Grain Confusion

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08-15-2009, 07:58 AM

BrownItsDown420

Spike

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Location: Chester County, Pa

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Grain Confusion

I know there are a lot of different grains for broadheads and field tips. I know some people who prefer 85 grain, and some who prefer 100. What difference does the grain make?

08-15-2009, 08:25 AM

Rob/PA Bowyer

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Weight (or grains) of your broadhead (field tip/point etc) is all part of the equation for/to your FOC (Front of center), spine of your arrow, weight of your arrow etc.

08-15-2009, 08:42 AM

kwilson16

Nontypical Buck

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Location: Burke, VA (raised in MD)

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100 grain is the most popular choice. Higher or lower number will affect the issues that Rob mentioned. Unless you are trying for a very specific set-up (like a high foc or ultra-light arrow), then 100 grain will work nicely with your XT hunters. 100 grain also offers the greatest selection of broadheads.