350 up front?

BUCKY · February 10, 2009, 10:00:00 PM

The seasons over now it's time to play.My current set up is a 48#@26" longbow.My arrows are 27"goldtips with 265 up front,250 head 15 grain insert.I would like to try 350up front,250 head 100 grain insert.What do some of you think will happen with the extra 85grains? My current set up shoots great just felt like playing.Is 350 insane?

daveycrockett · February 10, 2009, 10:02:00 PM

I'm shooting 300 up front off one of my bows. So not insane.

metsastaja · February 10, 2009, 10:18:00 PM

I just added 100g insert 100g screw in adapter and 125g glue on magnus to my front end of CE heritage 250's. Shoots and groups with the field points of 125 145 175 with only the 100g insert.

Flight is terrific and penetration exceptional.

February 10, 2009, 10:39:00 PM

you mught find that the extra weight weakens your spine and you might have to shorten your arrow length just a bit to stiffen it back up. Other than that it should work fine.

Bisch

manyletters · February 10, 2009, 10:45:00 PM

I shoot 400gr up front on my setup and my arrows are flying very well...but it is not for everyone so play with it and see where it goes. I am shooting 50# Samich BF Extremes shorts on a Morrison mini 14 ILF riser...shooting 55/70's cut at 28 1/3 inches.

dragonheart · February 10, 2009, 10:50:00 PM

I just bought some woody weights, waiting on them to get here. I am going to experiment with 3000 Gr up front. I was shooting 260 with an alu. arrow.

ozy clint · February 10, 2009, 10:53:00 PM

i assume your using 35/55 g/tips. like bisch said, glue one up and see if it will tune before you reach your minimum arrow length. i'd say you should be right if you've got an inch to play with. but i don't think you would have to cut more than an inch. they stiffen up quick. let us know what happens. we all learn from feedback.
good luck.
you won't look back if you get them going. 350gr upfront rocks!!

Pete W · February 11, 2009, 12:20:00 AM

300 gr points/ broadheads and 100 gr brass inserts are shooting well for me on several bows. Shoot one and see how it flies.

Pete

BUCKY · February 11, 2009, 05:42:00 AM

yes they are 35/55's.They are cut to the shortest length I can use.

Apex Predator · February 11, 2009, 05:58:00 AM

They may fly just fine. Try them and see. You could always put a wrap under the fletching, which will stiffen them some.

daveycrockett · February 11, 2009, 07:48:00 AM

Dragonheart 3000 gr. may be a bit overboard!! Good luck on your bow search Bud.

dragonheart · February 11, 2009, 07:50:00 AM

Holy Moly! No wonder I have been shooting low at 15 yrds! those arrows sure did penetrate the ground well.

leatherneck · February 11, 2009, 07:52:00 AM

Just added more weight myself and I'm at 350. I'll shoot tonight and know more. Expecting good results. In a few days I'll have another head weighing in at about 375 so I'll let you know how they shoot as well.

Mike

frassettor · February 11, 2009, 08:02:00 AM

I shoot 360 up front on my AD's and they fly great

snag · February 11, 2009, 08:59:00 AM

For me there is a point of diminishing returns. I shoot 225gr. upfront in carbons. I am happy with the penetration AND the tradgetory. I have some forgewood shafts with 215gr tips. The total weight is 800gr. At 20yds. they group all of 5" lower than the carbons.
It's fun to fool around with this stuff and see what works for you.

Manitoba Stickflinger · February 11, 2009, 09:35:00 AM

I think it'll work for you Bucky! I shoot 27 1/2" arrows (CX150's) with 300 gr. at the tip and like you have a shorter draw length making my bow around 50 lbs. They fly great and bare shaft right with my fletched arrows. The FOC arrows really seem to hit the target hard!

vhntr 1 · February 11, 2009, 11:28:00 AM

I am shooting a 44# morrison cheyenne gold tip 35/55 with 300gr up front they fly like darts and good penetration toatle weight 545GR

tradtusker · February 11, 2009, 01:38:00 PM

i shoot 350grs to 365grs up front
total arrow weight 700grs 60lb bow.
trajectory is not an issue, i like to hunt close.

Morning Star · February 11, 2009, 03:07:00 PM

I shoot MFX's with 300 up front (100 insert/200 tips). Perfect flight, penetrate like a red hot knife in butter.

BUCKY · February 11, 2009, 06:32:00 PM

Just got home.It's dark, put the spotlight on and shot the arrow.It flew great!I know I did this backwards, meaning I should have bare shafted first but I couldn't help myself.I will bare shaft tomorrow.