WHAT GRAIN TO BUY
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 10
RE: WHAT GRAIN TO BUY
Ausie-guy is right on. Most bow manufacturers will void the warranty if you shoot an arrow lighter than 5 grains per pound of draw weight. It is similar to a dry-fire in that the bow has to absorb more of the energy upon release with a lighter arrow. For this same reason, a bow shooting a heavier arrow is quiter because less energy is dissipated in the limbs, string, and riser.
In my state, WA, they have put a 6 grain per pound of draw weight minimum for hunting arrows. Most states just have a minimum draw weight though.
In my state, WA, they have put a 6 grain per pound of draw weight minimum for hunting arrows. Most states just have a minimum draw weight though.