Arrow Weight?

[Kessler10]

I am looking to get some heavier arrows, but not exactly sure if I need them so looking for feedback.

I shoot 28 DL at 70#, 340 spine, 125 gr broadhead. Right now I am shooting the Beman ICS hunter which are 9.3 GPI, cut at 29 inches long.

I was looking to upgrade to Easton arrows. Should I look for heavier arrows that 9.3 GPI?

What would be the ideal weight for my arrow to shoot large game? What about total weight with arrow and broadhead combined is ideal for large game?

Thanks!

[Ridge Ghost]

My arrows are about 418 gr. Looking at your setup- but the time you add an insert, nock and fletchings, you will probably be in the same ballpark. I recommend staying above 400 total gr for elk with a compound. Others may suggest that you bump it up to 450 gr, but I think you will be fine with your current setup with good shot placement. If you are tuned well with your current arrows, you should be good to go.

[scrubs]

I agree with Ridge Ghost.

[ElkNut1]

A solid penetrating monster for your draw & pounds pulled would be a 420 grain to 450 grain arrow, in that ball park your bow will deliver out to 50 yards or more better than any other weighted arrow. So whatever weight arrow/broadhead you choose you can fall into that arrow weight bracket with confidence! If this means you need a 100 grn head because a chosen shaft is heavier then consider that. Have fun!

ElkNut1

[chipick]

I'm shooting gold tip hunter xt at 29.25", dipped and crested, with 100g broad heads total weight for me is around 405g-410g, and shooting 70# at around 300fps getting full pass through.

[pointysticks]

I'm no good at arrow math. What's the arrow weigh now?
And how fast is this bow shooting?

My bowl is kinda slow. 270fps. My arrows are 420gr. I shot deer lengthwise at 62 yards and got a pass thru.

I'm not changing a thing. Confidence is everything. Same arrow. Turkey to elk.

[Pmcgee]

I'm shooting 27 dl at 70#. GT kinetics 300 with a 125 grain tip. They weigh around 433gr.

[wapitibowman]

I'm on the other end of the spectrum. My arrows come in at 520 grains, 72#, 28"DL. I like them heavy and hitting like a hammer. I try to set up my equipment for when everything doesn't go just right (i.e. encountering bone, animal moves, less than ideal shot placement, etc.).

I can't assume that everything will go smoothly, too many factors! All this being said, will a 400+ grain arrow kill an elk, get a clean pass through - absolutely! Thousands of elk are harvested with arrows in this weight category. I like them heavier.

I shoot 340 spine Easton FMJ, 75 grain brass insert, 125 grain broadhead, 25" long.

Wapitibowman