1916's and 200 grain

[joel0711]

In bare shafting at 15&20 yards,, 175 grains is showing stiff (2-3 inches) for my 45# kodiak hunter. Would 200 grain point be totally too much??

[McDave]

25 grains makes surprisingly little difference.  Try it and see.  200 grain points are cheap.

[dbd870]

What length are your shafts cut at

[joel0711]

shafts are 29 inches

[Ari_Bonn]

That seems really weak.   I shot 1916 with a 145gr cut at 28"  they tuned perfect for me when i was retraining my shoulder with a 35#.   about 30# at my draw of 26.

[dbd870]

I too would think with 200gr up front that would be weak not stiff. Do you have a very short draw by chance?

[the rifleman]

My advice would be to consider moving down a spine size like 1816s or something around .700 spine.  Going w a 200 tip will put you above 10gpp.  A lighter spine would allow you to develop a more balanced arrow between 8-10 gpp.  If your bow is telling you 1916s are too weak, listen to it.

[mahantango]

Agree, 1916 is too stiff. 1816 will give you much more flexibility and a more balanced arrow.