It depends on the heads. As far as weight goes, I dont think the difference between 100 and 125 will make that big of a diff as far as penetration goes. The performance of your bow won't really change that much. I would be more concerned about the cutting diameter. If the 125's are quite a bit larger than the 100's it could decrease your penitration. Everything is give and take in archery. On the other hand the heavier heads would give you slightly more FOC. Buy some practice tips of both weights and see which group better. Or if you can afford it, buy broad heads of both weights and see which flies better. A lot of this stuff is trial and error. What works perfect for someone else may not work worth beans for you. I would stick with a 3 blade, or one of the cut on impact styles for ultimate penitration.

As far as turning your poundage up, that depends also. If you can pull it back really easy maxed out, go for it. Most bows shoot a little better when bottomed out. But like you said, your back is not that great, so I would not advise it. If your draw is too long, or you try to pull more weight than you are comfortable with it will make your bow hard to shoot well. Many people do this, I am guilty of it myself sometimes.

I would not concern yourself so much with speed or penitration on your bow. A 30 inch draw length is a big blessing, your bow should be plenty fast enough to blow through most game. I shoot 60 pounds at 26 inches and get 230 fps out of a 365 grn arrow. While this isn't smokin' fast, it's plenty to be deadly. And your set up should be close to that if not a little better. The difference between 55 and 60 lbs would not be worth the pain in my opinion.

I would even try mechanicals with your set up with out to much worry. Go for the rockets or a simular design that is proven to penitrate well. Just remember to keep your shots close and as broadside as possible. There is nothing wrong with your set up. That model of bow has taken many a deer with much smaller people behind it.

Good luck, and have fun.

Paul

Edited by - biteme/paul mohr on 01/11/2002 14:25:18