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PeteDavis:
Hi All-

I am working on an arrow setup for bow season in a few weeks. I have a dozen cane arrows, which weigh in at around 450 grains each. They shot pretty well with 80-grain stone heads, with a slight wag indicating a tad of stiffness. However once I front loaded them with 142 grain fields, they flew totally clean and extremely silently. So I plan to knap accordingly.

My longbow is pulling effectively 45# at my draw. My total arrow weight is just under 600 grains. The arrows fly straight and sink deep into the target. Does a 45# and 600 grain setup sound a little sluggish? These arrows fly slow, but really thwunk the target.

All advice appreciated. By the way, I hold my hunting shots on deer to 15 yds and usually a lot less.

PD

GregB:
I would be comfortable with that setup using regular broadheads as long as your shot placement is good and you stay within 15 yards or under you should be fine. I would think the flint heads would perform as well, just haven't given them a try yet.

Hillbilly:
I think that should put the backstraps in the pan.

Cromm:
Sounds good to me...
Better to have them fly silent than bang out the bow and give a jump to the prey??

knightd:
Sounds like they will do the job!!

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