Field point weights......help please

[MTArrowLauncher]

I am wondering what weight point I should be shooting, or what range I should try. I'm shoot a 47@28 recurve with full length GT Trad 35/55's. I will be setting brace height and nock this week and get back into shooting after a bit of a break due to moving back to MT and having our second child. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks all!

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[VictoryHunter]

With arrows in that spine range for target practice I would start with some 125 grain field points.

[Bonebuster]

My son shoots a Predator recurve almost exactly at that draw, and is shooting the 35-55 Gold Tip trads, full length, with 175 grain heads.....PERFECT holes thru paper!

He can shoot everything from 125, up to 250 grains with great results with the same set-up

[McDave]

When you say you're shooting full-length GT shafts, does that mean you're drawing more than 28"?  For example, if you're drawing 29" and shooting a full length 30" shaft, that 47# bow suddenly becomes a 49-50# bow, and because of the length of your arrows, it's possible that a 5575 might work better than a 3555.

[MTArrowLauncher]

No, I pull 28". Should I cut the arrow down?

[McDave]

I pull 28" and I cut my arrows to 29".  I think that's a matter of personal preference.  Cutting the arrows down stiffens them, which means you would need a heavier point.  Target archers might want the longer length so they could use a lighter point and get a faster arrow.  Hunters might want a heavier point for better penetration.  With a 28" draw, you should be fine with a 3555 either way.

[MTArrowLauncher]

Gotcha, yes this is just a target shooting bow.

[DamselflyFarm]

My GT 3555s are cut to 30" and I shoot 175 grain points and heads.

[PrarrieDog]

Personally I like full length shafts. I think 125's will get you started. occasionally I will mmmmmisss the target and mushroom the end of the arrow. I cut the arrow back an inch or so and reglue the insert. Throw on a 145 or 175 and get new life from the arrow. I couldn't do that if I cut them down. Good luck and God bless on your journey.

[MTArrowLauncher]

Thanks!

[kadbow]

What weight broadhead do you plan on shooting?  Pick a field point to match and the get your arrows flying good by cutting them down and/or adding weight.

[LittleBen]

at full length you should be shooting 125 grains field points on a bow of that draw weight if it's cut to center or very near to center.