whats a good overall arrow weight for deer

There are some set ups that will suffer from a slightly under powered shot more than others. For example setting up a Hill style longbow with an aluminum arrow that only flies perfect with an absolute full draw with a perfect release.  Anything less and that aluminum arrow can wobble for 30 yards. Hill shows in videos that at times there were variances, Byron Ferguson talks of shooting a shorter longbow for hunting as a short draw insurance, I am not as good as either one of them so I figure that I at least need an arrow that can tolerate some inconsistencies in my power levels. I check to see how my arrow flies with a weak shot. A 475 grain arrow that can tolerate a short draw and flying directly behind a broadhead will out penetrate a sloppy flying 575 grain arrow most of the time and has a chance of being more accurate than a heavier arrow that is over spined because of a short draw. Going heavy is a fine thing, but it still needs to fly and match the shooters tendencies.

[JamesKerr]

I always try to end up with an arrow somewhere between 10-11 gpp for a 55 pound bow. I find this gives me a quiet shooting bow with some speed and a good bit of momentum. I use this setup on everything I shoot.

[mcgroundstalker]

Once you find what works for you on the target range remember... Get in close and shoot at a RELAXED deer!... I don't care if your arrow weight is 1000 grains, a deer can "jump your string" and be fast on the move when your arrow gets there and put a hex on the works...

... mike ...

By The Way... My arrows are 11.5 grains per pound of draw weight. If I wanted to shoot through the shoulder bone, I'd use a rifle.

[troutguy]

thanks for all the replies all great info. looper my arrows are 29 i quesstamated that weight i was in the ballpark. stick hunter is my neighbor and i wouldnt want him shooten at me . im finding that all the trial and error with arrow flight is part of the journey. like today i traded the 125s for the 150s out to 20 no change at 25 4-5 inches low. but still good arrow flight. thanks chaz.......

[troutguy]

thanks plumber ed for the offer but points i have plenty of in all sizes.

 thank you