100 or 125 grain - what do you prefer?

[Splaker]

What have others had most success rates? When and why would you choose one over the other? Length of arrow impacts this decision, does it not?

Thanks...

[oaknut]

Depends entirely on what gear you are using. 100's fly best out of my crossbow and compound. My traditional equipment is 175grn.

[Marker]

100's fly best out of my crossbow and compound.

x 2 using Excal exocet and a traditional recurve bow, but that is with fixed blade only - replaceable blade broad heads do not fly as well in my experience.

[MikePal]

I always tip this discussion towards the physics; I like the heavier arrows and broad-heads because it is more mass to absorb energy so the greater the overall kinetic energy. As I shot under 30 yds speed is not a big factor for me I would rather have more 'knock down' power.

Here's an article to explain the pros and cons ;

The again he sums it up nicely:

If you have a hot-rod modern compound bow producing 70+ ft-lbs of KE, and you only hunt Whitetail Deer, the speed vs. KE debate is just academic. No matter what arrow you shoot, you'll have practically twice the energy required to harvest your deer. In fact, at 70+ ft-lbs, you would have plenty of power for even the largest North American game species.

http://www.huntersfriend.com/carbon_..._chapter_5.htm

[udderbrudder]

My Excal package came with 100's. I used same setup for first few years then decided to experiment. Now I use 125's. Seems to be more stable in flight and has a little more punch on the other end.

[TurkeyRookie]

125Gr. Like MikePal, I like my arrow a bit heavier, may not have the top end FPS that a lighter arrow may, but a little heavier arrow, out of a 70LB bow, at 29.5" draw, gets some good kinetic (knock down) energy.

[werner.reiche]

I shoot an Excalibur phoenix with 125 grains. I haven't tried other weights though. I think I got the recommendation from guys on the Excalibur web site. Excalibur also makes 150 gr broadheads - I've been meaning to try those but never got around to it. Basic physics supports the theory that they should penetrate better (particularly where bones are involved), but at the cost of a higher trajectory arc - which if you're keeping the range short (30 yards and under) isn't really an issue.

[fishy steve]

agrea with the heavy grains. i havent tried 100's out of my excal, but the 125's perform perfectly... just always keep the same grain between your field points, and your broadheads...

[WaynesWatch]

i use 100gr wasps for my excal and 100gr muzzy's with my PSE for deer. Both seem to get the job done!