Lowest gpi arrows

[switchback7]

It has to do with FOC and arrow length. For instance I have a 29.5" carbon to carbon arrow. running a GT pierce at 9.3 gpi and all my other stuff in a 300 gets me at about 9.5% FOC and I'm dead perfect on the spine. I would really rather be a little stiff. If I go to a 250 spine at 9.9 gpi my FOC falls to 9.25 with all the same componets but the arrow is now 500 grains instead of 480 and the FOC is worse.

So the best solution is to find a semi durable arrow that is on the lighter side GPI wise. That will leave some of my weight up front and less in the shaft. If i go with a much heavier arrow my bow is slower then I would like. Its all a balancing game and sometimes the easiest is to start with the lightest shaft avaliable and work up from there to find the balance your looking for. I suspect your going to be 8 gpi to find a semi durable arrow.

I was never very good at math but it makes sense! appreciate the insight.

 

[etapia]

Never shot them. I'm using BE Carnivore right now for hunting shafts. They are a lighter gpi shaft, haven't had durability issues. They are also a "standard" size .246. Easy to find components for.

How are the nocks on these? Seems like many who shoot BE arrows opt for different nocks.

 

[Billy Goat]

How are the nocks on these? Seems like many who shoot BE arrows opt for different nocks.

I haven't had any issues. First I have heard of anything. I have busted a few but I'm not going to hold it against them when they get drilled by an arrow.

 

[5MilesBack]

I suspect your going to be 8 gpi to find a semi durable arrow.

From my experience you need to get to about 11gpi to have a semi durable arrow shaft. But I'm also shooting at almost 33" draw and 75lbs.

 

[Page Master]

I shoot the RIP XV's for Deer and have only had them break with non pass thrus. I'm fan of them.

I wonder if they're not passing through, because they're breaking. Are you still shooting them ?

 

[camping1601]

I wonder if they're not passing through, because they're breaking. Are you still shooting them ?

Still shoot them. The non pass throughs are from shot angle, exits hitting leg and shooting a 2'' mech.

 

[Page Master]

Still shoot them. The non pass throughs are from shot angle, exits hitting leg and shooting a 2'' mech.

Any issues with arrows breaking? I like mine, I am only concerned with an arrow malfunction lol