PAbowhunter4life Posted March 21, 2005 Report Share Posted March 21, 2005 Well, it seems like the standard for hunting heads weigh in at either 100 or 125 grains. I am just curious to see how many people shoot lighter heads in the 75-85 weight class and what kind of peerformance do you get from them. Might seem like a stupid question, but this is something that has always intrigued me as I seldom hear about people using light heads to harvest big game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kracey Posted March 21, 2005 Report Share Posted March 21, 2005 Re: Light Weight Broadheads For Hunting.... I am shooting a short arrow. 26 1/2 inches. So I use 125 grain to get alittle more hitting power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTbowman Posted March 21, 2005 Report Share Posted March 21, 2005 Re: Light Weight Broadheads For Hunting.... My co-worker uses a 75 grain head and he gets good results. He is a speed demon though and thats seems to be his only motivation. Flat shooting bow too. I use to shoot 100g heads solely, making dang sure FOC was good, etc. Then I got into trad bow shooting and saw what a heavier arrow set up could do. Yes, you maybe get more arc but it hits like a hammer. Plus like Dave said, higher weight tips most likely will sport larger cutting daimeters which can help too. As far as FOC is concerned, the more weight up front the better for trad bows. I mean like 200g to 350g tips!!!! Not sure how this can be when compound shooters "need" specific FOC. I guess its like a rock with string tied to it. The string will follow the rock. LOL Heck as long as I can hit what I am aiming for and get a massive blood trail doing it I am happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted March 21, 2005 Report Share Posted March 21, 2005 Re: Light Weight Broadheads For Hunting.... I haven't tried anything lighter than 100 grns. I will someday, I want to see the replies here for those you have too_pointer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted March 21, 2005 Report Share Posted March 21, 2005 Re: Light Weight Broadheads For Hunting.... i use an 85 grain mechanical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washi Posted March 21, 2005 Report Share Posted March 21, 2005 Re: Light Weight Broadheads For Hunting.... I have tried 75, 85, 90, and 100gr heads and the 75 and 85 shot the best, the 85 best of all. I think it had less to do with the weight than the style of the heads. Steel Force are the best flying heads I have seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitrrophybowhunter Posted March 22, 2005 Report Share Posted March 22, 2005 Re: Light Weight Broadheads For Hunting.... I shoot 100 grains as it optimizes my FOC for my set-up!!!!!! Go to goldtip.com and use it to see what is best for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhunter91 Posted March 22, 2005 Report Share Posted March 22, 2005 Re: Light Weight Broadheads For Hunting.... I shoot 75 grain 3-blade Muzzy's. I haven't ever shot a deer, but they work wonders on woodchucks.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoyt19 Posted March 22, 2005 Report Share Posted March 22, 2005 Re: Light Weight Broadheads For Hunting.... Ive used the Cablea's Mini Lazer Pro 90 grain head with GREAT results these last 3 season, and they are easy on the pocket book Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RatherBowHunt Posted March 24, 2005 Report Share Posted March 24, 2005 Re: Light Weight Broadheads For Hunting.... i used to shoot 75gr. broadheads but i have switched to 100gr......but i dont really see a lot of difference b/w the two besides the cutting diameter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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