What size arrows for a 60lb bow?
Also, we strongly recommend that you use an arrow with at least 5 grains of weight per pound or draw weight (if you are shooting a 60 lb. bow, you should use and arrow of not less than 300 grains). This includes your field point or broadhead.
What grain do you need to shoot arrow out of 70 lb pull bow?
There are basically three shaft weight categories: light, mid-weight, and heavy. A light arrow has a finished weight of between 5 and 6.5 grains for each pound of your bow’s maximum draw force. A lightweight arrow for a 70-pound bow would have a finished weight (including broadhead) between 350 and 455 grains.
What should the weight of an arrow be for a 60lb bow?
As you may be aware, most manufacturers recommend at least 5 grs./pound. For a 60# bow, that would be a 300 grain finished arrow. However, that is EXTREMELY light for a hunting arrow. Way too light. Many recommend 7 – 9 grains per pound of draw weight for hunting.
How many grains are in a 70 pound bow?
A heavy arrow with a weight of over eight grains on a 70-pound bow will result in a finished weight of more than 560 grains. Another way to check the arrow weight is via the industry standard of grains per inch or GPI of the shaft, including diameter, length, shaft material, and wall thickness.
How many grains does a light arrow weigh?
A light arrow has a finished GPP of 5 to 6.5 grains for each pound of draw weight. A midweight arrow weighs between 6.5 and 8 grains. Heavy arrows weigh over 8 grains. This information can be important when shooting a recurve, barebow or compound.
What should the weight of a compound bow be?
draw compound bow, this would mean an arrow weight of between 360 and 480 grain. The values above are not set in stone, however. The only thing you can absolutely NEVER do is use an arrow that weighs less than 5 grain per pound of draw weight, as this will severely damage your bow void your manufacturer warranty.