GT lazer II or firebolt

[beretta96D]

Hi guys,

I'm not sure if I screwed up. I am currently running the firebolts in my equinox. I just ordered from the superstore some GT lazer II's no fletching. I'm going to be putting some 2" blazers on myself.

Unless I missed the boat, it looks as though the firebolts are heavier? I've been reading that they're 10.5 grs/inch and the GT lazers say 8.6grs/inch.

Is this right? Will this now be too light. I hope I'm wrong, I wanted heavier not lighter.

I also wanted to try the 145gr phat heads but they don't sell those at the superstore so I settled on the 100's.

Do you guys know of a place where I can order heavier inserts?

thanks again,

[Normous]

If you ordered from the Bowhunters Superstore then you will recieve both brass and aluminum front inserts (loose) with your bare shaft order.
No worries then. Your choice.

[beretta96D]

if I use the brass ones, will my total arrow weight be greater then the firebolt?

[Normous]

Yes,
I believe the aluminum insert for the GTII is about 32-35 gr. or so. The brass is about 90 gr. Playing with insert weights by adding or subtracting weight will customize your FOC.
For example I have added 20, 25 or 30 grain add ons to the GTII front alumninum insert. Also, I have cut the brass ones down from 90 to 70 grains.

[beretta96D]

how can you tell wether or not you need to add weight or remove? Is there a magic FOC % to strive for?

ps. sorry for being a PITA, this is all new to me. I just figured you slide the bolt in and fire away! It's much more involved then I figured, but definitely interesting.

[Cossack]

The inserts from BHSS that come with GT's are 110 grs. The shaft, plus inerts, 2" Blazers and a 125 gr tip will get you 425 grns. total and an FOC over +20 %. That's good, IMHO. If you want more weight just get some of Excals heavy Broadheads, I think they are about 140 grns.

[bowtime]

Just some input from a Crossbow newcomer. I shot at indoor range
with Phoenix using GT lazer II 20" 125 gr field tips. We weighed eight
bolts 320 to 313 grains ......speed was 284 fps + - Sighted in 3" high
at 20 yards. Should be on at 30 yards. Will use it to hunt Hogs/Deer
this fall. Can't see much over 20 yds in woods in Louisiana.
Really enjoying shooting again.....injured myself with Hoyt Durado
recurve, bought crossbow so I can hunt with my Son this fall.