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Old 05-08-2008 | 01:07 PM
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Default What is the lightest arrow on the market?

In terms of grains/inch, what is the lightest arrow that I can shoot with a #73 draw weight and 30" draw length. Those details are very important, because if the arrow is not strong enough it will break. Who knew?
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Old 05-08-2008 | 02:17 PM
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http://www.highcountryarchery.com/arrows.htm

I THINK THESE MIGHT JUST HAVE IT..
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Old 05-08-2008 | 02:19 PM
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5 GRAINS PER INCH...ON BOWTECHS
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Old 05-08-2008 | 02:25 PM
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I like the fact that they are 5gpi, but are they strong enough for my set up? I want to use them with 125gr screw-in Magnus Snuffer broadheads and 4" feathers. Is that going to fly?
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Old 05-08-2008 | 02:31 PM
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Default RE: What is the lightest arrow on the market?

Rule of thumb is usually 5gr per lb of draw wgt,not 5gr/inch. A 73# bow will need about a 365gr arrow
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Old 05-08-2008 | 02:41 PM
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Is that absolutely true (even with super high grade carbon)? My draw length is 30" and I shoot a 31" shaft. Those 5.5 gpi arrows would give me a total arrow weight of 305.5 grains. Sounds great! If I need a 365 grain arrow, could I increase the size of my broadhead from 125 grains to 170 or 185 grains?
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Old 05-08-2008 | 02:57 PM
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If you go with that light of an arrow it will probably not work with that heavy of a tip. You may want to try 75gr. or lighter. Im shooting 70lbs 300gr total weight arrow with a 65 gr.tip! Look at the Easton Lightspeeds thats what I am shooting the 500 spine and all the guys at my shop are shooting the same with there airbournes!
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Old 05-08-2008 | 03:01 PM
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That has got to be some fast shooting!
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Old 05-08-2008 | 03:02 PM
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Im shooting 310fps out of my General...I think they are getting like 340fps out of the 82nd's like this!
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Old 05-08-2008 | 03:08 PM
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They are telling me on the other forum that less than 365 grain arrows would void my warranty. Not good! So I asked if I could put a 185 grain broadhead on instead of a 125, which would bring my total arrow weight from 305.5 grains to 365.5 grains. Sounds perfect, right? No! They told me that would be too much FOC. I have no idea what FOC means. What does FOC mean?
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