Build Arrows That Hit Hard, Fly True, and Kill Clean
Most bowhunters never fully optimize their arrows. They shoot whatever is fast, easy, or trending, and leave accuracy, penetration, and performance on the table. But if you’re here, you’re ready for more.
I created this series to give everyday bowhunters a proven, step-by-step blueprint for building lethal arrows that are tuned to your bow, your hunting style, and your shot distance.
This isn’t theory. It’s based on real hunts, real testing, and decades of precision gear evaluation in both combat and the woods.
If you want to stop guessing and start building arrows with purpose, this is where you start.
🏋️ Who This Series Is For
- Bowhunters who want better penetration, tighter groups, and clean pass-throughs
- Hunters shooting 50 to 75 lb bows who want to build optimized arrows
- Beginners tired of generic advice and looking for real answers
- Experienced hunters looking to break through performance plateaus
Whether you’re shooting whitetails at 25 yards or elk at 50+, you’ll walk away from this series knowing exactly what arrow to shoot — and how to build it.
🔄 The 5-Part Series
Each post is written to stand alone, but together, they form a complete system.
✅ Core Post: Does Arrow Weight Really Matter for Bowhunting? ➔
What it covers: Why arrow weight impacts more than just speed, and why momentum matters more than most people think.
Need gear recommendations? See my Top Bowhunting Gear Recommendations for 2025!
✅ Part 1: Momentum Explained: How Arrow Weight Impacts Penetration ➔
What it covers:
- Why momentum matters more than kinetic energy
- Real-world comparisons of KE vs. momentum across arrow weights
- Scientific and field data showing how momentum drives pass-throughs
✅ Part 2: How to Choose the Right Arrow Weight for Bowhunting ➔
What it covers:
- How to match arrow weight to your bow and hunting distance
- Explains grains per pound (GPP), trajectory, and lethality
- Introduces the Everyday Arrow Weight Formula
✅ Part 3: The Best Arrow Weight for Hunting: Finding the Perfect Balance ➔
What it covers:
- Advanced breakdown of arrow weight by draw weight, draw length, and IBO speed
- Optimized ranges for short- and long-range hunting
- Tuning recommendations and real-world build guidelines
✅ Part 4: How to Build a High-Performance Hunting Arrow ➔
What it covers:
- A full walkthrough of how to select shafts, inserts, broadheads, fletchings, and arrow length
- How to build toward your target weight and FOC
- Example builds with real data and tuning strategy
✅ Part 5: Dynamic Spine and Arrow Tuning ➔
What it covers:
- How arrow spine changes in flight
- The difference between static and dynamic spine
- How to avoid flight issues with heavy arrows or fixed broadheads
📊 Tools and Calculators
Want to plug in your numbers and get answers right now?
- Arrow Weight Calculator ➔
- Speed, Kinetic Energy, and Momentum Calculator ➔
- FOC Calculator ➔
- Everyday Arrow Weight Formula ➔
These tools are based on real-world builds from my own hunting setups, not just theoretical math. They’ll help you dial in faster than trial and error.
🔧 Get the Free Arrow Build Worksheet
Want to plan your arrow before you buy a single part?
Grab my Arrow Build Worksheet, which walks you through:
- Weight goals
- Shaft selection
- GPI calculations
- Insert/broadhead combos
- FOC target ranges
Download the Arrow Build Planner ➔ (Coming Soon)
Final Word: This Series Is a System
Each post builds on the one before it, helping you go from basic concepts to highly optimized builds. If you’re tired of one-size-fits-all arrow advice and want real answers tailored to your bow and your hunt, this is it.
📅 Bookmark this page. 👀 Read each post in order. 🔄 Come back when you’re ready to upgrade your arrows.
🌟 Let’s get you hunting with confidence — one arrow at a time.
Want to see exactly what I’m carrying this season? Check out my Personal Bowhunting Gear List for 2025!
