newbie arrow question

[sdpeb1]

I have a 41# @28in longbow. I draw to 29in. I went to the archery shop and the owner had me try out some eastons, and I think they were 2016 if I remember right,but he was out of stock so he had me try out 2018 with 145gr tips and they flew even better than the other so I bought them and they seem flying great. I  also picked up some grizzly stik/sitkas and they seem to have really good arrow flight with the 145gr tip. Both are full length arrows. I know this is light poundage bow but I will be hunting whitetail with it this year and I want to make sure I have the best setup. I know this a slow arrow with a lot of weight and I'm wondering if I need to go with a light arrow for more speed condidering it is light poundage. Also I need some advise on broadheads. What is a good 2 blade BH that I can replace the blade on? I'm not ready to start sharping my own yet. I've been looking around online and I am having a hard time finding them in 145gr weight. thanks for any help- Steve

[Dave Bulla]

Well, first of all, welcome!

I'm not real familiar with the aluminum and carbon sizes but I can certainly tell you that if your bow weight is low, a heavier arrow is FAR better for hunting than a light one.

I don't believe anyone makes a replaceable blade two blade head but I know that there are some that come already sharpened.  I'll have to defer to others on the brand names though.

[Killdeer]

2016 sounds like a good bet at your draw length. I have found that Magnus Stingers are sharp right out of the package and fly like my field points. They come in a 150 weight as well as a 125.

Work on that sharpening thing, though, because you will need to sharpen them after practicing on your target. Yes, you DO need to practice with your broadheads!    

Do  a search here on sharpening, and there will be enough info to chew on for a good while.

Killdeer  

[Stone Knife]

At your draw length that bow will be plenty to take a whitetail and other game if you take sensable shots.

[John3]

Don't let sharpening a broadhead scare you. Pretty easy with a bit of practice. I use the tru-angle sharpening system. Easy to do and gets a two blade broadhead scary sharp.

Welcome to traditional bowhunting...!!


John III