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Kegan:
I like to shoot long targets (40-70 yards) with slightly heavier bows (70-80#) and the birch I like run at 8 grains per pound. They don't hit quite as hard as heavier arrows, but for white tail and squirrels I'm not too worried.

Pat B:
For hunting arrows anything over 500gr is adequate and with modern bows a bit lighter will work fine. I prefer a heavy arrow and practice enough so I know the trajectory. Speed doesn't matter to me. I checked one of my bows with a chrono one time and was very disappointed with the results so I never did it again. I'm positive(without personal experience) that my set up is more than adequate for the animals I hunt.   Pat

JackCrafty:
I've used arrows in the 350 - 650 grain range, regardless of draw weight....but I am gradually converting to the 10 grain per pound of draw weight formula.

To answer your question, there are no regulations....just suggestions.  There's a lot of test data that supports the idea that heavy arrows fly better and penetrate further.

Pat B:
A 30# bow will take a deer. At 10gr per pound that is a 300gr arrow. That arrow, if placed where it should be will kill a deer. With a bit more weight and the practice it takes to learn the trajectory of your arrow your chances go up on a good clean kill. If you are only shooting targets your main concern is a flat trajectory so less is left to your instincts but for hunting, another creatures life in involved and the most humane kill is our goal.    Pat

Silver Arrow:
Exellent!  Thanks a lot.   

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