what arrow size and broadhead?
01-08-2006, 07:41 PM
#4
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Middletown, Pa.
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RE: what arrow size and broadhead?
Well, ya sound rahter new to the sport so I'll make this one short. You don't need to even think about broadheads for at least six months.
As for an arrow I think I'd be looking at Gold Tip XT 3555.
As for an arrow I think I'd be looking at Gold Tip XT 3555.
01-09-2006, 09:13 AM
#6
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: IL
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RE: what arrow size and broadhead?
I just started shooting and the Gold Tip 5575 are working great for me.
Just a question/concern, is he carrying enough KE with that bow to shoot mechanicals?
25"draw length and 55# doesn't really convert into blistering speeds and then throw a lighter arrow into the mix and I am not seeing how he could effectively shoot mechanicals. Not trying to bash his set-up, I just think a fixed broadhead might be a better choice for him when he decides to purchase some.
Anyone agree or disagree?
Just a question/concern, is he carrying enough KE with that bow to shoot mechanicals?
25"draw length and 55# doesn't really convert into blistering speeds and then throw a lighter arrow into the mix and I am not seeing how he could effectively shoot mechanicals. Not trying to bash his set-up, I just think a fixed broadhead might be a better choice for him when he decides to purchase some.
Anyone agree or disagree?
01-09-2006, 10:26 AM
#7
Spike
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RE: what arrow size and broadhead?
01-09-2006, 10:45 AM
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RE: what arrow size and broadhead?
ORIGINAL: Bols
I just started shooting and the Gold Tip 5575 are working great for me.
Just a question/concern, is he carrying enough KE with that bow to shoot mechanicals?
25"draw length and 55# doesn't really convert into blistering speeds and then throw a lighter arrow into the mix and I am not seeing how he could effectively shoot mechanicals. Not trying to bash his set-up, I just think a fixed broadhead might be a better choice for him when he decides to purchase some.
Anyone agree or disagree?
I just started shooting and the Gold Tip 5575 are working great for me.
Just a question/concern, is he carrying enough KE with that bow to shoot mechanicals?
25"draw length and 55# doesn't really convert into blistering speeds and then throw a lighter arrow into the mix and I am not seeing how he could effectively shoot mechanicals. Not trying to bash his set-up, I just think a fixed broadhead might be a better choice for him when he decides to purchase some.
Anyone agree or disagree?
I have already damaged a relationship with one of my friends because he is shooting ultra light GT arrows total weight of 304 grains and he is using 2 inch mechanicals.He hasn't shot at a deer yet, but keeps talking about how great it will be hunting with me in 2006. I don't know what to say because I don't even want to be on the samemountain with that mess waiting to happen.[:@][:-][:@]
Bama,
I also recommend the Gold Tip Hunter XT 3555 arrows for your set-up. Put a 100 grain G5 Montec fixed blade broadhead for hunting deer size game.
01-09-2006, 11:10 AM
#9
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Middletown, Pa.
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RE: what arrow size and broadhead?
As a post-script 6 months ahead of schedule, mechanical heads are definitely out of the question with this setup. Stick with a fairly narrow fixed blade head to maximize penetration and you should be fine, Something I have always liked, and use, is the 75gr InnerLoc (1 1/16" cut).
There is nothing wrong with your drawlength and the bows weight. You just need to stay within practical limits in your broadhead choice.
There is nothing wrong with your drawlength and the bows weight. You just need to stay within practical limits in your broadhead choice.
01-09-2006, 06:04 PM
#10
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: IL
Posts: 1,269
RE: what arrow size and broadhead?
I am really happy someone else replied, to back up what the point I was trying to make here. It isn't about me being right or wrong, as a new bowhunter myself, I need all of the information I can get fromwise bowhunters.
I am happy we can steer this fella into the right direction.
It wasn't a slam on his equipment, shoot within your limits.Bowhunting isn't about having the longest draw and the highest poundage. It is about ethicallykilling the game youhunt. Your set-up will kill deer. No questions asked. But you need to have the proper equipment. From a user specific draw length/weight bowto the proper arrow selection. All of thismakes a difference. In the best interest of the game you intend to hunt, stay away from mechanicals until your KE level jumps up a bit.
Don't be ashamed of shooting fixed blade broadheads. I am shooting Gold Tip 5575 (363.55 grains) @ 230 f.p.s. and I won't even consider looking into mechanicals until I get my KE levels above 55. I believe I am right at 43 at the moment. I am planning on getting my poundage up to 60 before next season. Even at 29" of draw length, I need more speed out of my bow first. Even then I may not even shoot mechanicals.
Keep on shooting your bow. You may find that slowly over time, you can increase your poundage. But in the end, don't worry about broadhead selection till next June. That way your performance measures in form, bow setup, etc will be closer to what you want to be hunting with.
The 6 months you will wait will definately help you narrow down your broadhead choices next summer. Work on your shot placement first, then worry about the rest of the equipment you need.
I am happy we can steer this fella into the right direction.
It wasn't a slam on his equipment, shoot within your limits.Bowhunting isn't about having the longest draw and the highest poundage. It is about ethicallykilling the game youhunt. Your set-up will kill deer. No questions asked. But you need to have the proper equipment. From a user specific draw length/weight bowto the proper arrow selection. All of thismakes a difference. In the best interest of the game you intend to hunt, stay away from mechanicals until your KE level jumps up a bit.
Don't be ashamed of shooting fixed blade broadheads. I am shooting Gold Tip 5575 (363.55 grains) @ 230 f.p.s. and I won't even consider looking into mechanicals until I get my KE levels above 55. I believe I am right at 43 at the moment. I am planning on getting my poundage up to 60 before next season. Even at 29" of draw length, I need more speed out of my bow first. Even then I may not even shoot mechanicals.
Keep on shooting your bow. You may find that slowly over time, you can increase your poundage. But in the end, don't worry about broadhead selection till next June. That way your performance measures in form, bow setup, etc will be closer to what you want to be hunting with.
The 6 months you will wait will definately help you narrow down your broadhead choices next summer. Work on your shot placement first, then worry about the rest of the equipment you need.