what weight arrows?

[jim sasser]

was just wondering what grain arrows other guys shoot,and why.my self i shoot a carbon fury 350,with a 100gr. head,seems to kill well,and also groups good.i was talking at a bow shop and the guys there were saying go heavy like 400-460.that seems like a bit much.any thoughts?

[Slice]

was just wondering what grain arrows other guys shoot,and why.my self i shoot a carbon fury 350,with a 100gr. head,seems to kill well,and also groups good.i was talking at a bow shop and the guys there were saying go heavy like 400-460.that seems like a bit much.any thoughts?

In my opinion it is all a matter of preference. If you want speed go with the lighter arrow. If you need to quiet down your bow, go with a heavier arrow.

I choose a lighter arrow for the speed. Both my bows are extremely quiet to begin with so I could get away with a lighter arrow.

Try them both and you make the call. Have a friend listen to see what difference (noise wise) the heavier arrow makes and make sure they group the way you would like them too.

[kingfishcam]

My hunting arrows are 403 grains out of a 70 pound bow. Heavy is good, espically if you run into a stubborn shoulder.

[Slice]

My hunting arrows are 403 grains out of a 70 pound bow. Heavy is good, espically if you run into a stubborn shoulder.

And I would think 403 would be considered a light arrow (5.75 grains per pound) not that it is a bad thing. I shoot 380 grain at 70 lbs and have no problem blowing through a deer.

[kingfishcam]

Yes, it is a bit on the lite side. But so many folks seem to shoot hunting arrows right at 5/lb.

Still quiet out of the Guardian though, and heavy enough to get pass through's.:D

[Michihunter]

Awhile back it was presented here (I believe by GVDoc) that a magazine reported that 6.2 GPP arrow is a model of efficiency when crunching the numbers behind KE, Momentum , and Speed. I've done some tests and I would have to agree that an arrow in or around that particular gpp is a very good standard. Works for all DW's too.

[Joe Archer]

I use 28 inch xx75 2216 arrows that weigh in at 325 grains. I tip these with a Thunderhead 125 grain broad head. So I am one of the guys who shoot in the 450 grain range. I shoot fingers (bare handed) and fixed blades so I purposely go with higher weight for kinetic energy, forgiveness, and slower arrow with little to no wind planing.
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[sbooy42]

I am shooting a 360 gr arrow...

[jdawg240]

430 grain hunting arrow.

[WALLEYEvision]

I shooting a 369.29 grain arrow

[jim sasser]

well it sounds like im shooting a little on the light side with the 350gr. but like dad always said "dont fix what aint broke"maybe my next set i'll go heavyer

[Kelly Johnson]

What's your draw weight Jim?

[jim sasser]

65lbs. kelly

[Slice]

65lbs. kelly

Well you shooting 65# and 350 grains put you right around 5.4 grains per pound which is great for speed. If your bow is quiet, you should be fine with your setup.

I am shooting around 5.4 grains per pound also and I am very happy with the speed, penetration and quietness of MY bows. This arrow setup works very well with my X-Force and Switchback.

[jim sasser]

thanks guys for the info. yup she's pretty quiet,with all the dampiners on it,maybe my next set of arrows go up a few gr.