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Title: Arrows for my 45# Montana
Post by: hunterjt on July 30, 2010, 10:55:00 PM
I'm shooting heritage 250 out my 55# Martin. 522gr what's a good arrow and weight for my Montana 45 #. Hunting set up.
thanks guys.
Title: Re: Arrows for my 45# Montana
Post by: Fletcher on July 30, 2010, 11:33:00 PM
What is your draw length and what point weight do you want to shoot?  A Montana should normally shoot a spine that matches the bow weight in a 28" arrow with a 125 gr point.  A longer arrow and/or heavier point will need a higher spine.

I like at about 11 gr/lb or 500 gr total weight, whichever is more, and your Montana will handle that just fine.
Title: Re: Arrows for my 45# Montana
Post by: hunterjt on July 31, 2010, 06:26:00 PM
I draw 28 but like to shoot 30 inch  arrows 125 up front can I still shoot my heritage 250s with 125 head total wt. 520
Title: Re: Arrows for my 45# Montana
Post by: Buckeye Trad Hunter on July 31, 2010, 06:53:00 PM
That should be like an 80 pound spine on that arrow set-up.  That should be way to stiff for either bow.  You can try the spine calculator, it will get you close if not right on.
This link will take you to Stu's calculator
http://heilakka.com/stumiller/
Title: Re: Arrows for my 45# Montana
Post by: stickbowhafe on July 31, 2010, 10:59:00 PM
I'm thinking some arrows spined at 500 or even weaker for a 45 pounder. Maybe try some heritage 150's cut long or the heritage 90's. For some reason, I always have better luck with arrows spined weaker than I think I should need.
Title: Re: Arrows for my 45# Montana
Post by: Friend on July 31, 2010, 11:04:00 PM
Have just finished bare shaft tuning a 45# Monatana. My draw is also 28 inches. MFX500's @ 28.75" with 200 gn points are working very nicely.
Title: Re: Arrows for my 45# Montana
Post by: hunterjt on August 01, 2010, 09:46:00 PM
Thanks I ordered some heritage 150s