ladydiehard Posted August 24, 2005 Report Share Posted August 24, 2005 I'm getting back into bowhunting after over 20 years of NOT bowhunting. Alot has changed in regards to equipment. I am basically at the mercy of articles and recommendations in regards to the new things on the market. On recommendation, I replaced my old PSE Laser II with a PSE Bruin. I also went with carbon arrows instead of aluminum, a whisker bisket rest, a kisser button and a release. All these things are new to me. My how technology moves forward! I started shooting well immediately. Grouping well, so well that fletching is being damaged. I guess thats good and bad. I'm pleased that I haven't forgotten everything over the years. Anyway...my question is in regards to broadheads. I have been told that some of the more expensive seemingly top of the line broadheads are too heavy for the weight I shoot. I'm a small woman and at present I'm still breaking the muscles in at 38#. After I get broke in, I am sure I will max the weight out but my Bruin is only 30-40# range. Perhaps later on I will be ready to have the limbs switched out to go 40-50# but that will be tops and probably not until next year. So...my question is, for this weight, what broadheads would you guys and gals recommend? What pros and cons can you share with me? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WISHUNTER Posted August 24, 2005 Report Share Posted August 24, 2005 Re: Returning bowhunter I'm putting on Theadhead 85's on the girlfriend arrows for her. What grain feild tips are you shooting? If it's 85 or 100 and your shooting good (sounds like you are) stay with that same grain Good luck hunting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadHuntinPastor Posted August 24, 2005 Report Share Posted August 24, 2005 Re: Returning bowhunter Personally I would hook up with a good proshop and have them help outfit you and your bow. Tell them what you are shooting for and they will set you up just fine. Don't know if I'd shoot carbons at that poundage, but that's me. Good luck and welcome back to an awesome sport!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtBowhunter Posted August 25, 2005 Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 Re: Returning bowhunter I'ld go with the 85 grain Montec.......cut on impact and you'll get excellent flight out of them.........should fly just like your field points if your bow is properly tuned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowJoe Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Re: Returning bowhunter I think you should take your time easing back into the saddle and use what you feel comfortable with to start. Then work your way through the hype and decide what you would like to get out of your bowhunting equipment. Take an experienced friend along with you to a pro shop and talk with the guy behind the counter. Then check with your friend to see what he considers junk and treasure in what you are really looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kyhunter1 Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Re: Returning bowhunter I would go with carbon arrows and 85 grain broadheads. Remember to match your field tips to the broadheads. Hope you get it right soon Brandon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladydiehard Posted August 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Re: Returning bowhunter Thanks for the input! I did go to a pro shop to purchase my bow and have it set up. The man knows his stuff. He even had me practice with it in his backyard (runs business out of his home) to be sure it "felt" right. So far, I'm impressed. I'm grouping well and will be able to max out the weight before season easily. Nothing like a new bow and good grouping from the start to get one pumped up. I'm currently using carbon arrows...100's. A co-worker that is an avid bowhunter said that was a light arrow and should fly well as long as the broadheads are right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joebobhunter4 Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Re: Returning bowhunter theadhead 85's thats what i use and im at 63 pounds and it works great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad dryden Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Re: Returning bowhunter 85-100 grain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joebobhunter4 Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 Re: Returning bowhunter sweet good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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