JDAWG Posted September 23, 2008 Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 How heavy are your hunting arrows. Mine are 410 grains. Should I go to a lighter arrow? Does it affect kinetic energy? I'm shooting a PSE x-force set at 70lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted September 23, 2008 Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 Mine are 350grs. Yes, the arrow weight will effect KE, but from what I have seen, Lighter arrows at a lighter draw weight can have the same KE as heavier arrows at a heavier draw weight. Typically heavier arrows, although slower, should penetrate better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted September 23, 2008 Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 Yep Gator hit it on the head. I shoot a 386 grain arrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted September 23, 2008 Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 How heavy are your hunting arrows. Mine are 410 grains. Should I go to a lighter arrow? Does it affect kinetic energy? I'm shooting a PSE x-force set at 70lbs. That bow is a scorcher speed wise. You're likely getting over 300fps with it with those arrows. The lighter arrows are harder on your bow. A 400-450grain arrow will probably be the quietest and easiest to tune for you. The arrows you have will also be much more resistant to crosswind than the lighter arrows. Get everything tuned right and stick with what you got Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob LeBlanc Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 I'd suggest you read the warranty information you should have received with the bow. As Leo said (sort of ), the lighter the arrow, the more energy the bow has to dissipate since it doesn't transfer to the arrow. This is hard on the bow and can cause damage over time...somewhat similar to 'dry-firing' the bow. The warranty info should tell you the minimum recommended arrow weight...typically 5 or 6 gr. per pound of pull. Kinetic Energy is a calculation, in foot pounds, that gives an indication of the arrows ability to penetrate. A light arrow at high speed can be equated to a heavy arrow at a slower speed, but you have to also remember that a heavier arrow will retain more energy downrange. The reason being, speed sheds fast...arrow weight never changes. Bob;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 my Goldtip arrows weigh in at 358 grs. out of my Hoyt Ultratec at 63 lbs, they are perfect for my setup. im sure i could go with a 100 or 125 gr broadhead, but i dont feel i need the extra weight. im just shooting what shoots the most accurate for me and my bow. i think if your current arrow is very accurate for you and your bow setup, i wouldnt change it at all. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDAWG Posted September 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Thanks for all of the input. I think I'll stay with what I have. They fly well and the bow is tuned. I need to stop listening to all of the "professionals" at the range and just do what works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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