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Who weighs their arrows?

Handcannon

Handcannon

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I got bored the other day, looked at my powder scale, saw my carbon arrows & thought that I would weigh them to see what the difference between all of them was. I certify class 3 scales in Iowa, South Dakota, & Nebraska for part of my job. So, I constantly wonder what things weigh. Anyways, in 12 arrows there was 1.6 grains difference between the heaviest & lightest. Could be the arrow itself, insert glue, etc. I have found that there was 1.1 grains difference in my target points. I made a chart & matched the points to arrows. Weighed the arrow w/ the point & did some work on the points so that all 12 arrows w/ points weigh exactly the same. Gotta try them out yet. Can't wait to get some broadheads, hope I can find a combination for 6 of the 12 to weigh the same
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Probably doesn't really matter anyways.
 
I weigh all of my target arrows and hunting arrows to make sure they are the same. If they are different, I will throw them into a different group for just practice shooting... At 20 and under with todays bows you will notice very little if any difference, but at 35 or 40, you'll see the change! Plus I enjoy the confidence of know each arrow and shot is the same, the only thing screwing up a shot for me is the nut behind the bow!
 
I try to keep my woodies within 50 grains of each other. The bamboos vary more than that.
It makes no difference at the distances I shoot.
 
This post makes me wonder how much detail the Natives put into their bows and arrows.

Heck they had to hand carve each head. I'm guessing when your life depends on it, and you work with your equipment daily (like they did) you find a certain "knack" to it all.

I haven't weighed mine, but I'm guessing you're groups will tighten a little after your work. Makes me think I should spend some more time getting to "know" my equipment.

Be sure to post up your results.
 
Hello everyone. I am new to the forum, I just started watching it a few weeks ago.

I am fairly new to archery so I am not sure how much of a difference 1 grain of arrow weight will make to group size. I did want to point out that there are 7,000 grains in a pound. 1 grain = 0.0001429 lbs. Does this really matter? Has anyone tested it?

Thanks

Jason Moeller
 
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Hello everyone. I am new to the forum, I just started watching it a few weeks ago.

I am fairly new to archery so I am not sure how much of a difference 1 grain of arrow weight will make to group size. I did want to point out that there are 7,000 grains in a pound. 1 grain = 0.0001429 lbs. Does this really matter? Has anyone tested it?

Thanks

Jason Moeller

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You wont notice it. Even if it is 40-50-60 yrds. It wont matter. Your form will show your flaws before the weight of the arrow.
 
I weigh everyone of my arrows, I just feel the closer to the same the better, but I have been told, if under 10 grains difference you wouldnt notice a thing.
 
I weigh all of my arrows as well. 1st bare shafts, then the tips and try to match them up to get them all as tight together as I can. 1.6gr difference is pretty good between a doz arrows.
 
"1.6gr difference is pretty good between a doz arrows"

That's what I thought. Then add the 1.1 difference in the points. There could've been a 2.7 grain difference between the lightest & heaviest arrows. Now that all the arrows are the same there are no excuses...it's all up to me. Guess I better go practice.
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