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Old 04-06-2009 | 03:29 PM
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dcroxby
 
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Default Help the Newbie?

Hello,

After a long hiatus I've decided to get back into archery in a big way. I've got a new bow and have it rigged out.I now need some advice on my arrows and I'm hoping for some constructive feedback. Here's what I have already:

2007 BowtechTribute - 67lbs
Whisker Biscuit
Sword Acu-Site

Here are the arrows I'm looking at:

Easton Axis FMJ 340
28.75" (shaft only)
Slick Trick 125 Standard
Blazers or feathers, helical or offset.
Total Arrow Weight: 491 grains
FOC: ~11%

I will be hunting elk mostly with mule deer and bear thrown in occasionally. I want an arrow with very good penetration. I've tossed around the idea of moving back to a 100 grain Slick Trick which would bring my weight down to 466 grains. I'm shooting the FMJ's now with field points and they seem to fly pretty well with the stock 4" plastic straight vanes.

Does anyone see any major problems with the arrow setup I'm proposing. Any thoughts on feathers versus blazers? Any suggestions at all?

Thanks!
Don
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