Will this cause problems?

[rybohunter]

Long story short, I'm shooting 29" 2016's with 100 gr heads from an older recurve 55#@28". I only draw to around 26.5-27". I know the arrows are a little on the underspined side of things, but they do shoot very well. What I didn't think about is thier total weight. Coming in at 465 gr, will they cause damage to the older bow limbs?

[Steertalker]

By my calculations your arrows are coming in at about 9 grs/lb or slightly less.  You should be ok.

[SlowBowinMO]

I agree with him, you're about 9 gpp and also right in the spine range I'd expect, that's why they shoot so good!

[southpawshooter]

2016's is to older bows like the 150 grain bullet is to the Winchester Model 94 30-30 carbine.  I'd wager the 2016 accounted for more dead deer in the last 40 years than any other arrow.  I would not hesitate to toss one from an older recurve in your weight range.

[rybohunter]

You guys have given me a boost of confidence. Thanks. I'm looking forward to this season.