Beefing up my arrows

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  1. ISiman/OH

    ISiman/OH Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I'll start by saying for the past five years I've been shooting my Ross cardiac 60# 28" with gold tip XT's weighing in around 370 gr. this has always been a killer shooting setup but left something to be desired when hitting a deer (only 2 out of 8 complete passthroughs). This year due to a cracked limb and form changes I'll be shooting with a 29" draw and 70# limbs. I'm also wanting to get near a 500 gr arrow. What are the advantages and disadvantages going to be? I'm hoping for a way harder hitting setup and hopefully not lose to much speed. Tech guys help me out.


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    A quick punch into a calculator has me losing about 12-15 GPS but gaining close to 14 ft lbs of KE if that helps.


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    With that set up, I think you would be fine going with about 430 to 450 gr and still have plenty of both speed and KE. I shoot 68lb 28in with a 420 gr arrow and seem to do just fine. Just my .02. Might be something to consider tho
     
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    more arrow drop (non issue for me).

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    quieter bow
    more momentum = more penetration
     
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    YUP... ^^^
    and with your new set-up you might just knock a whitetail to his knees after hitting him.
     
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    Easton Axis 340s
    416 grains total
    70/29
    100 grain field points
    100 grain Slick Tricks
    310+/- fps
    Accurate, Hard Hitting, More than Sufficient.

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    I'm thinking GT traditions 11gpi at 29 in with 100 grain slick tricks. That's around 450 all togather, debating the 50gr inserts after that.


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