What grain hunting arrow
 

Alright guys, what grain hunting arrow are you using. I've been running the numbers and ideas through my head. I think next year I'm going to try a "lighter", higher FOC setup. Let's see what you guys are using.

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I'm shooting a 434 grain arrow this year.

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Mine weighs in at about 390 grains and has FOC of 11%. For me it seems to be the perfect balance of speed and weight. They fly great.

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ACC's 3-49's measuring 27" with Blazers and 100 grain heads come in at 381 grains. The Allegiance is spitting them out at 305 fps. I haven't chrono'd the Marquis or General yet, waiting on DL modules.

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ahh i forget the numbers now...think im at 460ish with tracer nocks...430ish without...

crunched numbers for hours one day....came up with 450-500gr to be optimal for the most speed and most KE out of my bow. more weight lowered speed and only bumped up KE slightly...less weight took KE and gave me only a tad more speed...found that area to be the balancing point...arrows fly great and penetration seems awesome...

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Well, this year, I'm going to try a lighter, speed demon setup. Fran has kind of "inspired" me to go a little against the grain. I'm not going nearly as radical as he did. But I'm looking at roughly a 320-325gr arrow, with 16%+ FOC. Being shot between 320-330fps. Producing around 74-78ft/lbs of energy at 63lbs. I can already hear the "wait til you hit a shoulder" comments, but I'm pretty positive this setup will work, and after seeing Quick blow through 2 bucks with even a lighter setup, I'm convinced. With the high FOC I think it'll be a SWEET shooter.

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whats the best grain to shoot a pse nova?

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380 grains is my hunting set up.

What poundage are you shooting?

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I'm at 499 grains. I get 260 fps with these heavy arrows. That's plenty fast since a long shot for me is 25 yards. Penetration is not a problem. I've never not had a passthrough. And my bow seems to shoot quieter with the heavier arrows. I shot 373 grain arrows out of the same bow and you could hear the difference. Definitely a little louder. I could shoot 295 with these light arrows, but I like a quieter 260 with a ton of momentum better. And it's easier to group fixed blade broadheads at 260 vs 295 fps.

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290.


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Bump.

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434 grain GoldTip CAA .350.

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[blockquote]I blew through a bison (centered both scapulas) at 35 yards with a 305grain arrow and a 60# bow.
It's the broadhead....not the arrow weight ;)




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375 grain Gold Tip pro's.

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400 Grain Beman ICS Hunters--not sure about the total weight

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And what broadhead would that be?

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I generally hunt with a 340 to 399 grain arrow, but I do have heavier arrows I use from time to time. Whatever weight arrow I believe in at least 12% FOC for broadheads and would rather it was 15% or more;)

Dan

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Good question. I can't wait to hear what broadhead blew through both scapulas on a bison with a 305 gn arrow out of a 60 pound bow. Meanwhile, I'm reaching for the B.S. repellent so as to have it handy.

My arrows range from 455 grains up to 560 grains, depending on the bow I'm using. Heaviest are for the traditional bows, naturally.

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533 grains anda 17% FOC