GT XT Hunter arrow setup

[gvanwage]

Hey yall,

Im wanting to add some weight to my arrow setup but don't know much about tweaking arrow weights. I got my arrow setup when I started bow hunting and never messed with it after that. I mainly hunt whitetail and hogs and currently at about 389grains finished weight and want to take it to about 450.

Current setup:
70lb draw weight
GT XT Hunter - 7595(340spine) cut to 28"
100 grain broadhead
11.4g insert
2"blazer vanes
11.5g knock

Does anyone currently have a setup that they like or that I can use as a springboard to build off of? What component do I need to add and where to get what Im looking for?

[NCTx Dude]

If you want to continue using that particular shaft you’d need to shoot a heavier point or add a weighted insert. Based on the specs you are describing, if you start adding too much weight to the front then 340 may become underspined. Could always try a 50-75 grain insert and see if it will tune

[Pushbutton2]

Hey yall,



Im wanting to add some weight to my arrow setup but don't know much about tweaking arrow weights. I got my arrow setup when I started bow hunting and never messed with it after that. I mainly hunt whitetail and hogs and currently at about 389grains finished weight and want to take it to about 450.



Current setup:

70lb draw weight

GT XT Hunter - 7595(340spine) cut to 28"

100 grain broadhead

11.4g insert

2"blazer vanes

11.5g knock



Does anyone currently have a setup that they like or that I can use as a springboard to build off of? What component do I need to add and where to get what Im looking for?

I'm running a similar setup to yours.

I forget if I'm running a 100 grain inset or FACT weights behind inset.
I also use a 150 grain head.

Google says your 1 hour from me.
If you want to meet up tomorrow we can meet @ my house, on target archery or ?? and you can shoot mine


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[Low Fence]

Without knowing your set up and if you will get too weak. You should be able to knock insert out and add a 50 grain FACT WEIGHT. THATS AT 430ish alone. Go to 125’s…. Or stay at 100’s and add 10-20-30… whatever in fact weights. I shot those with just a 20 at around 405 and had great flight, trajectory and no problem killing the animals you listed

[HighwayHunter]

Like low fence said the fact weight system is great. Should be able to fine tune with the weights.


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[prodigyoutdoors]

Add the fact we’ll worth it. I used cold blue melt to keep them in but they aren’t permanent but don’t come undone

[Txhunter3000]

Why do you want to add weight? I've shot 55-75 gold tips at 68# for 20 years with no problems with 100 gr Thunderheads. Deadly for me.

[Forman]

Cool perspectives

[MD2TX]

Shooting XT 300 spine , 100 grain brass insert , 100 grain heads . 509 grains . Seems to be the most accurate arrows I’ve had to date

[RUNNING BEAR]

I have almost exact same setup as the OP, except my arrow is 29.5” and I shoot feathers.

I just ordered some external screw in weights from 3Rivers that I am gonna try to add a little more weight up front. Sample pack has 25, 50, and 75 grain adapters to try.

[gvanwage]

Thanks for all the tips! I ended up adding a 50 grain insert and now total setup is sitting at 433+ grains with a 12.4% FOC. I’m really liking the arrow flight and noticeable increase in penetration. Looking forward to hitting the field this season with the new setup!