Arrow Weight

[randy rickmon]

I was curious to hear from other members, when considering all the factors of putting a hunting arrow together, if you had to choose on a total weight of 350gr or 450gr, which weight would you choose? Thanks.

[sumner4991]

450 . . .I'd rather be a little heavy than be a little lite.

[crazyfarmer]

neither.. split the different and shoot a 400grain arrow

btw, weight doesnt factor in much for flight. You can have a HEAVY arrow with a crappy FOC.. or you can have a light arrow with a VERY good FOC

as far as weight and killing power.. either weight would take down a deer just fine

[randy rickmon]

Sounds like I need to find a 50gr brass weight for the powerbolt to go with with my 100 gr head. Does one exist? Also, thanks to all the members on pulling the aluminum inserts out.

[Cossack]

Which bow I'm using makes a difference for me. For the Phoenix and Vortex I use the 405 gr. For my 355 fps 'speed bow' I use 430 grns.

[bkisel]

I was curious to hear from other members, when considering all the factors of putting a hunting arrow together, if you had to choose on a total weight of 350gr or 450gr, which weight would you choose? Thanks.

Tough question, need more info...

What poundage CB, what animal are you hunting, what distance are you likely to be shooting, etc.?


Take care...

[randy rickmon]

200# (Vortex), Deer. Broadhead,say expandable for discussion.

[Limbs and Sticks]

I cut my brass inserts down to make my combo work, 50gr is as lite as you can cut them, need threads to screw your BH in.


Wes

[bkisel]

200# (Vortex), Deer. Broadhead,say expandable for discussion.

Not from my own CB experience but from what Danny Miller has set set me up with for my 200# Exocet for deer hunting. Goldtip Laser II carbon shafts, brass inserts (think they come standardwith the GTs), 4" plastic vanes (small degree of offset) and 100 grain BH (3 blade Muzzy in my case) is what I got. Total weight per arrow is ~410 grains. With the standard factory string I'm guessing about 300 fps.

BTW, been shooting with the Muzzy with the practice blades and getting excellent results out to 30 yards both rested and offhand.

Good luck...

[Michihunter]

If you go to Bowhunters Superstore site and lookup broadheads. The makers of Aftershock broadheads has a 25 gr "penetration enhancer" insert that actually screws into your existing aluminum insert.You then screw your broadhead into it. It adds 1/2 inch to the arrow length but looks like an easy way to add exactly 25 grs to your arrow. They have a tapered model that is made specific for crossbow arrows as well. I'm sure others here are familure with these, I just happened upon them while looking at broadheads.

[wabi]

I was curious to hear from other members, when considering all the factors of putting a hunting arrow together, if you had to choose on a total weight of 350gr or 450gr, which weight would you choose? Thanks.

All depends on which Excalibur I was shooting. For the 150/175# bows the 350 gr. would be my choice, and for the 200/225# bows the 450 gr.

Just a general observation on my part from both personal experience and what I've read here over the years but if you start with 350 grains in the Vixen and add 25 grains for each step up in power (175# - 375 grain, 200# - 400 grain, 225# - 425 grain) you will still get good velocity, and the bow will be smoother shooting and quieter. The actual bow and arrow weight formula may vary some, but I'd suggest those weights as a starting point if you're looking for a good compromise of velocity and a smooth shooting bow.