New Bowhunter Arrow question
08-13-2011, 05:39 PM
#1
Fork Horn
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Maine
Posts: 328
New Bowhunter Arrow question
Hi guys I am a new bowhunter and have a question. Should the broadhead or field tip match the weight of the shaft? Example 100 grain field tips on a 100 grain arrow? How should I setup my arrows?
Thanks
croc
Thanks
croc
08-13-2011, 06:24 PM
#2
Fork Horn
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Rockingham NC
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I'm new to bow hunting myself but if I'm not mistaken whatever the broadhead grain is , you should use the same grain fieldtips. You'll still have to change the settings when you shot broadheads probably but not to much. I know that everyone on here will tell you to practice alot and if you can, practice like you were hunting. Not really sure about the shaft tough. My pro shop set me up. I still have a lot of practicing to do but I'm getting there. Sorry so winded, just excited because its getting closer. These guys will give you a lot of great suggestions from experience.
08-14-2011, 09:57 AM
#3
Fork Horn
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Maine
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Thanks for info
I'm new to bow hunting myself but if I'm not mistaken whatever the broadhead grain is , you should use the same grain fieldtips. You'll still have to change the settings when you shot broadheads probably but not to much. I know that everyone on here will tell you to practice alot and if you can, practice like you were hunting. Not really sure about the shaft tough. My pro shop set me up. I still have a lot of practicing to do but I'm getting there. Sorry so winded, just excited because its getting closer. These guys will give you a lot of great suggestions from experience.
08-14-2011, 10:18 AM
#4
Spike
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 6
The grains weight of the arrow is determined by the bow.
And what I mean by that is that the draw weight an the draw length is what decides that.
The normal is that the arrow should weigh 5 grains for every pond of draw weight. So if your drawing 60 pounds then the arrow should weigh 300 grains. Im still new as well but that is what I have found while doing research.
Hope that helps
DAVE
And what I mean by that is that the draw weight an the draw length is what decides that.
The normal is that the arrow should weigh 5 grains for every pond of draw weight. So if your drawing 60 pounds then the arrow should weigh 300 grains. Im still new as well but that is what I have found while doing research.
Hope that helps
DAVE
08-14-2011, 11:48 AM
#5
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Middletown PA United States
Posts: 3,625
The grains weight of the arrow is determined by the bow.
And what I mean by that is that the draw weight an the draw length is what decides that.
The normal is that the arrow should weigh 5 grains for every pond of draw weight. So if your drawing 60 pounds then the arrow should weigh 300 grains. Im still new as well but that is what I have found while doing research.
Hope that helps
DAVE
And what I mean by that is that the draw weight an the draw length is what decides that.
The normal is that the arrow should weigh 5 grains for every pond of draw weight. So if your drawing 60 pounds then the arrow should weigh 300 grains. Im still new as well but that is what I have found while doing research.
Hope that helps
DAVE
As for the original question. Point weight is a completely separate issue from shaft weight. What is important is to have a properly spined shaft for your setup. For almost any hunting setup it would be impossible to have a shaft that weighs 100 grains. In any given spine there can be a great variance in shaft weights as there are different shafts with different diameter and wall thicknesses. These two measurements determine the shaft weight in grains per inch (gpi). GPI X shaft length = shaft weight. Shaft weight+ nock + fletching + insert + point = total arrow weight.
Last edited by BGfisher; 08-14-2011 at 11:51 AM.
