125 mechanical or 75 grain fixed

Muskrat · 11-23-2002, 08:15 PM

I am currently shooting 125 grain jak hammers and I am considering going to 75 grain wasp hammers my question is penatration my arow weight is 390 and 340 respectivly and my speed with the 125 is 250 fps thru the pro shops chrony and 265fps with the 75 grain head out of a 27 inch yukon XT set at 63 pounds looking to change because I resently bought a T@ blind and I am consurned about shooting mechanicals thru the mesh windows

5 shot · 11-24-2002, 07:09 AM

50 grns differance at the tip is going to a have a big effect on the spine of your arrows. I would suggest going with 125 grn points for you fixed blades as well. This of course is provided that your arrows are spined properly to handle them in the first place.

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