Another arrow question

[rybohunter]

I guess this is more along the lines of personal preference over functionality, but I"™d like to see what you guys do.

When picking an arrow to shoot (hunt with) what process do you go by, BESIDES getting a properly spined one? Assume all scenarios use a properly spined arrow.

In regards to total arrow weight, FOC, head weight, material of construction, etc? Do you follow the 9 gr/lb guide? Or do you prefer to go higher?

[Arthur P]

I generally goat least10 grains per pound. I don't like the way my bows feel and soundwhen arrows get much lighter than that. FOC no less than 10%, so what ever head weight it takes to get there. Material of construction? I won't use any arrow that's noteitherwood, aluminum, fiberglass, carbon, aluminum/carbonor carbon/glass composite. I really like wood and the way it makes the bow feel. Aluminum is so consistent and shoots great. And I've gotten to be quite a fan of the carbon/glass composite arrows for their durability.

Haven'tgotten into the carbon arrow/extreme FOC stuff yet, but I do need to try it.

[ranger56528]

I went with 50/55 Ceder with my Martin Hunter(50# @ 28"),they work well with the Hunter,as far as my Kudu(50# @ 28")goes I went with Bemen 400 clasics due to the fact that it is in my veh most of the summer and ceder would warp,with my longbow I also shoot 50/55 ceders but really dont have it tuned yet due to the fact I havespent more time with the recurve's.

[JimPic]

I shoot a variety of differant weight bows so my arrow weights go from about 8gr/lb-12gr/lb. I like shootingthe same speed off all my bows so I'll use differant weight arrows--be it alum,carbon,or wood(don't use wood too much anymore)to get that same "flight picture".FOC--I couldn't figure that out if my life depended on it-never seemed to be an issue

[jboynjazz]

when it comes to arrows, i shoot what my bow wants, if it needs carbons to shoot good then that what i put on it. i like to go with 10 to 15% for my foc. i have been told that 15% is too much but i had one batch of cedars that were right at 15 and they flew like darts. but they were also tapered shafts.