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Your draw weight, arrow length, and point weight affect the arrow’s flex, so you must find the right spine for your setup. Bows with high draw weights need arrows with stiffer spines. As draw weights decrease, so must the arrow’s stiffness. The higher the number, the more flexible the arrow.
Does a heavier draw weight affect arrow speed?
Draw weight is a measurement of the force required to draw a bow. Bows with higher draw weights generate faster arrow speeds by transferring more energy to the arrow. The result is a flatter trajectory, deeper penetration, and greater likelihood of pass-through shots when bowhunting.
Is 70 lb draw too much?
For example, a bow with a 70-pound peak weight and a 80% let-off should have a holding weight of around 14-pounds. Being able to hold a bow at full draw for 30 seconds is great, but if you’re shaking, struggling, and exhausted at the end of that time, then you’re not going to be able to make an ethical shot.
Does bow draw weight affect accuracy?
Being over bowed, too heavy draw weight, will cause bad habits. Back the draw weight off and use the correct spine arrow. Read the manual to determine how many turns the limb bolts can be backed off. Speed is fine, accuracy is final.
Does insert weight affect arrow spine?
There are many different weight screw-in and glue-on points. Adding weight up front can significantly change the dynamic spine of the arrow. For every 25 grains of weight added to the front, it weakens the dynamic spine by approximately 2 ½ lbs.
What is a good arrow speed for deer hunting?
Even with today’s small profile, fixed-blade heads, most experts recommend a maximum arrow speed of 260-270 fps.
What weight should my arrows be?
If you want to target practice, you want the arrow to weigh in total (shaft, vanes, insert, nock and field point combined) around 5 to 6 grain per pound of draw weight. So if your bow has 60 lbs. of draw, you want to use arrows that weigh in total between 300 and 360 grain.
What draw weight do most hunters use?
Some shooters are capable of shooting 70, 80 or 90lbs, but most adult males shoot between 60 and 70lbs. Today’s bows are extremely efficient and 40lb compound bows are more than capable of harvesting many big game animals. For whitetail deer hunting anything above 40 lbs is fine.
Is a 60 lb bow enough for elk?
60 lbs is fine, you’re on the right track as far as arrow weight. get a strong razor sharp fixed blade to fly like a laser and he’ll be zipping through vitals.
What should my draw weight be?
Build, Bodyweight and Suggested Bow Draw Weights Type of Person/Build Weight (lbs) Compound Suggested Draw Weight (lbs) Large/Strong Child 100-130 25-35 Small/Slight Woman 100-130 25-35 Average Woman 130-160 30-40 Large/Strong Woman 160+ 45-55.
Do heavier bows shoot farther?
Heavier arrows will not travel as far because they will be pulled down by gravity, but they will be more accurate than lighter arrows and deliver a more penetrating impact to the target. The range of a heavier arrow will be less than that of a lighter arrow.
Are heavier bows better?
If you choose to go with an ultralight bow, just remember that heavier bows tend to hold steadier. With a light bow, it’s possible for shooting form flaws to be exaggerated. And as much as accessories, such as quivers and sights can upset the balance of any bow, that imbalance can be especially apparent on light bows.
Is more draw weight better?
Some people are comfortable drawing 40 lbs while others are comfortable drawing 70 lbs. The more draw weight there is, the faster the arrow is going to fly. Draw weight is something that a hunter can progress with, too.
How heavy should a deer arrow be?
I think a good average hunting arrow should fall in the 6 to 8 grains per pound of bow weight, with lighter bows maybe even closer to 9 to 10 grains per pound. A typical 60-lb. bow should be in the 360- to 480-grain range, a 70-lb. bow in the 420- to 560-grain range.
What happens if arrow spine is too stiff?
If the arrow’s spine is too weak or too stiff, the arrow will not correct itself as soon as it should while in flight. If that arrow is weak and continues to flex (has a low spine rating), it’s going to veer off target. While an arrow will necessarily twist and turn in flight, what you don’t want it to do is wobble.
What happens if your arrows are too lightly or heavily spine for your bo?
If your arrows are too lightly or heavily spined for your bow, the “archer’s paradox” movements will be extreme, resulting in poor arrow flight and loss of accuracy. Arrow manufacturers publish selection charts that match bow weights to proper arrow spine. Your local archery shop will help you match your gear.
Do heavy arrows penetrate better?
We’ve established that with all else equal, a heavier arrow should provide better penetration on a deer or other game animal. Heavier arrows reduce stress on your bow and typically produce a quieter shot than a lighter arrow.
Is a heavier arrow better for hunting?
Heavy arrows penetrate better. The first reason why it’s important to choose the best hunting arrow is because once an arrow leaves the string it ceases to be propelled. That force has a greater effect on the faster arrow (see Newton’s Second Law of Motion) so it decelerates faster than the slower arrow.
How fast does a 40 lb bow shoot?
The nock attaches to the string and when you release the string, those 40 lbs are set free. The string launches the arrow forward and transfers the energy from the string to the arrow, which is now travelling at around 240+ fps.
