NEBRbruiser Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 When I purchased my bow (Hoyt Vectrix 28" draw) I planned on setting it at 65-70 pounds so at Cabelas I bought the Cabelas Stalker Extreme 65/80 @ 9.3gpi. However after practicing and hunting I feel more comfortable with my bow set at 60# instead. How much difference is this going to make since I'm using an arrow made for a little higher poundage? Should I switch arrows and if so, what do you recommend?? Any help would be great! Just want to make sure I'm not robbing myself of anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 You could have lost some speed (not familiar with the weight or shaft size of Cabela's arrows). That however isnt necessarly a bad thing. Im shooting a Heavy Easton arrow when I could actually step down in size considerably. However, it pack some serious energy at the POI (point of impact). Unless youre shooting over 40 yards I wouldnt worry too much about it. Shoot the new arrows until you wear them out and then look at your options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickheadhunter Posted August 11, 2010 Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 I'm no expert but i have always shot an arrow rated for about 5-15 pounds heavier then my poundage my bow is set on like now my bow is set on 70# and im shooting GT XT hunter 7595 i hope you figure it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Shooter Posted August 11, 2010 Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 You will be fine, its better to be over spined than under spined. Only thing that will substantially affect is the speed with those shafts being heavier per inch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEBRbruiser Posted August 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 You will be fine, its better to be over spined than under spined. Only thing that will substantially affect is the speed with those shafts being heavier per inch. Using a little heavier arrow it might be a little slower but it should pack a little more punch right??? I think I'm going to stick with the heavier cabelas arrow. Made by Easton and are pretty good arrow for the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted August 12, 2010 Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 They can pack more punch. My bow is kicking out more energy with the heavier Easton than it does with a Gold tip 5575. It doesnt shoot as flat but it hits hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted August 12, 2010 Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 If you are currently shooting 100grn heads try some 125grn heads. You really loose very little trajectory and it will help reduce the overspined effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted August 12, 2010 Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 Using a little heavier arrow it might be a little slower but it should pack a little more punch right??? I think I'm going to stick with the heavier cabelas arrow. Made by Easton and are pretty good arrow for the money. If you are currently shooting 100grn heads try some 125grn heads. You really loose very little trajectory and it will help reduce the overspined effect. I agree with both these. I wouldn't switch to a 125 gr head though if you can get the 100gr heads to tune alright with those shafts. You may want to keep some speed, but who knows. I suppose it depends on how far you're shooting and what your pin gaps are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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