Arrow Recommendation

Roskoe · 02-24-2007, 01:09 PM

I just got my 14 year old son a new Fred Bear Element. With the poundage turned down to a tad under 50 lbs, he is able to pull it OK at a draw length of 29". Now I need some arrows. Generally speaking, am I better off to go with the light carbon arrows (7.9 gpi) and 100 grain heads, or the slightly heavier A/C shafts and the 75 grain heads? I'm leaning toward the light shafts and the heavier heads; but I shot a few of my buddies' Eastman A/C arrows with 75 gr field points and they produced a very good group - despite the spine being considerably too heavy for this pull weight.

mobow · 02-24-2007, 02:11 PM

The weight will be close to the same on either one. You are talking about a light arrow w/ heavy point, and a heavy arrow w/ light point.....There won't be much difference in the weight.

Heavier will of course produce more momentum, and lighter will of course produce more speed. Personally, I would go w/ the light carbon and a 100 gr. point. That's just me though....

Roskoe · 02-24-2007, 03:24 PM

That was my inclination as well. The weight forward thing. But it is undeniable how well those Easton A/C Super Slim shafts shoot with the light points. I'm also thinking about the switch to broadheads and somewhat limited availability of 75 gr. heads. THx. Roskoe

TFOX · 02-24-2007, 09:08 PM

The ones with better foc and spine will yield better penetration when that is a question mark,under 50#'s,that is a question.

I hunt at 58#'s at 28 1/2" draw ,along with expandables and penetrate the ground quite well using ACC 3-39's. with 10 1/2 -11% foc.This arrow is just SLIGHTLY stiff on my program and is a great arrow for me.

I am able to get a perfect tune,which is paramount on low energy setups.

mike100 · 02-25-2007, 06:20 PM

2016 xx75 aluminum-old school

deerslayer32 · 02-26-2007, 07:16 PM

try easton epic 500 w/ 100 gr points

Roskoe · 02-28-2007, 01:55 PM

Well, I went to the new archery shop in Canon City (about 30 miles west of here) this morning and got a dozen of the EastonST Excel500's. They have a nice 25 yd. indoor range right there in the building. With Blazer vanes and 100 gr. field tips, these arrows weigh right at 350 grains - andshot 1" to 1.5" groups

. Sure hope the broadheads shoot as well.

mauser06 · 02-28-2007, 02:29 PM

since you already got arrows ill just say.........a 14 year old with a 29 inch draw...holy cow! hes going to need custom bows with 32+ inch draws if he keeps growin! lol. thats impressive. lol

Roskoe · 02-28-2007, 05:51 PM

Hoping this growth spurt levels out soon. We went from a little boy, 18 months ago, to a Men's Large jacket, a 29" draw and a size 12 shoe. Only 150 lbs so far though. Grocery bill is staggering.