hunting setup

[parker_man]

I' ve got all kinds of subjects to bring to the table.

I am debating shooting carbon or aluminum to hunt with this yr. I have used both and am thinking of going back to aluminum for the better spine in using broadheads. I am debating this and am leaning towards aluminum despite the carbon durability.

The second topic is helical or staight fletch and 4 or 5 inch. I myself am leaning toward 4 inch helical for broadhead flight. I shoot an NAP 4000 Drop-Away with fixed broadheads so I am concerned with planing. I have used both in this case as well and will try them before buying a bunch but I am just wanting some input.

Any input on either of these subjects would be appreciated. Thanks, Parker_man converted Hoyt man

[bassmaster1200]

GOOD DAY PARKER MAM I WENT TO CARBONS 2 YEARS AGO AND I WOULD NOT GO BACK TO ALUMIN. BUT THATS JUST ME AND 4 INCH VANES AND A SMALL OFF SET

[Mahly13]

Not sure what you mean by " better spine in useing broadheads" .
Carbon arrows generally are more forgiving in spine due to the ability carbon has to dampen flex MUCH better than aluminum.
IF you are getting good flight with the carbons, and your not switching to gain weight, I would keep the carbons. The better energy transfer carbon has is an added bonus.

[Arthur P]

With aluminum, you can match your arrow' s spine to your setup within 5 pounds. I think carbon is at their best when your setup puts you right in the middle of their spine range instead of one end or the other.

Frankly, I find the idea of one arrow shaft fitting anything within a 20 pound spread pretty darn absurd. In my experience, IT DOES NOT WORK. My recommendation if you decide to use carbon - If you' re on the high end for one shaft, then forget it. That shaft will not shoot broadheads worth a flip. Go up to the next size and leave your arrow a couple inches longer than normal to help bring the spine down to fit your setup.

That' s where I would give aluminum the call on a better spine for broadheads.

[c903]

Just a devil' s advocate question!

For bowhunting purposes only and considering that it is safe to assume that a fair to good shooter will only make a few shots per season.... at an average range of 5 to 23 yards, what is the overwhelming advantage of carbon over aluminum?

The only aspect of carbon that (seems) to be an advantage over aluminum (for a few shots per season at close range) is durability. How much more durable does a shaft have to be for bowhunting purposes than what quality grade aluminum has provided for years?

Personally, I have never had a durability problem with aluminum shafts, other than one being bent or broken by a deer or when hitting something rock-hard.

[AKDoug]

I went carbon and haven' t regretted it. Mostly for the durability standpoint.

First, I don' t have a lot of excess cash laying around. Second I shoot every day, year round and I don' t mean at safe BIG backstops where the only way you hurt an arrow is to hit it with another one. I' m constantly hunting squirrels, rabbits, grouse and whatever is legal and in season. Most of my practice sessions are shooting in the woods at unknown distances at targets placed in the worst postitions I can create. I was spending a bunch of money on aluminums this way. I' m getting three times the life out of a dozen carbons as I was with aluminums. Yep, I could straighten the aluminums, but I' ve got enough crap to do. [:-]