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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: dmassphoto on March 16, 2010, 12:01:27 pm

Title: Determining weight of Field Points
Post by: dmassphoto on March 16, 2010, 12:01:27 pm

Hi all,
  I was just wondering if there was a formula or some simple way to determine what the weight of your field points should be.  I'm sure there's probably a resource out there somewhere, but I haven't found it just yet.  Can anyone help? Thanks!

-Dave

Title: Re: Determining weight of Field Points
Post by: Hillbilly on March 16, 2010, 04:34:19 pm

125 grains is pretty much standard. If you have some arrows that are spined a bit stiff for your bow, you can correct it by using heavier points.

Title: Re: Determining weight of Field Points
Post by: dmassphoto on March 16, 2010, 05:11:48 pm

Ok, that's a great starting point.  I currently have a small set of 100grain tips, would the opposite be true if I had shafts that were underspined?  Thanks.

Title: Re: Determining weight of Field Points
Post by: riarcher on March 16, 2010, 09:46:04 pm

Honestly, I spine for the quiet spot, then figure I'll average a 160 gr. hunting head.
After it's sharpened a couple of times,,,, I end up with about 145 grs. So my targets are 145 gr.

Don't know about any formula. I advocate the higher FOC anyways. Basicly, it just "works for me".  ;D