is 380 grains too light

[VinnieB]

assuming i shoot the 380 grain arrow/broadhead what kind of broadhead should i shoot with it. i already have two blade magnus broadheads that i like. does anybody else have some suggestions as to what i should use.

[VinnieB]

also do you guys think this set up would only be good at ranges to 15 or 20 yards, or would i be able to shoot 25 or thirty yards with them and still kill the deer cleanly

[James Wrenn]

If I were useing it I would use smaller feathers (4" tops) and one of the smaller 2 blades.(stinger, muzzy ect)Big feathers are overkill on light weight arrows and are not needed.A light arrow slows down a lot quicker from the feather drag so it needs to be kept to a min.If you want to shoot fast arrows get the most out of them instead of holding them back.    jmo

[VinnieB]

thanks james i already shoot 4" feathers and am thinking about switching to a 2 blade stinger or a b-52 G5 broadhead. i've alreadys shot about fifty arrows with this set up today and i am grouping 3 arrows within a 4 inch circle at 25 yards. with this light arrow  will i be able to cleanly kill deer at 25 and 30 yards.

[jonesy]

25 yards with a 380 gr. carbon arrow with a long bow! I'll tell ya what, heres what ya do, set up some phone books at 10, 15, 20, 25 yards shoot at them notice your penitration depth at each yardage then decide. 10, 20 yards max in my opinion and 20 is with perfect conditions with a 550gr. arrow, besides i like seeing the hair on their nose, getting close is the key, besides the last buck, last year, that i shot dressed out at 242lbs. Hit a buck like that squarely in a rib at 25 yards and you might run into problems.Jonesy

[Mr.Magoo]

As long as you can hit what you're aiming at, you can kill deer a lot further away than 30 yards.

[overbo]

One lung hits w/ no exit holes are no fun.I've been there and don't care to go back.There is always a trade off so beware of your long range consistancy at foam when your in the feild.

[Shawn Leonard]

25 yards is a long shot with any weight Trad bow, not do to penetration but a lot can happen while the arrow is on the way there. The deer can take a step, turn slightly whatever. I keep my shots under 20 no matter the #age unless the deer is totally relaxed and feeding or something. Shawn

[DesertDude]

I would love to get a 25 yard shot in the desert...... No cover + 6'3 300# Makes for a bad combo here. I spend alot of time shooting at 30-35 yards. I fully understand that a closer shot would be better. mark