arrow weight

[stack]

So if I change from 125 gr broadheads to 165 gr broadheads will this change the spine of my arrow?

[nightowl1]

yes, it will make it weaker.

[yononindo]

It will weaken the spine - that is for sure !

[stack]

So how does one add weight to the arrow without changing the spine or can it not be done?

[JRY309]

You could try 3 gpi weight tubes if shooting carbon arrows,these will have little effect on spine.But they will pop your nocks out on a hard hit.Or if your arrows are long enough you could try cutting the length alittle.

[stack]

Here are my specs; cedar arrows 26.75 inches long 65 to 70 spine 25.250 draw lenght 54# recurve. Shooting very well with what I have just thought more weight hits harder and gets better penetration. I am using this for deer this year but want to go for elk next fall. Also the arrows weigh in at 525 was thinking I would like to get them up around 600

[Bjorn]

If you cut your arrows 2/3 -3/4" you should be OK to compensate for increasing tip weight from 125 to 165.

[giff]

you could add a footing, internal or external, that would stiffen the front end and allow you to use a heavier head.

[Ray Johnson]

Just cut 1/2" off of the shaft.40gr won't make a big difference anyway.

[The Whittler]

I don't think anything is wrong with what you have. Your use to how they shoot, windage and elevation.

[Friend]

May wish to consider bare shafting some 175 gn field pts to provide you some perspective.

[ckanous]

I say stick them on and see how they do. Might not have much effect on them at all. If they do, like said above, cut some off.

[Don Stokes]

Try them first. If they're a little weak, you can build out the side plate by a sixteenth or so. I did that myself with the set I made for hunting this year. You can also add a heavy set of string silencers to absorb a little of the excess energy. You may be able to get good flight without having to trim your shafts.