ORIGINAL: mobowhuntr
OK...so we know a heavier arrow carries with it more KE and momentum than a lighter arrow. We also know a lighter arrow carries w/ it more speed.
I know in days past when mostly traditional equipment was being used, and even in the early days of the compound that heavier arrows were the way to go. The weight was needed for penetration. Times have changed, however. Todays compounds are producing better than 100% KE and are as efficient as ever.
I personally no longer see the need to worry about heavy arrows and KE....I believe in MOST cases a lighter arrow shooting 300+ fps will carry enough KE to do the job. I vote for a lighter, faster arrow.
What are your thoughts?
getting back to the original post. If I was hunting deer size game yes, I would agree with you. Start talking about anything larger or more dangerous, I would go with the heavier. I know people have killed this with that and so on, but even after scores of bowkills, I want to have extra insurance on a less that perfectly executed shot. Almost all of my shots on mule deer, elk, antelope and bear have been within 20 yards and less. There is only 3 that I took over 20 because the conditions were just right. They were a 27 yard broadsidebull- pass through, a 35 yard broadside bull- pass through and a 62 yard mule deer doe- stuck out the other side but arrow stayed in( go ahead and hammer me on that one it wasn't the horns that made me do it).
Insurance is good to have.