Light Arrows

Roskoe · 05-18-2007, 03:04 PM

Although I know that one wants to shoot heavier arrows generally for big game, I'm thinking about trying some light ones for 3-D and for turkey hunting. How light can I go with a 55 lb. Hoyt Pro Tec? And which ones do you recommend? Thanks. Roskoe.

davepjr71 · 05-18-2007, 04:23 PM

5 grains per pound minimum is the standard rule.

What's the draw length, arrow length and tip weight?

BGfisher · 05-18-2007, 04:39 PM

5gr/lb, just what Dave said. Actually, for turkey penetration isn't an issue. Most experienced turkey hunters advocate not getting a passthrough, saying that if the arrow stays in the bird it impedes their ability to fly off.

3D? Those things don't care how far the arrow goes in. Actually shallower is better.

Although you don't give a length at 55# you could probably shoot a GT Ultralite 500 is around 27". Longer and you might like the Ultralite 400.

I use the UL 500 at 27" and 53#, but with either 80 grain Nibbs or insert and 65 grain screw-ins. This is not my hunting arrow. They weigh 267 grains. Would I hunt turkey with them? In a minute.

Roskoe · 05-18-2007, 04:49 PM

Thanks. I have a 29" draw length, but normally shoot 28" arrows with 100 grain tips.

davepjr71 · 05-18-2007, 05:38 PM

Spine approx .410

There are a bunch of choices. These are just a few.
CX CXL2 250 approx 341 gr
CX CX Select 2 250 341 gr
Easton Redline 410 app 353 gr (Bemans with same spin way the same)
GT UL 400

TFOX · 05-18-2007, 08:43 PM

Something I have learned through experience.With the really low energy setups like yours and mine.Stay away from the really light fat shafts.Don't get caught up in the line cutting game.

I reccomend for targets with a setup like that isthe ACE's.Yes they are extremely expensive but they are worth it if competing and winning are something you seek.Alot of the woman Pros use them.I used to use the ACC Hyperspeeds but they don't make them anymore.

If those are too expensive,then give the Redlines a look.

IL-Cornfed · 05-19-2007, 05:33 AM

May I suggest a CX 3D Select 200 for your set up. You'd get the most consistent and precise hunting/3D shaft that I've ever found and a light weight. I shoot mine with a bit more poundage than you are (63 to 65#) but depending on fletch/wrap/b-head combo I choose, I generally end up with a finished arrow weight in the 330 to 345 grain range. I'm betting it would make you a perfect hunting/3D arrow. Good luck and good shootin'

BGfisher · 05-19-2007, 08:04 AM

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ORIGINAL: Roskoe

Thanks. I have a 29" draw length, but normally shoot 28" arrows with 100 grain tips.

Then try the UL-400's. You should still be able to stay in the 300 grain range.

Roskoe · 05-19-2007, 11:55 AM

Thanks to all. Somewhere I have heard about arrows that are under 6 gpi. Is this a myth? Roskoe.

BGfisher · 05-19-2007, 05:37 PM

You are probably having heard about those made by HCA that weigh 5.5 gr/inch. You have to watch things a bit. I've only ever seen one set (dozen) of these arrows and I was not impressed with the strightness at all. Some had total runout in excess of .020", meaning the straightness was about .010". Sickening if you ask me.

The other thing you have to be aware of is that using thes shafts it would be very easy to be shooting much less than the 5 gr/lb minimum recommendation for most bows. Just be aware of it.

If you're interested in the Gold Tip Ultralites there is a window on their website where you can configure the arrow of your choice and see what the total weight, FOC, etc would be. On their home page click on "Products" then "Build Your Own Arrow".