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Title: 1916's and 200 grain
Post by: joel0711 on May 05, 2018, 09:36:31 PM
In bare shafting at 15&20 yards,, 175 grains is showing stiff (2-3 inches) for my 45# kodiak hunter. Would 200 grain point be totally too much??
Title: Re: 1916's and 200 grain
Post by: McDave on May 05, 2018, 10:36:30 PM
25 grains makes surprisingly little difference.  Try it and see.  200 grain points are cheap.
Title: Re: 1916's and 200 grain
Post by: dbd870 on May 06, 2018, 06:51:20 AM
What length are your shafts cut at
Title: Re: 1916's and 200 grain
Post by: joel0711 on May 06, 2018, 11:56:27 AM
shafts are 29 inches
Title: Re: 1916's and 200 grain
Post by: Ari_Bonn on May 07, 2018, 01:36:07 AM
That seems really weak.   I shot 1916 with a 145gr cut at 28"  they tuned perfect for me when i was retraining my shoulder with a 35#.   about 30# at my draw of 26.
Title: Re: 1916's and 200 grain
Post by: dbd870 on May 07, 2018, 07:37:16 AM
I too would think with 200gr up front that would be weak not stiff. Do you have a very short draw by chance?
Title: Re: 1916's and 200 grain
Post by: the rifleman on May 08, 2018, 09:06:42 AM
My advice would be to consider moving down a spine size like 1816s or something around .700 spine.  Going w a 200 tip will put you above 10gpp.  A lighter spine would allow you to develop a more balanced arrow between 8-10 gpp.  If your bow is telling you 1916s are too weak, listen to it.
Title: Re: 1916's and 200 grain
Post by: mahantango on May 10, 2018, 09:17:47 PM
Agree, 1916 is too stiff. 1816 will give you much more flexibility and a more balanced arrow.