I shoot carbon because they are more durable generally than aluminum. Aluminum bends, carbon shatters, so you have to decide which will best fit your needs. Everyone seems to have their own personal favorites for arrows (politically correct term these days) and broadheads.

Carbon arrows are differentiated by straightness - .001, .003. and .006 are the usual choices. I have shot .003 and .001 and honestly can't tell any real difference out to 40 yards. I have shot Black Eagle Executioners, which are the general favorite of many, and currently shoot Deer Crossing arrows.

Many crossbows will shoot mechanicals very close to where field points hit. Fixed blades are sort of hit and miss. I shoot mechanicals because I don't like to have to re sight in to switch and I don't have a broadhead target readily available to check where I am hitting. Generally, either will do the job if you do yours.

I have not heard about arrows losing accuracy, although as stated earlier, aluminum will bend which will affect accuracy. Also, shooting carbon arrows very close, say 10 yards, really pust stress on them as they impact. A person needs to check arrows prior to each shot to assure that no stress fractures have occurred. There are reports of arrows exploding because they were cracked and shot. Extreme force of string pushing arrow caused it to come apart.

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