Arrow Grains?

luke/r · 07-10-2008, 01:15 PM

I have been reading alot of posts about people saying they like to shoot arrows at 400grs and up. I have a 60lb Guardian at 28in and my arrows are currently 334grs. They are GT XT Hunters,26.5in long,75gr heads,3 blazers and 4in wraps. Was wondering if you guys think this setup is ok or if I should look into a heavier arrow? My arrows fly great now and i'm shooting about 270fps. I am not concered about speed though just want some good wallop. Thank You.

Kanga · 07-10-2008, 03:35 PM

Quote:

I am not concered about speed though just want some good wallop.

If's thats the case then get some heavier arrows.

Just make sure they are spined right for your bow.

The arrowsI have for my Marquis 60lb 28" drawweigh in at 490gr's and they do pack a wallop

luke/r · 07-10-2008, 03:49 PM

What kind of arrows are you shooting?

TexasBowHunter · 07-10-2008, 04:06 PM

Your shooting about 55 ft lbs of KE, which is enough to kill any north american game with the right BH's....I would not shoot a big mechanical..

luke/r · 07-10-2008, 04:57 PM

Ok thank you.I don't care for mechanicals. Maybe I will just leave it alone for now.

Kanga · 07-10-2008, 04:58 PM

Quote:

ORIGINAL: luke/r

What kind of arrows are you shooting?

Beman ICS Hunter 400 spine cut to 27" shaft lenght ( does not include the nock) 100gr brass inserts, 125gr head and 3 Blazers.

bigbulls · 07-10-2008, 07:59 PM

Which XT are you shooting........ 3555, 5575, 7595?

I can tell you one thing. I would be shooting a heavier head than 75 grains. With out knowing exactly what arrow you are using I can't figure it exactly but you have a very low FOC% on that arrow, I bet less than 8%.

TexasBowHunter · 07-10-2008, 08:08 PM

Quote:

ORIGINAL: bigbulls

Which XT are you shooting........ 3555, 5575, 7595?

I can tell you one thing. I would be shooting a heavier head than 75 grains. With out knowing exactly what arrow you are using I can't figure it exactly but you have a very low FOC% on that arrow, I bet less than 8%.

Good call bulls, I second that!!!!

luke/r · 07-10-2008, 08:15 PM

I am shooting 5575. I honestly don't know anything about FOC. If I switch to 100gr. heads would it be better?

TexasBowHunter · 07-10-2008, 08:17 PM

Yes, go to gold tips site and think they have the foc calculators and some other good info on there.
www.goldtip.com