I think everyone should experiment and learn what works for THEM!
You never see me saying (unlike many)bowhunters should use only light or only heavy arrows. I still doubt any archer should take a shot at game with the mindset that if I make a marginal hit then my Super Cut broadhead or my 2# arrow will make the difference and..........................................
Yes from running a check station for years as well as a proshop many, many do unfortunately have that mindset. I never said anyone here did
Some keys to a good penetrating arrow are good tune/straight arrow flight, and IMO an FOC of at least 12% I personally prefer even more.
Bruce you are contradicting yourself when you say someone with lower skills should yada, yada,..................................
Actually what they should do is limit their shots to ones that they can place the arrow where it should be not beef up their arrows in hopes when they go past their skill limits the heavy arrow will somehow make a difference. Bad Choice! I've seen guys shooting 500 plus grain arrows that I swear those arrrows got almost sideways a couple of times before they got straightened out and got to the target. Why? Because they were so out of balance, out of spine, and the bow was No way tuned for them either.
If this guy was shooting Light arrows they would have gotten the blame for his poor performance. I have nothing against Heavy arrows, and yes it would be better to be a little heavy vs too light, but I do believe there are optimum setups and encourage everyone to experiment around and find yours.
A good shot is about many things which can be but are Not limited to distance, angle, setup in hand, and the state of the animal. Relaxed?? or wired??
Do Gun hunters use a 458 Mag on Antelope?or Deer? Should he use a 243 on Elk? or Moose? I don't know? I'm not a gun hunter it does notinterest me at all. I guess I just don't like the Boom, and I was shot once in a hunting accident, so when I was about 12 I went to hunting alone and only with a bow.
Y'All have Fun finding that perfect setup!!
I'm going turkey hunting
Dan