Hunting Washington Forum
Big Game Hunting => Bow Hunting => Topic started by: bowtechian on August 25, 2015, 02:43:14 PM
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My buddies girlfriend is taking up trad archery she has a #60 bow what is the correct broadhead weight to use? I'm a compound guy so I have no clue. I've always assumed that traditional bows used a heavier foc. Want to make sure I pass on the right info
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She must be a stud to shoot #60.
There is a lot to tuning an arrow for Trad use. You'll need some more info from her. Draw length, arrow length, spine etc.
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Agree that a 60# trad bow is WAY too much bow for most men shooting traditional, let alone women... But anyway...
There's no such thing as a single "right" broadhead weight. The answer will depend on draw length, arrow material, shaft spine, make of bow (whether it's cut past center or to center or shy of center) etc.
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Foc % ?? I'll get more info
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If bow is rated for 60#@28" she is likely well under that. Could be 45-48# if she has a 24" draw length. Arrow spine would need to be adjusted accordingly. Trad doesn't vary all that much from compounds. But attention does need to be paid toward what riser it has. If close to center shot the normal 12-15% FOC should be just fine. If an English type longbow with arrow well off center then the paradox increases and higher FOC would likely benefit the shooter. Bumping up to 15-18%. Even more would not hurt unless velocity is effected in a detrimental amount.
