Kinetic energy calculation

[gfdoldfart]

When you are figuring KE of arrows do you combine the weight of the arrow and broadhead or just the weight of the arrow? Thanks

[DrenalinJunkie]

total weight..... arrow and tip/broad head

[Bill]

You use the combined weight of the completed arrow with the broadhead.

I don't think it matters a hill of beans, since arrows kill by cutting not damaging organs by transfer of energy like a bullet, but never-the-less it's the total weight.

[rocky]

Speed X Speed X weight divided by 450,240= K.E.
I think it matters in BH choice, considering penetrating potential.

[xman59]

You use the combined weight of the completed arrow with the broadhead.

I don't think it matters a hill of beans, since arrows kill by cutting not damaging organs by transfer of energy like a bullet, but never-the-less it's the total weight.

yea you right!! if you gotta worry about the ke, another head would be in order!

[skeeter]

so what is a good KE?