shooting a new bowtech at 29 inches of draw and 70 lbs of draw weight could put a piece of straw through a deer.
However us little people need the extra umph of a heavier arrow and a sharp easy penetrating head.
Paul
The real question is do you have trouble killing deer with your current set up? If you are having problems with penetration and what not then I would seriously consider a heavier arrow.
Those light arrows are fine for normal people shooting an abundance of power. I mean a guy shooting a new bowtech at 29 inches of draw and 70 lbs of draw weight could put a piece of straw through a deer.
However us little people need the extra umph of a heavier arrow and a sharp easy penetrating head.
Paul