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Suitable arrow wieght for hunting.

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newknapper:
I am courious about arrow wieght on primitive arrows shot from self bows. How heavy do you guys think an arrow shoul be to get suitable penetration from a 55lb osage self bow? I have some cane shafts already cut straightend and fletched, I wieghed them and minus the points (not made yet) there 350 grains + or -.

ricktrojanowski:
Personallly, I like an arrow on the heavy side.  I try to get them at least 10 gr. per pound.   I keep my shots close so speed isn't too critical, but they penetrate well.

Pappy:
I like about 525 to 550 total weight and with a 160 grain head they would be about right.  :) :)Pappy

Justin Snyder:
I think you are going to be fine. Even with a 125 gr point you will be 475 which will work fine. Ideal weight might be a little higher, but I have gotten complete pass through with 450 gr at 60#. It all comes down to shot placement. To eliminate both lungs on a deer you only need about 8-10" of penetration at the point. Bare shaft passing through the deer doesn't hurt, but it doesn't help either.


Have you added a plug to the point end of the cane? Drilling it out and putting in a plug can add a little strength and weight.

hillbilly61:
I'm going to test out a few lead weights like you put inside the plastic worms. They are the size of pencil lead. If you weigh each on and cut it at the weight you are looking for then they will all be the same. It should give you the weight forward plus the kinetic energy

 This is a question I need to ask. What is the great importance of a pass through? If the arrow penetrates and is inside grinding away, won't it have as well or better cutting going on?

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