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411 grains enough weight?

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dmenzies1950:
Sharp blades is the main thing, but if you build your own arrows why not try some 3/8 in. ramin or oak dowels? They're cheap and you can get them at any hardware store. I like them because they are heavy and they last about 3 or four times longer than cedar.

JW_Halverson:
Biggest deer I have taken, to date, was with a 425 grain arrow from a 50 lb bow.  I thought I loved that set of arrows for years until I accidently shot a much heavier arrow thru that bow.  Suddenly I was realizing how much hand shock I was suffering thru needlessly.

So, yeah, you can hunt with those arrows...IF you can get good and consistent shot placement from many positions at moderate ranges.  Save the loose change from your pockets each nite and in no time you will have enough money to pick up another set of shafts. 

Lee Lobbestael:
pearl drums, that is a great idea! I never thought about adding a thicker strikeplate. I wil try that tonight

Lee Lobbestael:
I also make several shoot arrows a year with trade points but I can't count on getting them to fly perfect so I try to make a set of cedars first as a reliable backup

Little John:
It does not take much to break a deers rib and penetrate, especially from close range. good luck.

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