weight of broadhead
08-01-2008 | 03:24 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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From: Vinton VA
RE: weight of broadhead
There really is none. For the most part, so long as your arrows are spined correctly either wieght will work just fine. The only way it will really make a big difference is if your arrows are right on the edge of spine, and then only if your on the weak side.
08-01-2008 | 07:03 AM
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Giant Nontypical
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From: Jackson, Missouri
RE: weight of broadhead
It may help to boost your FOC a tad by going with the heavier head... I went a slightly different route, as I stayed with a 100-grain head and a 50-grain brass insert.
08-01-2008 | 09:34 PM
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From: Balt, MD (orig: J-town,PA) The bowels of Hell!!!
RE: weight of broadhead
Gold Tip sells weights that screw into all of their inserts. You can get them in 10 gr, 20 gr or 50 gr for around $8 for 12. I use 20 gr weights with 100 gr BH's. You will also need a wrench though to insert. www.lancasterarchery.com carries both.
08-02-2008 | 07:28 AM
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Boone & Crockett
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RE: weight of broadhead
ORIGINAL: jkcjdksa
i was wondering how or what is a good rule of thumb on determining a broadhead weight? like 100 grain or 125 etc...
thank you
joe
i was wondering how or what is a good rule of thumb on determining a broadhead weight? like 100 grain or 125 etc...
thank you
joe
Don't let the speed demons try to feed you the lighter the better garbage. I likethem heavy,my FOC is 21%, total arrow weight 543 grains, I shoot a 220 grain Muzzy Phantom cut on contact my draw weight is 58 pounds. I bust through deer and hogs with ease. I also like the fact that the heavy broad heads are thicker. The Muzzy's are .040 thick.
08-02-2008 | 08:48 AM
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From: Howard PA USA
RE: weight of broadhead
ORIGINAL: The Rev
It's all about preference, and what you are trying to accomplish.
Don't let the speed demons try to feed you the lighter the better garbage. I like them heavy, my FOC is 21%, total arrow weight 543 grains, I shoot a 220 grain Muzzy Phantom cut on contact my draw weight is 58 pounds. I bust through deer and hogs with ease. I also like the fact that the heavy broad heads are thicker. The Muzzy's are .040 thick.
ORIGINAL: jkcjdksa
i was wondering how or what is a good rule of thumb on determining a broadhead weight? like 100 grain or 125 etc...
thank you
joe
i was wondering how or what is a good rule of thumb on determining a broadhead weight? like 100 grain or 125 etc...
thank you
joe
Don't let the speed demons try to feed you the lighter the better garbage. I like them heavy, my FOC is 21%, total arrow weight 543 grains, I shoot a 220 grain Muzzy Phantom cut on contact my draw weight is 58 pounds. I bust through deer and hogs with ease. I also like the fact that the heavy broad heads are thicker. The Muzzy's are .040 thick.
I responded yes they are Im going after elephant this year. LOL[8D]
08-02-2008 | 09:56 AM
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RE: weight of broadhead
I have seen the Rev's setup perform on a deer,went through and the poor little doe only went about 30 yards,I can't afford the b/h's he shoots so guess the 100 gr. insert and 125 head is where I'm headed this year.
08-02-2008 | 11:53 AM
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From: Balt, MD (orig: J-town,PA) The bowels of Hell!!!
RE: weight of broadhead
I'm not a speed freak but do not believe you need 250 grain heads. People have been using 125 gr for a long time and I've shot deer with them with the deer only traveling 25 yds. To each their own though.
08-02-2008 | 05:10 PM
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From: Burleson Texas
RE: weight of broadhead
[quote]ORIGINAL: davepjr71
I'm not a speed freak but do not believe you need 250 grain heads. People have been using 125 gr for a long time and I've shot deer with them with the deer only traveling 25 yds. To each their own though.
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You're right, but at one time all we had was aluminum arrows, and one time you could use broad heads with barbs, one time everyone rode horse too... what is wrong with technology? You will never attain a higher FOC staying in the dark ages..
It's a proven fact you get better performance with higher FOC. I shoot 3D with guys that shoot 200 grain field tips, I'm not talking about your average run of the mill shooters, these guys are on top of their game with enough sponsors to back up their skills.
10 % FOC will work,,, 18 Plus FOC works mo betta.
I'm not a speed freak but do not believe you need 250 grain heads. People have been using 125 gr for a long time and I've shot deer with them with the deer only traveling 25 yds. To each their own though.
[/quote
You're right, but at one time all we had was aluminum arrows, and one time you could use broad heads with barbs, one time everyone rode horse too... what is wrong with technology? You will never attain a higher FOC staying in the dark ages..
It's a proven fact you get better performance with higher FOC. I shoot 3D with guys that shoot 200 grain field tips, I'm not talking about your average run of the mill shooters, these guys are on top of their game with enough sponsors to back up their skills.
10 % FOC will work,,, 18 Plus FOC works mo betta.