Lightest arrow weight with 125 grain broadhead

[Steve]

I really like my two blade B52 broadheads. I am thinking about going to an all new bow this year with carbon arrows and the works. I shoot 50 lbs. What is the lightest carbon arrow I can get away with on this setup. Note: I do not want to sacrifice accuracy for speed.

[kingfishcam]

Minimum is 300 grains, but make sure you spine correctly!

[Michihunter]

5 gpp for 50# DW is 250 gr. Minus the 125 gr BH and you can get a shaft in the 125gr range. Good luck. The lightest arrow I can think of is the HCA Speed Pros in 5.5gr per inch and those aren't getting the best reviews. What's your typical arrow length? Might be able to get you right with that knowledge. BTW- Hold on to the B-52's. They no longer are carried by G5.

[kingfishcam]

OOPS, I was thinking 60 lbs.

Some Victory arrows in 6.2 gpi is about as lightweight and durable as you will get. My understanding with speedpro arrows, is they are very brittle.

[Steve]

5 gpp for 50# DW is 250 gr. Minus the 125 gr BH and you can get a shaft in the 125gr range. Good luck. The lightest arrow I can think of is the HCA Speed Pros in 5.5gr per inch and those aren't getting the best reviews. What's your typical arrow length? Might be able to get you right with that knowledge. BTW- Hold on to the B-52's. They no longer are carried by G5.

Yikes :SHOCKED: no more B52's, what will I shoot? Good thing I have a few extra. My arrows are typically 29 1/2 inches.

[Michihunter]

The Victory arrows that Kingfish spoke of are getting rave reviews. Not many dealers out there :
http://www.victoryarchery.com/DealerSearch.aspx?Type=&Country=&State=MI&City=

Here's an idea of pricing. http://www.yeoldearcheryshoppe.com/victory-archery-m-315.html

and here's the companies site for spine ratings:

http://www.victoryarchery.com/SizingCharts.aspx

It appears you are right on the cusp of a 300 and 400 rated shaft Steve. I'd personally recommend the 400 due to you using a 125 gr BH which will slightly soften the spine. The V-Force HV is 7.1 gpi in the 400 series so you are looking at approx 210gr shaft at 29.5". Add your BH, fletching and inserts and you'll be pretty close to 380 gr overall (depending on what fletch you choose to use). That would stilll be pretty heavy in my eyes at 7.6 gpp but will certainly get the job done. It'll be pretty hard to find you anything lighter.

[kingfishcam]

Jason at Wolfden bowstrings carries Victory arrows. He is located in Temperance, and he will fletch, cut and ship them to you.

[Kelly Johnson]

B52's?
I still have the pack I bought from you a couple years ago Steve...never did use them. I'll sell back to ya for an outrageous price:D

Short of that I'd look at the Magnus Stingers. With your specs you'd be better suited at a 100 grain head anyway IMO

Look at the Carbon Tech shafts too. Tight spine for the weight.
Cheetahs are the model for your requirements.

[michigandeerslayer]

I 2nd the 100 grain magnus stinger

[Ninja]

Steve....don't worry....wen you come in next week, we'll get you set up correctly!!! ;)