Once the arrow is gone from the bow, it really doesnt matter what bow shot it when you start quoting weights and speeds. From a willow stick to a xbow, an arrow in flight knows not what it was shot with! Take that into account also!

Beprepn and Mohr,

between the two of you...ya both are right on!

Its really funny to watch people hit on speed, "performance" etc etc, then bounce an arrow off a moose rib and wonder why? (and yes I have first hand knowledge to this!)

At one time I believe the AMO standard was 8 grains per pound. I do think 10 is a little high for what most need or are willing to go. figure 8-10, some 8-12 per pound. I think now the amo is 6 grains per pound, ibo is either 4 or 5? Makes sense why most of the bows out there sound like rifles upon release!

Krisken...there are states that regulate arrow wieght! I live in one of them!

Last but not least, I KNOW my setup will penetrate a whitetails shoulder x2! Proved that unexpectedly the fall of 01. Dang I was shooting one of those stick thingymajiggers too! Shame when someone with a "higher performing" piece of equipment cant out perform it. Everything relates to the arrow....everything!