Tag Archives: arrow FOC

Broadhead Grain Weight: 100 vs 125 Grain for Bowhunting

Fixed-blade broadhead grain weight comparison for a bowhunting arrow setup

How broadhead grain weight affects arrow speed, FOC, and penetration — and how to choose between 100 and 125 grain heads for your setup.

FOC in Archery: What Your Arrow’s Balance Really Does

Vintage arrow and broadhead. — Stock Photo, Image

Total arrow weight and FOC decide how deep an arrow drives and how forgiving it flies. Here’s how balance point works, how to calculate it, and how to tune it.

Hunting Arrow Weight: 5 Proven Rules for Grains Per Pound

Digital archery scale weighing a hunting arrow shaft in grains

Quick Answer: For bowhunting, your finished arrow should weigh between 6.5 and 8.5 grains per pound (GPP) of your bow’s draw weight — so a 70-pound bow wants a total arrow weight of roughly 455 to 595 grains. Never drop below 5 GPP (it risks your bow the way a dry fire does), and lean […]

Arrow Selection Decoded: Spine, Material & Fletching for 2026 (2026)

Close-up of arrow fletching

An arrow is the variable your bow can’t fix. This 2026 guide walks through spine, shaft material, fletching, and FOC so the arrows in your hand actually match the bow on your hip.