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Strelets:
Hello. Perhaps some of you with practical hunting experience can help me in a research project. I have been collecting data on medieval hunting arrowheads found in southern England. Some of these heads are very large and heavy, up to 5" long and 3" across the barbs and weighing 500 grains or more. I estimate that the complete arrows would often have weighed well over 1000 grains, and would have needed a strong bow (and archer) to shoot them effectively. 

My question is "What is the maximum weight of arrows that you have used successfully in hunting?". I know that "10 grains per pound" is a much used formula, but do any of you go much higher than that?  I have used arrows up to 14 grains per pound on 3D targets, but at that weight the range is limited to about 20 yards for me to have much chance of a good hit. 

Regards,
Dave J.

Pat B:
I've used 650-700gr hunting arrows from my 56#@26" bow. As long as you know the trajectory of your arrow and your target is at a reasonable hunting distance(20yds or less) there should be no problem.

bradsmith2010:
I have used arrows 1000 grains plus out of my 60# osage bow,, at close range hog hunting,,
I like a lighter quicker arrow for most applications,, but did experiment with the heavier arrows,,
500 grains for deer,,

PEARL DRUMS:
I prefer 525-550 grains for hunting deer, turkey and small game. I've made some cane shafts with mahogany footings that weighed near 700 grains. I didn't care for the trajectory or performance. The bow sure was quiet though.

loon:
may want to look into bow designs with higher energy storage. Some people here are happy with 130fps for hunting... i think even 150-160fps shouldn't be too hard at say, 15-14gpp

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