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Author Topic: Opinions on my arrow weight  (Read 257 times)

Offline Dave Bowers

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Opinions on my arrow weight
« on: August 15, 2010, 03:07:00 PM »
I recently (bout 6 months) started shooting 60lb. Fortunately I could use the same arrows as my 50lbs limbs. I try to stick to 10gr per pound, so these arrow out of 60lbs are 497gr. They shoot great, but I was a little concerned about their weight?

Anyone have and opinion if I shoot bump their weight up or not?

Thanks

Offline Bowwild

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Re: Opinions on my arrow weight
« Reply #1 on: August 15, 2010, 03:23:00 PM »
If they fly well with your broadhead I wouldn't be a bit concerned about that weight.  My arrows will be even lighter and at much less draw weight.

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Re: Opinions on my arrow weight
« Reply #2 on: August 15, 2010, 03:34:00 PM »
If they work for you go for it. Usually  8 gpp voids any warranty. I shoot 12-12.5 gpp.
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Offline steadman

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Re: Opinions on my arrow weight
« Reply #3 on: August 15, 2010, 03:44:00 PM »
Tuning is more important than weight. If you are huntign whitetails, I wouldn't worry about it. Get you bh sharp and shoot straight.
" Just concentrate and don't freak out next time" my son Tyler(age 7) giving advise after watching me miss a big mulie.

Offline Dave Bowers

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Re: Opinions on my arrow weight
« Reply #4 on: August 15, 2010, 03:57:00 PM »
Ok thanks guys I figured I was over thinking things.

Offline hitman

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Re: Opinions on my arrow weight
« Reply #5 on: August 21, 2010, 05:58:00 PM »
I always go with at least 10 gpp.
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Offline soxbow

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Re: Opinions on my arrow weight
« Reply #6 on: August 22, 2010, 01:21:00 PM »
I just like over 10gpp

Offline Davt

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Re: Opinions on my arrow weight
« Reply #7 on: August 22, 2010, 01:28:00 PM »
Though I prefer a little heavier arrow if these fly well and shoot well for you I would not hesitate at all. Heavier is not always better if you sacrifice arrow fligth.
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