What's the difference
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From: Cjp10990
03-Aug-17
I shoot a new pse bow madness 30. I shoot it a round 70#. I have been experimenting with broadheads and thought of using 4 blade muzzy. I accidentally brought 90 grain heads instead of 100 and can not return them. What would the difference be in the loss of 10 grains? I knew it would be faster but anything else?
From: carcus
03-Aug-17
nothing at all
From: Obsessed outdoorsman
03-Aug-17
The difference can be compared to tongue weight on a trailer. If the load is too far toward the front, then it will put a strain on the truck and decrease efficiency. If you put the load toward the end of the trailer then it is liable to fish tail all over the place. However, if you have the load centered over the axles, then it will pull just fine with ease. In my opinion, at 70 lbs, 100 grain broadheads are what will center your load over the axles. Cut your losses and go make sure that you get the 100 grain heads to ensure your maximum accuracy.
From: caribou77
03-Aug-17
You have them, go shoot them and see. I'm willing to be that you can not tell a difference.
From: HDE
03-Aug-17
Nothing at all.
From: Obsessed outdoorsman
03-Aug-17
If you are shooting 30 yards or less, then the difference will in fact be very minimal. If you are shooting beyond that is where you will notice a bit of a difference in the flight pattern. I agree with caribou77, just go shoot them at whatever your desired maximum range is and sight your bow accordingly.
From: nvgoat
03-Aug-17
If you are worried about it, you could get Tophat tip protectors which likely weigh 5 gr in hunting arrow sizes. The difference would then be half what it was at 10gr. I use them on easton axis arrows. Adds a little front weight and makes the arrow tip tougher
From: nvgoat
03-Aug-17
To be honest, I can't tell the difference in how they shoot with a 5 gr difference but wanted to toughen up my arrows a bit.
From: Woods Walker
03-Aug-17
Great analogy Obsessed! That 'splains it very well!
From: Tonybear61
03-Aug-17
if you want to add washer weights they generally come in 5 grains, but shouldn't see much difference at close range any way. I use the older 115 grain 4 blade Muzzys..
From: 12yards
03-Aug-17
I often wondered why Muzzy would even offer two heads that are that close together in weight. I doubt you will notice a difference. I'm pretty sure I wouldn't.
From: TD
04-Aug-17
What are you shooting them at???
Main difference in 90 grain and 100 grain is 10 grains of metal less to design a strong tough head. I doubt you will notice much accuracy wise. Deer and other medium size game not much issue. Bigger stuff i'd look to a head with more metal in it.
From: Cjp10990
04-Aug-17
Thank you all for the responses. They are for whitetail in ny. I was mainly worried about penetration.
From: kellyharris
04-Aug-17
This setup can be very dangerous to your bow.
DO NOT SHOOT THEM!
Just mail them to me so that nothing bad will happen to your equipment.
In all honesty if I am correct the Muzzy 90 grain does not have a washer per say to seat against the feral. If you add a washer from your 100 you should have a 100 grain head then?
It's been well over a decade since I shot a muzzy but I do believe the difference is that washer from the 90 vs. the 100
From: Shawn
04-Aug-17
Not even professional shooters shoot well enough to notice the ten grains. I have weighed a ton of quality broadheads over the years and there can be a 10 gain difference in the same pack. Shawn
From: Cjp10990
04-Aug-17
Thank you all for the responses. They are for whitetail in ny. I was mainly worried about penetration.