What arrow weight do you prefer?

[LostBolt]

I shoot 425gr. I thinks it is the best compromise over speed and power. Super accurate in my Bulldog 380

[oldm405guy]

well i chose 425 because what i would like to use but i use diablo with 150gn boltcutters work for me since 2014.

[joel0711]

Exocet tested by Excalibur with 359 grains------ I went with factory recommendation--350grains

[Deerstalker]

My 20" BEEs weigh 485 gr with 150 gr Slick Trick Mags & NuFletch Ignitor nocks.


These arrows are accurate and have the same POI as the 150 gr field points at 25/30 yards.


150 gr Slick Trick Mag BH.

[AJ01]

Black Eagle Executioners, 110 grain brass inserts, Blazer vanes and Lumenoks with a 100grain blade. right on 400gr.

[Cardinalsfanforever]

X2, AJ. got me some executioners with 110 grn. today. My bolts for my 380 run 450ish.

[Potter]

The lightest possible, 350

[janesy]

The lightest possible, 350

I think you'll find a direct correlation to the weight of the arrows to the bows that have limb problems. And you're seeing that directly

You might consider upping the weight some. A couple years back Excal stopped shipping 150 practise heads and dropped to 100 as people complained they weren't getting the "advertised speed". But the numbers above suggest most people are shooting higher weights than factory

[warningshot]

I’m shooting 417 grain just the combo I have set up

[doegirl]

500 grains for my micro 335.

[Jack Pine]

XX75 Easton aluminum.
390 grains for Micro 335.
460 grains for Micro 355.
Same arrow, 1 with 100 grain broadhead, the other with 170 grain broadhead.

[Art-Man]

Gentlemen,

Does anyone have an opinion on the following. I am torn between what weight I should have on the front end of my arrows. I currently shoot a Micro 335 Kryptic Raid Suppressed Bow. I am making up some new arrows. I just ordered the Muzzy Trocar HBX broad heads in 125 grain. I also still have my QAD in 125 laying around. I was wondering what insert would you recommend the 92 grain or 110 and why. Just not sure if the extra 18 grains will make any real difference. Also has anyone had any experience with the Muzzy Trocar HBX in a hunting situation?

Thanks in advance

[bigbowman]

I only use 110gn inserts. Always ensures that my arrows have a good FOC. Good luck!

[Rmturner54]

My bow
Blackout BD 360
Bolts
Black Eagle Executionerw/RH offset, 18", (9gr/ in) 162 gr, OD 0.346", ID 0.300"
Insert 92 gr
Vanes 18 gr
Broadhead 150 gr
Lumenock 28 gr
Total wgt 450 gr calculated
Measured wgt 438 gr

Excal specs total bolt wgt no less than 350 grs

[woolyworm]

Is there any correlation between arrow weight and limb failure? Does a heavy arrow reduce the chance of problems? I've never had a limb failure myself, but I see a lot of people complaining that the Micro series and some of the newer bow models with higher draw weight are having a lot of problems. I see people making recommendations to use a heavier arrow (>500 grains). I would like to see some data to either confirm or refute these ideas.