125g head or 100g head with additional 25g insert?

[Remps17]

I have shot through almost all my VAPs and looking to do a new arrow build. I was shooting mechanicals and last season we had a disagreement so we are moving to fixed blade.

I was going to shoot 125g heads with a HIT insert and a collar. Would it be better to shoot 100g head and put the additional 25g in the arrow? If so, what are the reasons to do it?

Thanks

 

[justin davis]

100 grain with the extra weight. Generally 100 grain heads are made smaller than 125. Smaller equals better flight in my mind

 

[Joe Holden]

Lowering to 100 grains give you a lot more choices for broadheads as well.

 

[joshdidthis]

I don't think 125 limits you much in broadhead selection. Seems most broadheads come in both weights. Some 125 gr broadheads are a little beefier than 100 gr.

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[87TT]

If you put the weight in the insert, then you can go up in weight on the broadhead later by switching heads. But you can't go down as easy. If you think you may want to go down at some point, then use the 125 gr head.

 

[Btaylor]

Be careful about building too much flexibility into your setup. That eliminates the need to buy more stuff.

 

[gretch6364]

If you put the weight in the insert, then you can go up in weight on the broadhead later by switching heads. But you can't go down as easy. If you think you may want to go down at some point, then use the 125 gr head.

A lot of inserts can be adjusted with a tool from the nock end once built. Check out the BE stuff for example.

 

[87TT]

I have a hard time getting the GTO nock bushings out of my Gold Tip Hunter Pro arrows so that doesn't work for me. And it still isn't as easy as switching heads.

 

[GregB]

A lot of inserts can be adjusted with a tool from the nock end once built. Check out the BE stuff for example.

I don't think you can use screw in weights w/ the HIT inserts.

 

[406unltd]

Stick with 125 head. Makes for a more robust Broadhead with the weight being built into it. Better than just adding a bunch of crap the tip that could come loose or add possible negative variances

 

[HookUp]

I have tested a lot of broadheads for my set up and 100s are more accurate. I'm sure there are guys who can get 125 to fly accurate. John Dudley Mr Nock On recommends 100 grains and a slower 260-280 fps arrow for accuracy.

 

[87TT]

I have tested a lot of broadheads for my set up and 100s are more accurate. I'm sure there are guys who can get 125 to fly accurate. John Dudley Mr Nock On recommends 100 grains and a slower 260-280 fps arrow for accuracy.

Was the total arrow weight the same with the 100 and the 125?

 

[HookUp]

Yes, I have tested nearly every broadhead in the market at 100/125. The 100's were more accurate at 475 and 500 grain built arrows. I believe Lusk shot the 125s IW's out to 80 accurately. I also tested several vanes and configurations and really don't see a lot of variation in accuracy. Currently shooting 4 fletch elite 2.3 plastifletch at 500 grains with iron Will 100's, wicked accurate and routinely blows through my block target.

 

[Ian Ketterman]

I don't think 125 limits you much in broadhead selection. Seems most broadheads come in both weights. Some 125 gr broadheads are a little beefier than 100 gr.

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You can have the same selection, but not when you need it. If you're out of town and lose a broadhead or your case for them or any other catastrophe and need to get some new broadheads last minute, you're more likely to find 100g of the popular brands. Some stores do not carry anything above 100g.