deerslayer06 Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 (edited) Hey bloodbrothers and sisters, arrow question for ya. I just completed my first bow season. I had some luck as I harvested a mature doe here in Indiana. I shot her with my Parker Bow set at 60lbs with a 29" draw length. I used 30" Carbon Express Predator II arrows weighing in at 8.9gpi with 100 grain Rage 2 broadheads. Here's my dilemma: I plan on upping my draw weight a tad to 62 or 63#. According to the Carbon Express website, I should move up to the 6075 arrow size (instead of the 4560) which would bump me up to 9.8gpi (if I select the Predator II's) or 11.3gpi (if I select the CE Rebel Hunters). Here's my question for you'all... what will this change in arrow weights do for my deer hunting? Will I benefit from the switch. Any recommendations would be much appreciated. Thanks. Edited January 19, 2009 by deerslayer06 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 It's not so much the weight you are changing, but the spine of the arrow. Typically when you go to a stiffer spine you get a heavier arrow, they kinds go hand in hand. What you can do is change brands of arrows, and by doing this you can stay close to where you are, or go even lighter, but still maintain the correct spine needed for your draw weight and draw length Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerslayer06 Posted January 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 It's not so much the weight you are changing, but the spine of the arrow. Typically when you go to a stiffer spine you get a heavier arrow, they kinds go hand in hand. What you can do is change brands of arrows, and by doing this you can stay close to where you are, or go even lighter, but still maintain the correct spine needed for your draw weight and draw length how do you correctly match up the stiffness of the spine and the draw weight/draw length? is there a rule of thumb for this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 A little helpful reading for ya .. Click Here >>>> http://www.huntersfriend.com/2007-Carbon-Arrows/arrow-selection-guide3.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m gardner Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 Why not increase your draw weight and try the arrows you have already. They may fly just fine. If they do problem solved. If not, it's always fun to buy new equipment. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotashRLS Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 I still shoot heavy Easton XX78 aluminums and whole heartedly believe in heavy setups. You can be over spined just as you can be under spined so matching is very important. Read up on Momentum as an indicator for arrow penetration too. You will learn a lot of good info as long as you didn't hate physics in High School. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 Deer Slayer...........Even though those arrow say 4560's the shorter you cut them the stiffer the spine is. Honestly there is not valid reason to go to a heavier arrow or more poundage for just hunting deer. That setup is more than enough to kill any whitetail and get a passthru on most. Key here is shot placement.........Right behind the Scapula there is a soft spot. Wait for the deer to clear both shoulders forward and you will blow thru most everyone you hit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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