Are YOU shooting the correct broadhead weight?

[@jasonmccollum6786]

I have a 29.5" draw length, 66lb draw, easton bloodline 380 micro diameter arrow, I use 100gr hypodermic nc. FPC 310. My past 4 out of 5 were clean passthrough. I get great penetration without killing my shoulder with a 70+ lbs draw weight. That's the best combo I've had after years of adjustments.

[@afflictorbroadheads6259]

That sounds like a good setup Jason. We always say if it ain't broke, dont fix it! Good luck this season!

[@blonderambo]

Great video! A lot of green archers completely overlook spine and FOC! There needs to be an afflictor archery 101 handbook for people getting into bow hunting.

[@PointersAndHooks]

Great information to know while trying to match up your Arrows and Broadheads!!

[@cyaninja946]

This answered so many questions I had. Thank you!

[@afflictorbroadheads6259]

Glad it was helpful!

[@urbanarcherynyc4341]

Awesome video! Great information! Truly appreciate you posting this.

[@kylecrady5670]

Well said. And very informational.

[@kennethfrancis6209]

28.5draw 62lbs 400grain arrow..125grain THUNDERhead.. Bear Archery

[@BushCampingTools]

Good solid advice. Yep it's all physics at the end of the day. I subbed too.

[@afflictorbroadheads6259]

Thanks and welcome

[@michaelklein3244]

28" draw, 55-60lbs weight, I have arrows cut at 27.5 I believe with a 340 spine. Hunting whitetail. Be my first setup for hunting. Was thinking 125 grain fixed with like a 25 grain hit insert and a collar? Would be around 175 up front? Figure that would be fine? Any advice? Should I go heavier up front somewhere ? Swap to a 100 grain broadhead and increase my insert? Not sure of the Ryle of thumb when it cones to insert weight abd broadhead weight. What's the difference between using a 50grain insert abd a 100 grain head than a 25grain insert and a 125 head? Or is it at that point flight capabilities abd what works best for you?

[@afflictorbroadheads6259]

Thanks for your question Michael! The best answer i can give you from our testing is that although there can be a slight difference in flight and penetration between using a broadhead vs insert to achieve your desired FOC, it is negligible. I like to go to my archery shop and get 1 insert that is heavy and build 1 arrow to test against one with just a heavier broadhead. Since every setup will shoot differently, it is good to play with some different setups to get it narrowed down to what works best with your individual gear. It's just like finding the right bullet for a rifle. With your parameters i would say shoot for about 500 grains total arrow weight...If you can't get there, try to get as close to 450 as you can.You dont necessarily need all that weight up front, but a high FOC will be helpful. Check your arrow manufacturers charts to be sure your desired upfront weight will be ok with your current arrow spine and draw weight. Of you have any other questions, shoot me an email at [e-mail]. Thanks!

[@MattMacKo]

Debating on moving up to a 125g fixed broadhead. I've seen too many mechanicals break, not deploy, and a friend dropped a dear and found a mechanical lodged just beneath the deers spine, half deployed, and most of the meat was yucky green 🤢🤮. But yea, debating 125g fixed from my easton axis 5mm 340spine 28.5in arrows. Got any thoughts/opinions? Current using a fixed 3blade at 100g. Total weight 413.15 the increase in 25g would put me at 438.15 total

[@afflictorbroadheads6259]

Hi Matt! I think going with the 125 grain would be a good choice. It probably would not be wise for you add any inserts or more grains than the 125 though because you could find yourself slightly under spined with the 340 and then need to move to 300. But, i think you should be good to go with what you are suggesting with your setup, and it would be beneficial. Good luck!

[@MattMacKo]

@@afflictorbroadheads6259 I appreciate the quick reply! Thanks for the guidance

[@andrewfrancisiv3071]

Great info Chris.

[@tucker2074]

Thankyou

[@whiskeybeardoutdoors6568]

Thank you

[@ArnieMaes]

Okay so I’m shooting a 300 spine arrow with 100 grain field points. Should I be using 125 grain?

