Author Topic: @ 44lbs what arrow weight would you shoot for?? (Read 5173 times)

plentycoupe · « **on:** November 10, 2019, 08:03:13 AM »

Hey all,
I’m working on building an arrow for my 44lbs Stalker longbow. 44lbs@28 64” bow and I draw about 28.5. 14 strand BCYX.
I’m asking what would you use with those specs to hunt up to elk size game and shoot 3D. Mostly deer but elk every now and then.
I’m looking at carbon arrows.
Thanks in advance.

smokin joe · « **Reply #1 on:** November 10, 2019, 09:09:39 AM »

Your bow specifications are very close to mine, and I have worked up 500 grain arrows that I like. I use Gold Tip velocity 500 shafts with 75 grain brass inserts and 190 grain broad heads. This makes an arrow that flies like a laser beam. With the high FOC this combo produces I can add a good bit of weight up front (like going with a 100 grain or 125 grain insert) and the arrows still fly perfectly. That's one of the advantages to high FOC arrows.

GCook · « **Reply #2 on:** November 10, 2019, 09:11:18 AM »

For me a median weight of 418 grains imo. Like an arrow in the 9 to 9.5 gpp range. If I were going to hunt bigger and hardier critters I'd probably step to 10 to 11 gpp.

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Petrichor · « **Reply #3 on:** November 10, 2019, 09:12:42 AM »

9 to 10 grains per pound of draw is where I like to be.

Steve Clandinin · « **Reply #4 on:** November 10, 2019, 12:06:22 PM »

If your going for elk, they are big tough critters.Smokin Joes info to me is right on.I’m more of a aluminum, wood guy .1916’s with footings (2114’s work perfect) with 160-175 points up front or Surewood 50-55 Douglas firs with 160 or so up front would give around 510 to 520 gr. Total weight, would be great for bigger critters.Just some more options for ya.

Petrichor · « **Reply #5 on:** November 10, 2019, 12:08:56 PM »

Quote from: Steve Clandinin on November 10, 2019, 12:06:22 PM

If your going for elk, they are big tough critters.Smokin Joes info to me is right on.I’m more of a aluminum, wood guy .1916’s with footings (2114’s work perfect) with 160-175 points up front or Surewood 50-55 Douglas firs with 160 or so up front would give around 510 to 520 gr. Total weight, would be great for bigger critters.Just some more options for ya.

I shoot spruce 55/60 for a 52 lbs with 160 up front or 60/65 with 190 up front for same bow. I like this suggestion that Steve gave.

wingnut · « **Reply #6 on:** November 10, 2019, 12:58:43 PM »

I shoot 10-11 gpp on all my rigs. Still get good cast but hit with a thud.

Mike

mahantango · « **Reply #7 on:** November 10, 2019, 01:24:46 PM »

600 for up to 50# for me.

trad_bowhunter1965 · « **Reply #8 on:** November 10, 2019, 01:41:26 PM »

My set up is 62"[email protected] Yellowstone Halfbreed the arrow is 545gr Surewood shaft 60/65 160gr Grizzly upfront shoots through the chronograph 150FPS, 600gr arrow 142FPS I have no doubt it will kill elk if I do my part pick a spot and make sure my Grizzly are scary sharp. Just my 2 cents

mahantango · « **Reply #9 on:** November 10, 2019, 01:44:59 PM »

OP is looking for carbon suggestions?

Phillip Fields · « **Reply #10 on:** November 10, 2019, 01:53:16 PM »

My setup is a Black Widow PL longbow, 44# at my 28" draw. I'm currently shooting Gold Tip Trads, that weight 523 grains (11.9 gpi). If my chrono is right I'm getting 154fps. I've thought about going to a lighter arrow to flatten out my trajectory a bit. Any recommendations as to a good arrow setup to accomplish this?

McDave · « **Reply #11 on:** November 10, 2019, 02:37:26 PM »

Quote from: Phillip Fields on November 10, 2019, 01:53:16 PM

My setup is a Black Widow PL longbow, 44# at my 28" draw. I'm currently shooting Gold Tip Trads, that weight 523 grains (11.9 gpi). If my chrono is right I'm getting 154fps. I've thought about going to a lighter arrow to flatten out my trajectory a bit. Any recommendations as to a good arrow setup to accomplish this?

By switching from GT Trads to GT Ultralight in the same spine, you will reduce overall arrow weight by about 80 grains, which of course will increase your arrow velocity and flatten the trajectory some. You can keep the same point weight, which will increase FOC. Because of the increased FOC, arrow penetration should not decrease much, if at all, while overall performance will increase.

Possum Head · « **Reply #12 on:** November 10, 2019, 08:13:30 PM »

Quote from: wingnut on November 10, 2019, 12:58:43 PM

I shoot 10-11 gpp on all my rigs. Still get good cast but hit with a thud.

Mike

Yep

BRONZ · « **Reply #13 on:** November 10, 2019, 08:22:30 PM »

10-12 gr/lb

I shoot 46 at 28". Arrow weight is right at 500. 225 up front-- EFOC gives me confidence on big game.

Hudson · « **Reply #14 on:** November 11, 2019, 04:45:33 PM »

I'm shooting an ILF longbow that's 45 @ 28 & using 568 grain arrows. 200 grain Cutthroat up front. They fly true & hit with a pleasant thud.

the rifleman · « **Reply #15 on:** November 11, 2019, 06:45:41 PM »

My Pika which is 44#@27" shoots a 374 grain arrow 160 fps at my 27" draw. I can tell you that it is plenty of weight for our big whitetail.

Ive no experience w elk, so defer to others.

Friend · « **Reply #16 on:** November 11, 2019, 11:15:02 PM »

May consider a BE Carnivore 400...50 gn insert....250 gn point...~27% EFOC...~520 gn total

trad_bowhunter1965 · « **Reply #17 on:** November 12, 2019, 05:21:51 PM »

Try this out hope it will put your mind at ease the hunter name is Corey

LC · « **Reply #18 on:** November 12, 2019, 06:08:37 PM »

Great video. It's all about accuracy AND a well flying arrow!

Friend · « **Reply #19 on:** November 12, 2019, 07:44:04 PM »

Would ascertain that if it is all about accuracy and a well flying arrow, then the vast majority of us would fall miserably short.


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