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Author Topic: Arrow weight question  (Read 118 times)

Offline Boglee

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Arrow weight question
« on: August 26, 2012, 12:12:00 PM »
I have a 52lb @28"/60" recurve. I have been shooting 28.5" arrows weighing approximately 452 grains with 125 grain heads. They are Easton Legacy 2016's. With that said; shouldnt my arrows weight approximately 520 grains based on 10 gpp? If so, will I have to go to 175 grain heads? When I addbthe175 grain heads my arrow ends up weighting 522 grains. Also,from a noise stand point I can't tell much difference between 145 heads and 175's. Also, I primarily hunt deer in Georgis.

On side note; I remember a link going around about an arrow weight chart. I think it was a guys name or something? If anyone remembers it could they please send it to me? Thanks

Offline macbow

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Re: Arrow weight question
« Reply #1 on: August 26, 2012, 12:50:00 PM »
If the 175's are tuned to shoot straight that would be my choice. Besides the extra weight which will help in penetration etc. the 175's will add FOC . On aluminum arrows,I don't think the FOC is quite as beneficial as carbons, carbons like a high FOC.
If you shoot the 125 grain broadheads better the weight is on the light side but will work,fine.
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Offline darin putman

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Re: Arrow weight question
« Reply #2 on: August 26, 2012, 01:05:00 PM »
I shoot a cut to center 53#@28,my draw is 29",2018's bareshaft great at 30" BOP but I have to go with 175 grains up front.2016 are 10.55grains per inch, 2018 are 12.28 gpi, a good link is  www.shootingthestickbow  lots of good info there!! good luck
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Offline Boglee

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Re: Arrow weight question
« Reply #3 on: August 26, 2012, 01:22:00 PM »
Thanks forth input guys. Going to plat around with the 175's.

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