Author Topic: 625grn. AD trad arrow (Read 367 times)

mountain trapper · « **on:** September 11, 2009, 08:30:00 PM »

Do ya'll think a 625 grain arrow is to heavy for a 50# d/r long bow? I'm drawing 28'' and the bow is 60'' long. I am looking at this weight for elk and bear. I'm using Abowyer Brown Bears with 75 grn steel adapters and 30grn aluminum inserts. Too much for the bow or good to go? Thanks!

Jesse Peltan · « **Reply #1 on:** September 11, 2009, 10:54:00 PM »

625 should be fine. Your at 12.5gpp so you should be near your max penetration threshold.

ArrowAtomik · « **Reply #2 on:** September 11, 2009, 11:10:00 PM »

Perfect.

Big Ed · « **Reply #3 on:** September 12, 2009, 12:19:00 AM »

I wouldn't want to be the Bear or Deer. Should work fine for you.Ed

Walt Francis · « **Reply #4 on:** September 12, 2009, 11:28:00 AM »

I think you will be fine, that setup is close to the one I am currently using for elk. I am using an arrow weighing 610 grains (total weight), with a 52#@29" Tolke Whip and eclipse four blades. I wouldn't go any heavier or you will start getting deminishing returns regarding penetration.