arrow weight

[broll89]

hey all, I'm trying to get everything ready for hunting    I am shooting a 55# @28 martin hunter and have a 28" draw.  I am shooting beman ics hunters (8.4gpi) they are cut to 31".  I just ordered some 125gr. snuffers.  My question is will this set up which puts me at an arrow weight of about 425 grains be sufficiant for my bow.  I am going to be hunting mule deer and possibly elk if I can get an over the counter tag.  I have read about the golden fule of having arrows that are 8-12 grains per pound and know that I am just under 8.  I also tried a woodsman glue on with a steel adapter but just couldn't get good flight with that heavy of a head (200 gr.)  Thanks for any input

[Tater 2]

Brian,
           My personal opinion is you are on the light side on arrow weight. I shoot for a minimum of 10 grains of arrow weight for every pound of draw weight, which would put you around 550gr.
  I am shooting 580 gr from a 54# bow. JMO

[JRY309]

I like to keep my arrows around 9-11 grs. per pound.Your arrows may be alittle light for elk.You could try 3 gpi weight tubes,they will add around 90 grs. to the total arrow weight.I have used them and haven't experienced any change to the tune of my arrows.

[fyrfyter43]

With a 28" draw and 31" arrows, you have plenty of arrow to trim to get those 200 grain Woodsmans flying true.

Like everybody else said, you would be better off if you could increase arrow weight. Contrary to what our compound-shooting brethren preach, a heavier arrow will out-penetrate a lighter arrow, all else being equal.

I'm shooting a 625 grain arrow (27.2% FoC) out of my 50# longbow. That works out to 12.5 gpp. They hit like a freight train.

[**DONOTDELETE**]

Over 700 grn with a 51# selfbow.

[Apex Predator]

I prefer 12-14 grains per pound.

[brackshooter]

Go to a hardware store and get some 3/16" rope, tape the ends and stuff it into your arrows.  This will add between 50 and 125 grains depending on type of rope, the fit is snug, and its shouldnt change spine of your arrow.  Shouldnt cost more than a couple bucks.  I would try to get to 550 at least if your going after elk, 650 would be better.

[broll89]

ok thanks guys

[Larry247]

Your set up seems fine to me. I've killed a bunch of deer and one hog with 400-450grn arrows.

[sswv]

personally, I feel that 7.72gpp is on the light side.

jus my 2cents worth