Relatively stupid question.
04-10-2007 | 09:54 PM
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Relatively stupid question.
How hard will it be on my bow to shoot a 350 grain arrow as a hunting arrow?
I plan on switching from my current arrows (FMJ's) to something different (Maximas) fairly soon. They are considerably lighter, which is what is concerning me. With my draw length, and without shooting a heavier head, I can only acheive 350.5 grains.
I understand that the bow might be a bit louder, but I doubt it will be a significant jump in noise to concern me. The KE between the two arrows with be comparable despite the weight differences.
I'm just concerned with over-stressing my bow.
Any thoughts?
I plan on switching from my current arrows (FMJ's) to something different (Maximas) fairly soon. They are considerably lighter, which is what is concerning me. With my draw length, and without shooting a heavier head, I can only acheive 350.5 grains.
I understand that the bow might be a bit louder, but I doubt it will be a significant jump in noise to concern me. The KE between the two arrows with be comparable despite the weight differences.
I'm just concerned with over-stressing my bow.
Any thoughts?
04-10-2007 | 11:54 PM
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RE: Relatively stupid question.
I shoot Maximas and with my short draw length my arrows only weigh 336 grains, and they are fine with my bow. Mine are just above 5 grains/lb, and they make my bow a lot faster. As far as noise im not sure cuz i just bought a Guardain and it is prety quiet, but i would imagine you wouldnt be able to notice the difference with your allegiance either. I dont think it will hurt your bow as long as you stay above that 5grs/lb mark.
04-10-2007 | 11:59 PM
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RE: Relatively stupid question.
That's what I was hoping to hear.
With my current set up I generate 72.2 ft/lbs of KE and if I switch to the Maximas I'm only going to drop down to... 71.9 ft/lbs. Not a big decrease.
The interesting part is that I'll be gaining about 30fps, jumping from 276 to 304.
Other than a small increase in noise, the stress on my bow is what I was really worried about. If it won't be a problem, I'll go ahead and make the switch.
With my current set up I generate 72.2 ft/lbs of KE and if I switch to the Maximas I'm only going to drop down to... 71.9 ft/lbs. Not a big decrease.
The interesting part is that I'll be gaining about 30fps, jumping from 276 to 304.
Other than a small increase in noise, the stress on my bow is what I was really worried about. If it won't be a problem, I'll go ahead and make the switch.
04-11-2007 | 04:45 AM
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RE: Relatively stupid question.
Well, nevermind. Looks like I can't shoot an arrow weighing less than 420 grains, anyhow. Good thing I looked at the regs again.
Washington is a 6gpp state.
Washington is a 6gpp state.
...and just for ....s and giggles you may have wanted to run the numbers through one of the trajectory calculators to see if it really would have made that much of a difference. I remember several years ago I was enlightened to the marginal increase in trajectory even a fairly large increase in speed made with most hunting setups.
04-11-2007 | 06:29 AM
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RE: Relatively stupid question.
ORIGINAL: Washington Hunter
How hard will it be on my bow to shoot a 350 grain arrow as a hunting arrow?
I plan on switching from my current arrows (FMJ's) to something different (Maximas) fairly soon. They are considerably lighter, which is what is concerning me. With my draw length, and without shooting a heavier head, I can only acheive 350.5 grains.
I understand that the bow might be a bit louder, but I doubt it will be a significant jump in noise to concern me. The KE between the two arrows with be comparable despite the weight differences.
I'm just concerned with over-stressing my bow.
Any thoughts?
How hard will it be on my bow to shoot a 350 grain arrow as a hunting arrow?
I plan on switching from my current arrows (FMJ's) to something different (Maximas) fairly soon. They are considerably lighter, which is what is concerning me. With my draw length, and without shooting a heavier head, I can only acheive 350.5 grains.
I understand that the bow might be a bit louder, but I doubt it will be a significant jump in noise to concern me. The KE between the two arrows with be comparable despite the weight differences.
I'm just concerned with over-stressing my bow.
Any thoughts?
04-11-2007 | 07:40 AM
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RE: Relatively stupid question.
You'll be happier in the long run with the heavy arrows I think. Pushing the envelope can get you in trouble. Trust me, I know. LOL Anyway, I never want to put my equipment through the maximum recommended limits. Especially with these speed bows today. A dry fire is catastropic on these things. I would think the closer you get to it the worse it is for it. Hurray for Washington State having the sense to protect us from ourselves. LOL[8D]
04-11-2007 | 04:08 PM
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RE: Relatively stupid question.
Here is the trajectory of basically the same speeds and weights you were thinking about.
There isn't much difference when you look at just the hit/miss distance within a kill zone at 40 yards.
Not even 2" difference at the apex of the arc when the 40 yard pin is used.
365 gr arrow at 305 fps
450 grainat 275 fps
There isn't much difference when you look at just the hit/miss distance within a kill zone at 40 yards.
Not even 2" difference at the apex of the arc when the 40 yard pin is used.
365 gr arrow at 305 fps
450 grainat 275 fps