Any Difference in How You Get There?

[Prewar70]

Say I want 200 grains up front.  Are there any advantages or disadvantages to going with a 100gr insert and a 100 gr broadhead, or standard insert and a 200 gr broadhead?

[JimB]

Yes and no.Either would work but I'm not a fan of 100 gr broadheads.The heavier ones usually have stronger,thicker blades.Also variety is limited in the 100 gr heads.

I don't think it would be a big difference but the heavier BH would give you just a tad bit higher FOC because the weight is just a tad bit further out front.

BTW, I use the 100gr inserts with 150gr Bh's because that is what I got to tune well (I already had the 150gr Bh's when I started and wanted to use them).

Bisch

[Stumpkiller]

The difference, I suppose, would be in cutting surface.  You trade penetration for width or number of blades depending on the head.  

And that opens a whole huge can o'worms as to which may be preferable and when or for what.

[Smithhammer]

I think starting with a 100 gr. insert will open a lot more options in broahdheads to choose from. Personally, I use a 100 gr. insert and a 150gr. Stinger and a 5 gr. brass washer.

[Bill Kissner]

It has been my experience that the length of the 100 grain insert is long enough to change the spine a significant amount with certain setups. I have a bow that shoots 150 grain points with 100 grain inserts perfectly. If I install a standard insert and 225 grain points on the same arrow, I get erratic flight.

[Terry Green]

I'd rather have the extra weight in the head.....100 grain bhead aint enough hardware for me.