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KDC
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posted 06/04/2006 05:26 PM EST.
OK! Everyone!....This is the question of the day! We all know ...or should know...That the IBO recommendations for minimum arrow weight is 5 grains of arrow wt per pound of bow wt! But how close to this minimum is too close?...For example for a 70 lb bow wt, we should have an arrow that weighs a min of 350 grains total!...But is 352 good enough?...or what about 360 grains!...Even though we are above the so called "dry fire" risk zone, how much space should we (if any) leave... just for "GOOD MEASURE" to be on the "safer side", and not take "chances", risking unnecessary vibration with our limbs? What do all of you guys "think" on this subject?
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JB
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Response #1 posted 06/04/2006 05:31 PM EST.
I was just about to ask that same question! :0
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crookedeye
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Response #2 posted 06/04/2006 05:35 PM EST.
i agree
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Parker
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Response #3 posted 06/04/2006 05:42 PM EST.
400 graind of arrow should be flingin just fine outta that new bowtech 
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BULLZ-i
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Response #4 posted 06/04/2006 06:01 PM EST.
MY STATE HAS A REQUIREMENT OF 6 GRAINS PER LB OF PULL. MY SWITCHBACK IS AT 70 LB'S WHICH = 420 GRAINS MINIMUM. I THINK THE STATE DOES THIS TO REQUIRE A PERSON TO HAVE ENUFF K/E TO DO THE JOB INSTEAD OF ALL SPEED
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KDC
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Response #5 posted 06/04/2006 06:30 PM EST.
Great minds think alike eh JB?...BULLZ-i! We don't have a law for minimum arrow wt here, but it is something to think about though! I just want to choose an arrow that is spined for anywhere from 60 to 70 lbs. But i "don't want" to loose "too much" speed as i lower my draw wieght! (Which i may do as the weather gets colder! the Gold Tip 55/75 fits this bill at 27 inches in length! At 8.2 grs per inch, it totals about 380 or so! I just don't want to have to change arrows if i drop down to 60 lbs! I know that speed isn't everything, but still want to get the best performance i can out of this newfangled shoot'en machine!
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BULLZ-i
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Response #6 posted 06/04/2006 06:53 PM EST.
I THINK THE 5575 WOULD FIT THE TICKET NICELY
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BULLZ-i
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Response #7 posted 06/04/2006 06:56 PM EST.
WITH ROOM TO PLAY ON BOTH SIDES
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KDC
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Response #8 posted 06/04/2006 08:01 PM EST.
Thanks BULLZ-i!!!
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bobcat
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Response #9 posted 06/04/2006 09:29 PM EST.
Your new BowTech will have no problems with speed or K/E. I'm shooting a 410 gr Easton Axis Arrow/nocks/blazers/100 Muzzy Broadhead out of my new Allegiance(60# @ 28.5 in) and am getting 270 fps. Welcome to the world of BowTech--you are going to love it.
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Carps-R-Me
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Response #10 posted 06/04/2006 10:54 PM EST.
Wait, what does this have to do with bowfishing??? :0
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Geezer
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Response #11 posted 06/04/2006 11:03 PM EST.
Yeah, what's the minimum weight for a bowfishing arrow??? That's what thought I was going to find out!
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KDC
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Response #12 posted 06/05/2006 05:19 AM EST.
Crap! Crap! Crap!:0 How did "THAT" happen??? I could have swore that i hit "Equipment bows"!!!!:0 The menu must be all scerwed up!!!:0 "Hey "UNOHOO"!!!!"Wanna fix my "BOOBOO" here???? 
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KDC
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Response #13 posted 06/05/2006 05:21 AM EST.
"Dang "STUBBY" fingers"!!!
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Bob Stokes
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Response #14 posted 06/05/2006 08:19 AM EST.
For bowfishing I think about five pounds per inch is about right 
Seriously you won't have any issues with GT 55-75 at 27" and 60 Lbs that is what I shoot. Your total arrow weight with 100 grain points will be about 370 grains if you are using Blazers.
You can shoot less than 5 grains per pound and not harm most bows. Some manufacurers even warranty down to four. Especially if you are shooting less than 70 lbs and less than 30" because that is the IBO specification all manufacturers have to warranty at least that much stess and their are margins. But for hunting that just doesn't seem to be optimal. Around six makes more sense.
Bob
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BULLZ-i
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Response #15 posted 06/05/2006 01:55 PM EST.
I KNEW WHAT YOU WERE RAMBLIN ON ABOUT, MARSHALL!!!
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SEAN
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Response #16 posted 06/09/2006 03:58 PM EST.
I WAS READING IN THE BOWFISHING FORUM WHEN I BOUGHT MY BOW (REBEL RECURVE 60#) I JUST BOUGHT MY ARROWS ACCORDING TO THE LITTLE GRAPH SCALE DEAL IN THE ARROW CATALOG, YOU KNOW LIKE FOR 60# AND A 31INCH DRAW USE BLAH BLAH BLAH. BUT ALL THESE TECH. ANSWERS MADE ME WONDER IF THERE IS A BETTER WAY TO MATCH MY ARROWS? SHOULD I KNOW WHAT MY WEIGHT TO GRAIN RATIO IS OR IS THAT KIND OF STUFF COMPUTED PROPERLY BY USING THE GRAPH/SCALE?
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KDC
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Response #17 posted 06/10/2006 07:38 AM EST.
Sean: I didn't intend for this to be in the bowfishing section, just so you know that! And I see that you are using a recurve! But my question at the start of this was concerning a "SAFE" arrow weight for a compound bow! (so as to not damage the bow, as in a near "dry fire") because of too light arrows! I don't know if that is as much an issue with recurves, since i have never used one! But with your question as it pertains to the proper arrows for your bow wieght,(for a compound bow)you should...
1. Consult the arrow charts for the brand you are considering. Picking the right "spine" for your peak poundage, as you stated!(Bow wieght, and "arrow length"("not" draw length)
2.Then read the "grains per inch" number for that particular shaft!
3. Then mulitply that by the "ARROW LENGTH"("not" draw length)that you will be using!...Example...ISC camo hunter arrows are I think, 9.1 grains per inch! So lets say your a 31" draw shooting a 28" arrow,(9.1 x 28 = 254.8 grains, for that shaft)
Now, you have to add your "broadhead weight"(100 grs)..+ inserts(20 grs?)...nock(12 grs?)(...fletchings(15-20 grs?), to get the total arrow weight for that length arrow! Then you will know if the arrow you choose is too light for your setup! Example 70 lb bow...should have a minimum of a 350 grain arrow(total weight)!( minimum of 5 grains per pound of bow weight) a 100 grain head (+ all of the inserts, vanes etc) will be about 150 grains added to the 254.8, Which totals somewhere around 406.8! This as you can see would be more than enough for a 70 lb bow! Your arrow can never be "too" heavy, in a sense! It will never damage your bow, just "fly" slower! But like I said, this is for a compound, I don't know if there is a minimum arrow wt for a recurve! Hope this helped you understand it better!
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panman
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Response #18 posted 06/10/2006 10:02 AM EST.
A lot of the guys around here use a digatil scale,all you have to do is,put your total arrow,with broadheads,or,field tips and you will get your finished wight.They sell around here for 35-50 dollars.[dads day is comming up]lol.They take all the guess work out and help get your arrow WT. perfect.pan.
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