Which arrow do you like????
 

This will probably start a firefall, but what arrow would y'all recomend?
Gear:
Reflex Super Slam, 60lbs, 28.5" draw
Whisker Biscuit
Copper John 4 pin
Been using the Axis ST 400's but am told they have too weak a spine.
Primary use: big game. Elk, Mulies, Bear, Antelope, and Moose (if I ever draw).
BUT! I got a membership to the local Archery club for Xmas and would like to do some competion shooting ~ 3D, target, etc.
It was recommended to go to the Axis 340's, but since I have to buy new arrows anyway, what's out there that you guys would recommend?

RE: Which arrow do you like????
 

I like Goldtips the prohunter or the xt's in the 5575 weight for your setup. The prohunters are .001 and the xt's are .003

RE: Which arrow do you like????
 

In your other thread you state your arrows are 29" long.At 28 1/2 you should be able to shoot a shorter arrow and bring the spine back in for you.You may be able tocut the 400's to 27" and be righ on spine and stick with the 65 pounds.



Beyond that,I likeACC's but you need to know what poundage ou plan on sticking with and what arrow length you need before a sizecan be determined.Somewhere in the 3-49 range most likely.

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I kept the arrows at 29" so there was good clearance for any broadhead I may use . . . like the Guillotine.

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Also, I really like the Axis ST's with the small diameter and HIT. I know I would be happy with the 340's, just wondering what might be out there that might be better than a pocket on a shirt. (Did I see right . . . ACC's for over $200.00 & $300.00?!)

RE: Which arrow do you like????
 

Easton XX-78 Super Slams tipped with 125 gr. Thunderheads.

RE: Which arrow do you like????
 

I really dont see how a 400 spine arrow is underspined for your set up. It should be perfect at 29 inches with a head of 100 grains. 125 should be fine too. If you were really concerned, and using a 125 head, cut the arrow to 28 inches. I shoot a 28.5 allegiance at 80 lbs and shoot a 28 inch 340 spined arrow with a 100 grain tip very well. I dont see that a 340 spined arrow is needed out of a 60 lb set up at 28.5. You would be over spined.

RE: Which arrow do you like????
 

340's won't make him overspined at all. The chart shows 340's for 65 pounds at that arrow length. Only 5 pounds puts him in a different spine class! I always recommend going to the stiffer spine when you're hanging right on the edge like that.Even moresoif talking broadhead arrows. And, who knows? game4lunch justmight decide to crank up the draw weight for elk and moose.

For those 400's, it'd be fine to shorten them and use them for 3D.

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I'm going to leave the draw weight at 60#.
I'm gong to the range today to see if I get better results.
If not, I'm heading to the pro shop for answers / resolutions.

RE: Which arrow do you like????
 

ACC's are not that expensive here.They cost $135.00 (fletched and cut)at my shop,unless they have gone up recently.ACC's are high but worth it.;)


Are you sure you didn't look at ACE's.They are that high.But man are they awesome or targets.[:o]

RE: Which arrow do you like????
 

i shoot gold tip xt's 5575 but now i shoot gold tip xt traditional little stiffer arrow found it flies better for my setup 9.4 grains vs. 8.2 @5575 tried axis still verdict not out on them durablity on gt seems better to me

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You know what, It was a web site in Australia! No wonder the amount for the ACC's was so different.
I'm having about 1.5" cut off my arrows (the 400's) and will test them at the range when they get done. Hopefully, as was suggested before, the shorter arrow will have the proper spine for the 60#'s I'm leaving the bow at.
Darn, I like buying new stuff.
An equiptment junkie!

RE: Which arrow do you like????
 

Final resolve! I had a tech cut 1.5" off the arrows (Axis ST 400's) and the grouping and overall performance is already noticable! Guess I'll just keep 'em.

Thanks all . . .

RE: Which arrow do you like????
 

IMO you have experienced what proper spine can do.Also,your confidence may be up with the equipment,which might more important than any arrow or bow.I also feel that not having arrows way out past the rest adds a SMALL amount of forgiveness,especially if there is torque,or an arrow that comes out of the bow a little crooked for some reason.

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Was that with broadheads? Group size with field tips is pretty much irrelevant, unless you're not a hunter.

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Field points. My broadheads of choice this year were/are the NAP Crossfire's in 100gr. I know these shoot a little to the left and even have my rest marked for broad head and fieldpoint. Suptle adjustments are always a foregone conclusion.
However, I am considering going to a two blade like the Magnus Stinger because I read how well they track close to the field point. I have used mechanicals in the past and they too fly very close to the fieldpoints, but wounding and never recovering two Elk left a bad taste in my mouth concerning mechanicals.