Arrow weight / speed question

[RodL]

I've been tuning my arrows for my 45lb at 28" recurve bow. I have 2 different weight arrows both of which seem to be bareshafting pretty well. Both arrows are 31" goldtip traditional carbon, one of the arrows has a 100 gr brass insert and a 150 head for a total weight around  510 grains. The other arrow has a 50 gr brass insert with the 150 gr head for a total weight around 466 gr. The weight dirrence between the 2 arrows is 44 gr. I can't see much of a diffence in speed when shooting these arrows with the naked eye. Will this weight difference make much of a diffence in penetration and speed?

[vermonster13]

Without chrono numbers we can't give you a KE number. Where are they hitting the target in relation to each other? How far are you shooting? Under 20 yards you shouldn't see that much difference and 8-12fps would be a normal difference in speed. If they both fly well, go with the heavier and give yourself some insurance.

[James on laptop]

Step back a little farther and you should see a difference.Both are more than enough for deer sized animals to worry about penitration.

[Blackhawk]

James is right.

Shoot both at 40 yard targets and you will definitely see the difference.  For deer size game, the 466 gr. would be my choice from a 45 lb. bow.