Arrows.... how heavy/ fast

Wheels2 · September 07, 2018, 12:59:32 PM

Torn between arrows for the hunting bow.
470 gr carbon at 199 fps vs 585 gr aluminum at 185 fps...
Bare shaft of aluminum is a tad weak but both shoot well with 5" feathers.

mec lineman · September 07, 2018, 01:42:39 PM

585 gr. @ 185 fps is awesome!!!

Wheels2 · September 07, 2018, 02:24:52 PM

It is a 53# Border Covert Hunter. The suck up arrow weight really well and still remain very quick.

Pat B · September 07, 2018, 02:31:51 PM

585 for sure. I'd rather have heavy than fast.

WVFarrier · September 07, 2018, 02:39:22 PM

Heavy definitely

Josh H · September 07, 2018, 02:46:00 PM

That's 100 plus grains more and you only lose 14 FPS?

Heavy all day.

Josh

newhouse114 · September 07, 2018, 04:55:26 PM

Well, I shoot 825 at 165fps.

drewsbow · September 07, 2018, 07:25:06 PM

585 for sure

goingoldskool · September 07, 2018, 09:10:09 PM

Another vote for heavy. ... I don't have a chronograph but my arrows are 60 gr and I think they're fast enough!

bigbadjon · September 07, 2018, 11:19:08 PM

I assume you meant 600 gr.

Bisch · September 08, 2018, 10:38:27 AM

Another vote for the heavier aluminum arrows!!!!

Bisch

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imbowhunt10 · September 08, 2018, 11:08:04 AM

I like heavy also. What are the specs of your setup?

Sam McMichael · September 08, 2018, 12:11:57 PM

I would go heavy. You cite good speed along with this increased weight. That seems to be a very desirable setup.