Arrow weight question?
12-31-2002 | 09:43 AM
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Boone & Crockett
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Arrow weight question?
Okay my bow is set for 70 pounds, the IBO is 297 fps, my draw length is 28 inches, I have a single cam compound, what size arrow should I be shooting for hunting?
Right now I am shooting Easton 2016 with 100 grain broadheads, they shoot very well, if this is the theoretical wrong size how big of a difference will a different size arrow make?
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Right now I am shooting Easton 2016 with 100 grain broadheads, they shoot very well, if this is the theoretical wrong size how big of a difference will a different size arrow make?
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12-31-2002 | 10:13 AM
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RE: Arrow weight question?
12-31-2002 | 10:27 AM
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RE: Arrow weight question?
nodose thanks for the link, according to thier charts I should be shooting 2216's instead of 2016's. How big a difference is there between the two in flight and kinetic energy? Should I buy new arrows?
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12-31-2002 | 10:40 AM
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From: Deepwoods Treestand WI
RE: Arrow weight question?
Taz, Arrow speed by itself is severely OVERRATED. I agree with good speed only if the KE is affected. IMO 2016's will not give you the KE you need.
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12-31-2002 | 11:07 AM
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RE: Arrow weight question?
Basserman how much more kenetic energy will I get out of 2216's with my setup versus 2016's?
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12-31-2002 | 11:54 AM
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From: Deepwoods Treestand WI
RE: Arrow weight question?
I cannot figure to an accurate level as one must take the grain weight of the shaft/nock/insert/broadhead/and fletchings to get an accurate weight of the arrow.
By just taking the weight of the shaft with 5 inch vanes and no broadhead figured at 297 fps for the 2016 and a SWAG on your arrow speed for a 2216 you could be gaining 12-17 lbs of KE.
Really tough to figure taking guesses. Try the sie I'm furnishing after you get all the info. Hope it helps LOL.
http://home.att.net/~sajackson/ke.html
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By just taking the weight of the shaft with 5 inch vanes and no broadhead figured at 297 fps for the 2016 and a SWAG on your arrow speed for a 2216 you could be gaining 12-17 lbs of KE.
Really tough to figure taking guesses. Try the sie I'm furnishing after you get all the info. Hope it helps LOL.
http://home.att.net/~sajackson/ke.html
"Semper Fi"
12-31-2002 | 12:37 PM
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RE: Arrow weight question?
Tax, go with some lightweight carbons. Beman ICS 340's or Goldtip 55/75's would work with your set up. You won't have to worry about bent arrows, and with your set up, they will be stunningly effective!<img src=icon_smile_evil.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_evil.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
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