Is a 400 grain arrow good for hunting?

As long as you make a good shot, that is. According to Easton, a 400 grain arrow traveling at the glacial speed of 170 feet-per-second has sufficient energy to harvest a mature deer. Heck, many kids bows can easily shoot such a light arrow faster than 170 fps, and I've seen such rigs do pass-throughs on deer!

How many grains should a hunting arrow be?

Overall Arrow Weights

I think a good average hunting arrow should fall in the 6 to 8 grains per pound of bow weight, with lighter bows maybe even closer to 9 to 10 grains per pound. A typical 60-lb. bow should be in the 360- to 480-grain range, a 70-lb. bow in the 420- to 560-grain range.

Is 400 grain arrow with good for elk?

“They were thinking that arrow weight was the answer and came up with a 400-grain minimum weight for elk hunting. I knew that 400 grains was a bit too high since most carbon arrows weigh from 350 to 400 grains, especially when you consider most hunters use an arrow that measures 27-29 inches.

What grain arrow should I shoot for deer?

Under most deer hunting conditions a heavyweight arrow in the 8 to 9 grains per pound range is a fine choice producing arrow speeds in the 220 to 235 fps range. If the shot distance may approach 30 yards then a mid-weight, full-length arrow pushing a medium sized broadhead is the best choice.

Is a 500 grain arrow too heavy?

For reference, light arrows weigh about 350 grains, a typical arrow weighs 420 to 500 grains, and a heavy arrow weighs over 600 grains. Bentcik said few Americans use arrows weighing 700 grains or more unless they're shooting traditional equipment.

Arrow Speed Isn't Everything When It Comes to Bowhunting Whitetails

Is 400 grain arrow for deer?

According to Easton, a 400 grain arrow traveling at the glacial speed of 170 feet-per-second has sufficient energy to harvest a mature deer.

How much does a 400 grain arrow weight?

So the 400 grain arrow weights 0.914 ounces.

Are 340 or 400 arrows heavier?

That's why Gold Tip recommends the 400 spine for a 27-inch arrow shot at 60 pounds, as compared to the 340 at 30 inches. Understand that the manufacturers' charts refer to arrow length, not draw length. Archers often confuse the two when picking arrows.

Is 450 grain arrow good for hunting?

These are the heaviest arrows I have used thus far simply due to a heavier spine I am using. I generally like my arrows to weigh around 450 as at that weight and out of a 60 lb recurve, penetration and speed have both been excellent. I have killed over 15 deer with traditional tackle and arrows in this weight range.

Is a 350 grain arrow too light for hunting?

fwiw, anything under 400 is too light for hunting. Your chances of losing an animal increase, at 270fps your chances for failure increase, your bow is louder and less forgiving and your arrows will have a very slim chance of penetration thru bone if your shot is marginal.

What's a good arrow weight for hunting?

While others will tell you a 700 grain arrow is what you need to get a pass through on whitetails. For most people, a middle ground between those two setups will be perfect, something in the 450 to 500 grain total arrow weight range.

Is 450 grain arrow for elk?

For elk hunting, my optimal total weight of an arrow is somewhere between 450-500 grains but this will certainly depend on your setup.

Are Heavier arrows more accurate?

No.. the weight of an arrow has no effect on accuracy. as long as the arrow is tuned to the bow and the bow is in tune.

How many grains is a 500 spine arrow?

Beman Center Shots, 29. 5 inches, drawn aprox. 28" 75 grain insert with 145 point.

How fast does a 70 lb bow shoot?

If you are using a 70 lbs. draw weight, your compound bow would have a 270 FPS. And if your draw length is indeed 30″ (as it is during IBO testing), this number would be closer to 290 FPS.

Are Heavier arrows more forgiving?

Heavy arrow seams more forgiving because it is slower! Your form flaws show up more the faster the arrow is going, most people are obsessed with speed but most people don't have the form to shoot it.

How heavy should arrow be for elk?

We don't have the space to get into all the physics, and there is plenty of dispute among bowhunters on this topic, but without knowing your specifics I would recommend an arrow weighing at least 450 grains (total arrow/broadhead) for elk.

Can an arrow be too heavy?

With a bow design that's inefficient to begin with, I've found that a heavier arrow, even though it's slow, will do a better job on game. It's always better to error on the side of heavier though.

What does 400 spine arrow mean?

The spine rating of an arrow is simply a measurement of its stiffness. The same Easton arrow comes in a variety of stiffness: the lower the number, the stiffer the arrow. For example, a 330 arrow is stiffer than a 500 spine arrow.

What spine arrow should I shoot at 70 lbs?

You can shoot every spine at 70# if your arrow weight at least 350 grains. It will be safe, but if the spine is not the correct, it will not fly as it should...

What happens if my arrow spine is too stiff?

If the arrow's spine is too weak or too stiff, the arrow will not correct itself as soon as it should while in flight. If that arrow is weak and continues to flex (has a low spine rating), it's going to veer off target. Likewise, if the arrow is unforgivingly stiff, it also won't follow the path the archer intends.

How many arrows should I take hunting?

A minimum of three deer specific arrows should be in your quiver in order to be able to make a second or third follow-up shot. Hunting within a mile of your truck or cabin may give you the opportunity to take three or fewer arrows to the field at a time to save on weight.

Do lighter arrows go further?

In addition to slower speeds, heavier arrows travel shorter distances. What is this? Lighter arrows are faster and therefore take less time in flight through the air. This allows them to travel a more direct route to the target and experience less overall drag.