Kenetic Energy

splint2004 · 06-30-2005, 05:37 PM

want to know what my kenitec energy will be

arrow weight is 235 and arrow is travelling at 340fps

Maghunter · 06-30-2005, 06:33 PM

I can't imagine which state allows you to shoot such a light arrow for hunting. At five grains per # you only at 47# good. Crazy?

Paul L Mohr · 06-30-2005, 07:49 PM

Some states like Michigan do not have that many regulations on bow hunting. There is no minimum arrow weight here. Which is good because it is not something you can impose on every person with every set up. The limit would be set by some idiot that doesn't haven't a clue what he is talking about. You can't set a fixed arrow weight for set ups that vary that much in peak draw weight and length.

I personally would not shoot an arrow that lite at that speed, but I bet it zips right thru a deer any way. Some womens and kids set ups shoot lighter arrows at speeds no where near that and get pass thru's if it is put in the right spot.

That is 60 ft/lbs of energy by the way, more than what my set up creates with 400 grn arrows and 240 fps.

Go to this website and you can calculate your energy and ballistics to see what is happening farther down the line. Bowjackson's

I can't imagine that light of an arrow at that speed is too good for your bow though! I would not want to do it on regular basis unless you want to do maintenence on your bow frequently. I hope you at least have limb savers. And what arrow did you find that spines correctly for that set up?

Paul

gibblet · 06-30-2005, 08:06 PM

yes, but paul yours has more momentum. there i stuck my finger in it, but just for giggles, i don't want to go down that road again.

G2 Shooter · 06-30-2005, 08:47 PM

That just sounds plain dangerous to me. I would rather not hunt than go to the emergency room with my bow limbs and string wrapped around my head.

Maghunter · 06-30-2005, 10:32 PM

Yeah just out of curiousity what pound bow is that and like was said before what arrow did you find to spine corrctly for you bow.

PABowhntr · 07-01-2005, 05:31 AM

Maybe the numbers are reversed...a 340 grain arrow traveling at 235 fps.

Seriously though I would suggest trying www.bowjackson.com. He has a calculator there to determine such things as KE.

splint2004 · 07-01-2005, 06:59 AM

i am shootin a high country tss which is made to shoot light arrows

i have it set at 70 pounds
i am using goldtip ultralight arrows

arrows penetrate the target alot more then my old bow that was shooting a 460gr arrow

Polkat · 07-02-2005, 08:38 AM

dear splint:
i am a speed fanatic myself however you have to be missing something here.your arrow might weigh 235 grains then you add the knock insert fletches and tip that will get you your total arrow weight. if your shot a complete arrow of 235gr at 70 lbs and a 28 to 30 inch draw, we will be hearing about your trip to the hospitol.
as stated preveously you must achieve 5 gr per in on your arrow per pound or you WILL destroy your bow! keep shooting it that way and you will see.
as far as a bow being made to shoot lighter arrows that is a sales pitch!
next have you chorongraphed your arrow or are you going by some chart?
i have the fastest bow out on the market right now bowtech BK 2 with a completed arrow weighing 360 gr i am in the 323 range. big difference there. if you choose to keep shooting it that way let us know how you do.

gibblet · 07-02-2005, 09:05 AM

we've had guys on here telling us those bows are designed to shoot under 5 gpi, but 230 is pretty low.