Heavy Arrow Build-Did I Mess Up?

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[AkRyan]

“Fly better”

Look, Im not trying to be the archery police here but please explain how a heavy arrow flies better.

Sounds like Ranch Fairy dust to me. Did you drink the Koolaid on very high FOC too? Grin

In reality, if heavy arrows did actually “fly better” then every pro would be doing it, they aren’t.

What pro wouldnt love to pick up a couple points on his score?

Professional archers shoot low draw weight......that's why. If you don't understand how and why a "heavier" arrow will fly better than its lighter counterpart than you should do some research. Arrows are projectiles just like a bullet.

 

[AkRyan]

I will mention again imo a 500+g arrow is heavy. I think 700g is silly. Most people are shooting budget arrows without adding any weight to them or there broadheads. Cheaper budget arrows are typically low gpi vs your higher end hunting arrows. This puts the majority of shooters in the low 400g and I just don't PERSONALLY feel this is a great choice for hunting anything. Will it work YES will it work as good as a 500-600 no it won't IMO. I won't say my opinions are facts but arrow flight with more weight is better and that's a fact.

 

[Billy Goat]

I will mention again imo a 500+g arrow is heavy. I think 700g is silly. Most people are shooting budget arrows without adding any weight to them or there broadheads. Cheaper budget arrows are typically low gpi vs your higher end hunting arrows. This puts the majority of shooters in the low 400g and I just don't PERSONALLY feel this is a great choice for hunting anything. Will it work YES will it work as good as a 500-600 no it won't IMO. I won't say my opinions are facts but arrow flight with more weight is better and that's a fact.

The professional shooters I know aren't shooting arrows over 425 grain, outdoors.


Some shoot heavier indoor, but that is changing as well.

Depends on you discipline tho too some extent.

 

[AkRyan]

The professional shooters I know aren't shooting arrows over 425 grain, outdoors.


Some shoot heavier indoor, but that is changing as well.

Depends on you discipline tho too some extent.

What draw weight are they pulling and how far are they shooting?

 

[AkRyan]

I forgot to mention a heavier arrow in a hunting situation make allot of sense also because the bow will simply be quieter than a light arrow. Again not saying you need 700g but a 350-450 is going to be much more noticeable to anything else in the woods than a 550-650

 

[Billy Goat]

What draw weight are they pulling and how far are they shooting?

57-62#'s usually. For field out to 80.

 

[AkRyan]

57-62#'s usually. For field out to 80.

This makes perfect sense. I wouldn't ask my wife to shoot my arrows cause they are to heavy for her draw length and weight. A 420-450 fits her much better.

 

[Joe G]

I like Gelton victory rip tko setup!