[Mossy517]

Is 390 grains too light for whitetails and say...black bear?
Let me know your thoughts. I am buying an Alien and up between 60-70#?
Not sure what I should do, as I am buying it blind. I want to have a smooth shooting shooting/ drawing bow.

Any help?

 

[KCB]

No it's not too light.

 

[Buster of Xs]

Nope, not too light at all. I've used 400gr arrows from a 60-65# bow for several years and lots of critters of all sizes (just not bears). They blow through a 200# deer so easily I wouldn't hesitate using them on a bear, though.

 

[allegrofuzzy]

I'm using a 390 gr arrow out of a 60 lb. bow. Should make some nice holes for you at higher draw weights, too! The lightest arrow I use for hunting is 340 grains. Gets there in a hurry, but doesn't have the pass-through potential of a heavier one.

 

[Viper69]

No I dont think so. I shot 355 grainers last year at 67lbs. with no problems and pass throughs into the dirt!

 

[Fire&Ice]

You will be fine!!

 

[Mossy517]

thanks

so you guys think that 60# will be ok speed and KE wise?

 

[uncleted327]

You will probably have twice as much KE than you actually need for Whitetail or Black Bear.

 

[badbow148]

I think that 390grs is a perfect all around weight on a arrow from a 70lb. bow you can get the best of both in speed and KE. at the arrow weight.

 

[BowTech One]

so you guys think that 60# will be ok speed and KE wise?

Ive always shot a 62# DW and have shot black bear, moose and elk at that weight with arrows in the 390gr range...

 

[mossbak]

Arrow question ideas

Hey man I'll see what I can dig up for ya on that.