[@trxe420]

Well, I am shooting a 65# bow with an ATA of 355, 28.5" draw. I currently shoot a .340 spine with 100g broadheads, but I really want to move up to 125g. Just not sure if I need to go with a .300 spine or not. Would that be dangerous to stay with the .340 spine? Most of the calculators I have used start to suggest .300 as soon as i get up to 64lbs and 125g.

[@qouavang3646]

Ok so can I get your thoughts, I have 25 draw length, 65 lbs Draw. Shooting Easton fmj 340 with 100 grain insert and 100 grain broad head. Am I shooting too heavy? If I am what do you recommend? I'm pretty new to archery. Would you rather I go with a 400 Easton fmj with a 100 grain insert and broad head at that point?

[@afflictorbroadheads6259]

Shoot me an email Qoua. I need to know your arrow weight. You could be a little under spined too so lets work through it to make sure you are good to go. Thanks! Chris [e-mail]

[@tonyezolt4560]

Get rid of the FMJ. They are heavier throughout the length of the arrow. For better FOC, you want a light arrow (with the correct spine) with the added weight UP FRONT.

[@bigmanlilcoat]

300 spine GT XT with 100 gr BH. Thinking of an increase to either 125 or 150?

[@afflictorbroadheads6259]

Check your arrow manufacturer chart to make sure your spine can handle the 150. The 125 should be perfectly fine with that spine, but itbis always best to check the charts. Good luck!

[@SylvainSybaris]

This is somewhat complicated, but I do have a general idea from what you said... Ok, so I have an EASTON Brand (2 piece sectional) 400 Spine arrow... These arrows are for the SAS Recon Folding Survival Bow..... The company offers these arrows on their site, but does NOT offer or suggest the type of hunting broadhead... So considering the 400 Spine with the 2 piece section, would a 150 grain be too heavy?

[@afflictorbroadheads6259]

In my opinion, yes it would be a bit on the heavy side. Shoot me an email and let me know what pound your SAS is shooting at. [e-mail]

[@sethhubbard891]

Great stuff!!!

[@arijany69]

What difference is between: Insert 150 grains and a broadheads 85 ?grains And: Insert 85 grains and a broadheads 150? In my experience just the size of the cut, but I can not tell any difference in the wound effect on an animal. Thanks for the info. Felices Tiros.

[@lawrencefranck9417]

Nothing, other than the length of the insert. The insert length could stiffen the arrow a small amount.

[@arijany69]

@@lawrencefranck9417 i am testing instead cutting the shaft, use a longer brass or aluminum inserts for now per every 1 inch passing the regular inserts size, I can “stiff “ the arrow half size( 340 behave like a 300). Thanks for your reply. Felices Tiros!!

[@pineapplewarriorz]

Amazing info!

[@br4nd0nh347]

What about Aluminum arrows?

[@afflictorbroadheads6259]

Great question! There is absolutely nothing wrong with aluminum arrows. I shot them for years. The advantage is modern carbon arrows dont run the risk of bending.

[@KevinMillard68]

we shoot what works for us if we kill what we are aiming at and its a good kill then we are good all this FOC and stuff is all BS and thoes with a brain know this so we dont need more BS hype, look at it this way if there was a real true setup then we would not have choices like we do .. the spine charts are over 1000 years out of date and many people agree with this because of moderen bows the charts are based on old timer bows not the new stuff .. hell i have even shot arrows that the charts would say not to do it and i get great results therefore modern bows negate the charts the charts are a guideline only and not to be taken as fact more and more companies at least are telling us its a guideline not written in stone..also the more weight you ad the slower your arrow and you lose energy not gain you only gain with more speed and draw weight.. and if you cant pull it then thats a problem and if you dont well the animals will be gone before the arrow gets there now iam not saying go light but dont go to heavy most i hear is 400 to 480 tops and hunt with in 35 yards or less expecially for animales like deer that are freaking fast once spooked , now keep in mind i have not hunted before this is my first time this year but the studing i have done iam sure ill be good with my setup which is 56lbs 400 spine and with my broadhead the Deadmeat total arrow weight 400 grains.. more then enoght for deer bear and moose for sure.. even out to 53 yards

[@TyrantExterminator1776]

Don't forget to add in arrow length as well a shorter arrow has a stiffer spine than a long arrow.

[@afflictorbroadheads6259]

Good Point! That is definitely crucial as well