Arrow weight

[Giggles]

Just wondering how strict the state is when it comes to the weight of your arrow. Last year my arrow weighed 424 grains using a 9.3 GPI arrow. I switched to an arrow this year that weighs a little less and comes in at 8.9 GPI. When I do the math I come up about 10 grains lighter which puts me at 414 gr. My draw weight is 70 lbs which puts me 6 grains short of the minimum of 420. If I were to get checked out would the rangers write me up, likely let it slide or is it just a  to take the chance, and should just lower my draw weight?

[huntnphool]

 I have a buddy that was checked last year.

 You do know that its 6 grains per pound of pull, not per inch right?

[Giggles]

WOOPS. My mistake.

[NWWABOWHNTR]

6 gr's x 70# is 420 gr's.... I'd just add a heavier insert... give you a better FOC also.

[NWWABOWHNTR]

or just crank the #'s down to 68....

[arrowflinger]

Have you measured your complete finished arrow? With vanes, insert and glue you might make up the 10 grains. I believe that the GPI is just the shaft it's self. 

[carpsniperg2]

If you have not checked your arrow on a scale, make sure you check it. You can also add a arrow wrap that will add 10-18g's depending on type and size. Or back your bow off a couple pounds, and yes you can get a ticket for it.

[huntnphool]

 Add a luminok and you should be okay.

[carpsniperg2]

  Oh no we got phool on luminok's again

[Todd_ID]

Add a luminok and you should be okay.

Now that's funny! 

I've been checked a couple times in the last couple years.  If I were you, then I'd just add a wrap like Carp said and be confident that you're legal.  If you've already got wraps, then add another vane, or go to a heavier head, or put a washer in there, or use longer vanes, or add a weight tube, or put a 6" piece of Weed-eater line in each arrow with a drop of glue on it to hold it at the insert, or drop a BB with super glue on it down the shaft, or...well, you get the idea.  A wildlife violation follows you for a long time.

[huntnphool]

Oh no we got phool on luminok's again

 

 He will have to wait until after the next vote though.

[Todd_ID]

Oh no we got phool on luminok's again

 

 He will have to wait until after the next vote though.

Why? Rasbo isn't even buying a license this year.

[jackelope]

I read something the other night about putting 2 inserts in the front end of the arrow.... a little more weight and a little better FOC.

Anyone?

[carpsniperg2]

I know a few guys that have done that. Also they make solid brass inserts for some arrows. Rather then the normal light weight aluminum inserts.

[Todd_ID]

I know a few guys that have done that. Also they make solid brass inserts for some arrows. Rather then the normal light weight aluminum inserts.

If the guys on TV would start using those, then we'd never see another 4" or 6" penetration on a whitetail buck from a 300+ fps bow.  They'd all be blowing through.  Weight is critical for penetration; put that weight all up forward and you get true performance.