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Is 11 grains per lb. too heavy?

Started by granny, March 06, 2008, 09:21:00 AM

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granny

I finally got the CE heritage 150`s set up for my #47 @ 28 assenheimer recurve. Total arrow weight is around 517 grains(11 grains per #)@ 30". Is this arrow too heavy? The 1916 aluminum that i shot before was somewhere around 450 @ 29".

vermonster13

If it shoots well then it isn't to heavy. I have some arrows that weigh out at 15-16 grains a pound that fly well. For the thick stuff I hunt in at times they don't need to fly far, just need to fly straight. Nothing wrong with having some insurance and the heavy ones make for a real quiet bow.
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BobW

If it meets your requirements of the balance between flight, trajectory, range, sound, and accuracy, who could say it is too heavy?  It needs to meet your requirements, and sound like it does.
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Hawkeye

I shoot 12 gpp out the the same weight bow very effectively.  I suspect you'll like the results.
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Bjorn

Not too heavy at all. Mine are typically 12-13 gpp. It is all a matter of what works best for you. And all other things being equal; more weight=more penetration.

Arwin

I love heavy weight arrows!!! You don't get as much speed, but you do get a lot more punching power.   :saywhat:
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jon

I shoot 13-15gpp. They are flat out to 25 yards(my max hunt shot) and fly freat. Penetrate like you wouldn't believe.

Jon

Morning Star

12 to 13gr/lb here....hot knife through butter  ;)
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laddy

Some bows are simply happier with heavy arrows, as long as the spine works, way heavy is a way funner to hunt with.

Apex Predator

All of mine are set up between 14-16 grains per pound.  They are killin machines!  I am not a good enough shot to shoot at game past 20 yards, so it doesn't matter that they are slow.  My bows are very quiet!
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Pinecone

I generally shoot arrows between 9.5 GPP and 12 GPP...depending on what tunes the best to a specific bow.  The best hunting performance I have experienced has been with the 11 GPP and 12 GPP arrows.  Personally, I don't think you can wrong with arrows in that weight range...and even a few grains heavier can't hurt!

Claudia
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ArrowAtomik

You're too light  ;)
I shoot heavier CX150's out of a lighter bow.
It takes some learning to shoot 30-40 yards, but for hunting range, heavy is only a benefit... not to mention quieter more stable flight.  Once you train your brain elevation, I like to see the beautiful arching shot ending with heavy hit, myself.

Steelhead

I shoot 600 to 650 grain arrows out of bows that are 55# at 30 inches draw.Love how the shoots and feels and sounds with these arrows.I dont shoot over 25 yards when hunting and my trajectory is fine and they hit hard.

granny

Thanks to all who replied. The arrows shoot great and they are quiet. I will stick with them.

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SteveB

8 to 9 grns gives me the trajectory I like - like a hot knive thru butter.


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