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Arrow Weight Charts
The IBO Chart (International Bowhunting
Organization)
IBO
STANDARD: Minimum Allowable Arrow Weight
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Includes Tip Weight |
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80# Bow
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400 gr min.
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64# Bow
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320 gr min.
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48# Bow
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240 gr min.
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78# Bow
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390 gr min.
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62# Bow
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310 gr min.
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46# Bow
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230 gr min.
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76# Bow
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380 gr min
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60# Bow
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300 gr min.
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44# Bow
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220 gr min.
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74# Bow
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370 gr min.
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58# Bow
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290 gr min.
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42# Bow
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210 gr min.
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72# Bow
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360 gr min.
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56# Bow
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280 gr min.
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40# Bow
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200 gr min.
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70# Bow
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350 gr min.
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54# Bow
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270 gr min.
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38# Bow
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190 gr min.
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68# Bow
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340 gr min.
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52# Bow
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260 gr min.
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36# Bow
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180 gr min.
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66# Bow
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330 gr min.
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50# Bow
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250 gr min.
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34# Bow
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170 gr min.
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The AMO chart (Archery Trade Association
{formerly the AMO})
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Using this chart
1. Select
the column that describes the type bow you shoot
2. Move down that column to locate your Actual
Peak Draw Weight
3. Move horizontally across the row to your "AMO
Draw Length" column.
4. The box at the intersection contains the minimum
total arrow weight
for your equipment
Arrow weight includes
all arrow components - shaft, insert, point, fletching,
and nock.
Ex: Given a bow
with; 28" draw length, 65# peak draw weight, & speed
cam
The minimum arrow weight
is given as 348 grains.
SE=Stored Energy, ESE=Energy Storage Efficiency, BH=Brace
Height,
PDF=Peak Draw Force
AMO
Recommended Minimum Arrow Weights (Grains)
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SE/PDF
~0.95
ESE
~62%
BH
~9.5IN.
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SE/PDF
~1.04
ESE
~66%
BH
~9.0IN.
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SE/PDF
~1.20
ESE
~71%
BH
~8.0IN.
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SE/PDF
>1.30
ESE
~75%
BH
~7.0IN.
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Actual
Peak Draw Weight (lbs)
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25"
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26"
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27"
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28"
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29"
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30"
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31"
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32"
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33"
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<33
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<32
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<29
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<27
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150
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150
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150
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150
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150
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150
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150
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150
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150
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34-41
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33-38
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30-35
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28-32
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150
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150
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150
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150
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150
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150
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150
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151
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165
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42-46
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39-43
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36-39
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33-36
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150
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150
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150
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150
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150
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163
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179
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195
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211
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47-52
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44-49
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40-44
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37-41
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150
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150
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150
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167
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185
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203
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222
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240
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258
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53-58
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50-54
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45-49
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42-46
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150
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163
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183
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203
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224
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244
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264
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285
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305
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59-63
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55-60
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50-54
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47-50
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172
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195
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217
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240
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262
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284
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307
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329
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352
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64-69
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61-64
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55-59
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51-55
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202
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227
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251
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276
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300
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325
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350
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374
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399
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70-75
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65-71
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60-64
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56-60
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232
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259
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286
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312
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339
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365
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392
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419
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445
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76-81
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72-76
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65-70
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61-65
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262
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291
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320
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348
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377
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406
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435
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463
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492
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82-86
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77-81
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71-74
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66-69
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292
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323
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354
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385
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416
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446
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477
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508
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539
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87-92
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82-87
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75-79
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70-74
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322
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355
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388
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421
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454
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487
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520
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553
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586
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93-99
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88-94
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80-85
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75-80
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352
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387
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422
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457
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492
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532
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581
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629
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676
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We most strongly recommend you adhere to
the IBO or AMO Standard regarding minimum arrow weight
Arrow Weight:
Is Lighter Better?
This is a hotly debated topic, but the
fact is, lighter arrows fly faster with less loss of trajectory.
A faster arrow won't necessarily penetrate better, but it
will make it to the target more quickly. Hunters need to carefully
consider their choices and consult an archery pro shop for
advice if necessary
In the current archery market, speed sells.
Archery manufacturers are under cons |
