How fast is a 500 grain arrow?

A 500 grain arrow moving at 260 fps has a kinetic energy of 75.04 ft-lbs and a momentum of . 577 slugs*.

Is a 500 grain arrow too heavy?

“Slow, heavy mass is a better deal all the way around; it's going to be easier to tune and it will maintain momentum downrange to get through that animal. I find a good balance is 150-175 [grains] up front, total arrow weight of maybe 450 to 550 [grains] is a great range for hunting in general.

Is 550 grain arrow too heavy?

What I recommend is go as heavy as you can for the trajectory that you want. For most people, that's about 450 to 550 grains of total arrow weight. That's a good balance between mass and speed really. For me, I'm shooting around 500 grains or a little more.

How fast does a 70 pound bow shoot an arrow?

If you are using a 70 lbs. draw weight, your compound bow would have a 270 FPS. And if your draw length is indeed 30″ (as it is during IBO testing), this number would be closer to 290 FPS.

What is considered a fast arrow?

And the faster the arrow, the more pronounced this planing becomes. Even with today's small profile, fixed-blade heads, most experts recommend a maximum arrow speed of 260-270 fps. Beyond that, broadhead planing becomes problematic for all but the very best archers.

The 1000 grain arrow and speed test

What grain arrows for 60 pound bow?

Also, we strongly recommend that you use an arrow with at least 5 grains of weight per pound or draw weight (if you are shooting a 60 lb. bow, you should use and arrow of not less than 300 grains). This includes your field point or broadhead.

Is a 400 grain arrow heavy enough for deer?

According to Easton, a 400 grain arrow traveling at the glacial speed of 170 feet-per-second has sufficient energy to harvest a mature deer.

What arrow for 70 pound draw?

A 350 grain arrow (the minimum weight recommended for a 70lb compound bow) moving at 320 feet per second (fps) has a kinetic energy of 79.57 ft-lbs and a momentum of . 497 slugs*.

Is 450 grain arrow enough for elk?

For the purpose of hunting Elk, Moose, etc, the recommended Kinetic Energy is 42-65 ft-lbs. A 450-grain arrow traveling 280 FPS will generate 78.32 ft-lbs of energy which is plenty for any western big game.

What poundage for 600 spine arrows?

600 SPINE WORK BEST WITH A RECURVE / LONGBOW BETWEEN 40 AND 50 LBS OF DRAW WEIGHT.

What is the difference between 400 and 500 spine arrows?

The numbers refer to the spine of the arrow. The different spines refer to the stiffness, a 400 spine arrow is generally for bows 40-60 lbs. 350 spine is for bows roughly 55 - 75 lbs, and a 500 spine arrow is for bows roughly 30 - 50 lbs.

How many fps does a 60lb bow shoot?

Set your bow to 60 pounds instead of 70, and you'll likely land in the 300 to 310 fps. Of course, shooting a 400-grain arrow will reduce your speed well below 300 fps, likely in the 280- to 290-fps range.

Is a 400 grain arrow enough for elk?

It is my opinion that arrow speed is valuable only when you are shooting a shaft with adequate weight for the game you are after. For elk, I recommend a finished arrow weight of 420 grains as a minimum for hunters drawing 60-70 pounds.

What poundage is a 400 spine arrow good for?

New, raw arrows measure around 33 inches when shipped by the manufacturer. As you cut those arrows to fit your draw length, you make them stiffer. That's why Gold Tip recommends the 400 spine for a 27-inch arrow shot at 60 pounds, as compared to the 340 at 30 inches.

What is the fastest arrow ever shot?

The fastest moving target hit with an arrow is 77.2 km/h (48 mph), and was achieved by James Jean (USA) on the set of Dude Perfect in Midlothian, Texas, USA, on 31 August 2022.

Do longer bows shoot faster?

The longer the draw length, the longer the effective powerstroke. This factor, as well, will make the bow propel the arrow faster and more powerfully. However, the downside to a short brace height (5 to 6 3/8 inches) is that it can be more difficult to shoot.

What weight arrow speed is best for deer?

Under most deer hunting conditions a heavyweight arrow in the 8 to 9 grains per pound range is a fine choice producing arrow speeds in the 220 to 235 fps range. If the shot distance may approach 30 yards then a mid-weight, full-length arrow pushing a medium sized broadhead is the best choice.

What range is a bow lethal?

While modern bows can shoot arrows up to 400 yards at speeds exceeding 200 miles per hour, the bow is a short-range hunting tool. Depending on the circumstances, the maximum distance is 30 to 40 yards. At that range, it's common for an arrow to pass completely through an animal.

What poundage for 500 spine arrows?

500 spine arrows appropriate for all the bows I would hunt with, from 45-51#, with arrows cut to 29”, and point weight varying from 150-200 grains, depending on what tunes best.

What speed arrow for elk?

A 450gr arrow going 275fps will kill elk all day everyday.

Is a 440 grain arrow good for elk?

We don't have the space to get into all the physics, and there is plenty of dispute among bowhunters on this topic, but without knowing your specifics I would recommend an arrow weighing at least 450 grains (total arrow/broadhead) for elk.

Do heavier arrows fly faster?

Lighter arrows fly faster and can group more tightly, but they're often harder to tune. Heavier arrows fly slower but resist wind better and penetrate deeper. Shooting the wrong arrow weight for a bow can damage equipment and harm the archer.

Are lighter arrows faster?

Arrow Weight

There's an additional factor to speed and that is arrow weight. As arrow weight decreases, arrow speed increases. This means a lighter arrow will fly faster than a heavier arrow shot out of the same bow. Conversely, a heavier arrow will fly slower, but penetrate further than a lighter arrow.

Is a 400 grain arrow heavy?

Light weight, which are usually 350-399 grains. Standard weight, are 400-459 grains. And heavy weight arrows are considered anything above 460 grains. Arrow weights take into consideration of a 100 grain target point or broadhead.

What is the best bow poundage for elk?

In terms of being able to effectively take a big game animal, a general rule of thumb is 40 lbs for whitetail deer-sized game and 50 lbs for bigger animals like elk.