So guys, I was just watching Whitewater Trail on The Outdoor Channel and the host was discussing carbon arrows. The host was discussing the draw backs of carbon arrows and he said that the major drawback of carbon arrows is that alot of times the arrows blow up on impact.He points outthat a buddy of his is aprocessor and has to cut 6 to 8 inch holes of meat around thepatch ofthe arrow to removed shards of carbon from when they blow up.He then goes on to state that he won't hunt with carbon arrows in thick woods because if they hit a stick, stump, or tree branch they will explode.

I know that this "could" happen, but I just don't see this even remotely happening enough to discuss it. I have purposely shot carbon arrows (Gold Tips, East ST Axis, Bemans, and Carbon Impacts) into some very tough material including solid trees, sheet metal, ect. and the only thing that I have found to damage the arrow was a cement block and even that never caused by arrow to explode.

He then goes on to discuss draw weight of bows. He states that he believes 50#'s to be more than enough to take down any North American animal, and I must say that I believe this as well, but his reasoning then goes a little off on me. He states that a heavier draw weight will cause your bow to shoot your arrow through the deer which causes less damage and the deer will just have a hole straight through it at which point it will run several hundred yards and my not be recovered. He states that its better to have your arrow enter half way into the deer and stop, that way the broadhead is inside the deer still doing damage.

This statement kinda goes against everything that we as archers are taught, we have it pounded into our heads that we want a clean pass through in the boiler room as this will leave the best blood trail and best chance for recovery.

Its been a little slow here lately so lets hear your opinions....