45lbs at 27", all set up for hunting. would you shoot a 373 grain arrow at 177fps or a 555 grain arrow at 154fps? trajectory isn't an issue.
Already know which one I'm going to shoot, just curious as to what others would do.
555 for me. quieter is nice.
should of metioned I'll be hunting deer, squirrels, rabbits and any coyote that happens to come by :archer:
Larry : I always go heavy :wavey:
555 for me. and yes silence is better. I also want a bit more weight for the pass through.Maxx
450 grains wouldt probably be perfect.
Heavier for sure ;)
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I would get antsy if I shot arrows that were below 9 GPP (grains per pound). I wouldn't want to put any undo stress on my limbs that might damage them. With that said, I'd shoot the 555 grain arrow.
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555.....triple nickels, all the way......
just make sure ur BH will shave hair...a little heavier...
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I will disagree, my hair covered computer likes and arrow that has a flat trajectory and anything over 8gpp is fine for what you are hunting. I killed quite a few deer and a coyote one year shooting 42#s at 28" draw and the arrow weighed 350 grains. Shot thru the whole length of a big coyote that year. I am shooting 52#s this year at 28.5"s and shooting 8.6 gpp. I feel confident this set-up will be good deer medicine even big deer. Shawn
QuoteOriginally posted by Rob W.:
555 for me. quieter is nice.
I agree with what Rob said. I'd take an arrow that's a little bit slower because it's heavier because it's gonna carry more kinetic energy and with my bows they are more quiet than a lighter arrow.
20 yards and in heavy always for me.
You have stated that trajectory is not an issue.
A ~29% increase in momentum incurred by shooting the 555 gn arrow design could possibly yield substantial dividends under given and very possible circumstances.
QuoteOriginally posted by ChrisM:
450 grains wouldt probably be perfect.
X2 on the 10 gpp
555 for me too :thumbsup: . In addition to what has already been said about the gain in KE, heavier arrows are also more forgiving to minor inperfections in our form.
Ron
I agree w/ the 450 grains guys--10gpp seems to be the best of both worlds--decent trajectory w/ good penetration.
light bow and short draw = heavy arrow 2 blade head.
I'm a believer in 8-10 gpp for my arrows. I'm shooting 535 grains from my 55# longbow and 56-58# recurve. Flat trajectory and good penetration.
As long as your broadheads are razor sharp and your comfortable with either the light or heavy arrow within your shooting range(20 yds or less), both will work.
Go with 555
Triple nickel would be my choice! For all the above mentioned reasons! LOL!
~HF~
I'm definately with the crowd. 555 sounds good to me.
373 with 177 FPS would do the job just fine, so i would go shoot the light one.
555.Your momentum figure for the lighter arrow is .29.For the 555 gr,it is .38.The heavier arrow will be quieter too.
traditional I'd take that 555 with my 45# bow anyday..
you'll have a louder bow wwith the 370 too
Sorry, but I can make my bows plenty quiet with a lighter arrow, if you can't you should learn how. 555 will do you no good if you can't put it where you want. I know Larry and have seen him shoot, no problem putting it where he wants. Sorry but that many gpp. is wasted, after 12-13gpp. you start to get diminishing returns. I would say 400 grains or so would be ideal. 555 for him is a tad over 12gpp. sorry but NO! Shawn
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I would never go less than 10 gpp, so 555 would be my advice.
at 15-20 yards trajectory is not an issue....go heavy! If your shooting 25-35 yards, that's a different story!
555 for me although I think that 11 gpp is perfect for big game performance.