Hunter250

Im 14 and weigh 95 pounds, I draw 45 pounds and my draw length is 25 inches. I currently shoot Easton Axis 500 grain. I have been talking to a few people and some people say I should be shooting 150s, and then some say 500s are great. I hunt White Tail mostly, but Im going to florida in a few weeks and hunting hogs. I use G5 Montec 100 Grain. So should I get new lighter arrows or stick with my heavy arrows?

badlandsgunner

Are you sure your arrows weigh 500 grains? That seems very heavy for your draw length and draw weight. For deer and hogs I like an arrow in the 400 to 425 grain range. In my opinion 150 is way to light, I would stay with the arrows you have.

Hunter250

Yes 100% sure. The retard at Cabelas told us to go with them, we only went there because we had a coupon for 50 bucks and 10% discount. Though I was doing some calculations and i should be shooting from 270-350. 6-8 grains for every pound. That sounds much better than 500 which are really really heavy, and I think the animal would definetley be able to duck and move before they reached them.

bronko22000

What kind of arrows do you have that weigh that much?
But if they shoot good for you, with your light set up I would stick with them. You will need the extra weight to drive into the vitals of a big hog. Especially if you hit it wrong.

Hunter250

Easton Axis. They come in 500 grain and 600 grain. They are made for low poundage and short draw lengths. Great penetration but fly slow. I was thinking of going with a 350 grain.

Hunter250

http://eastonarchery.com/arrows/axis/0/2

Wilcam47

The specific carbon arrow should be matched to your draw weight AND draw length. OR you can get too heavy or too light of an arrow shaft. too heavy and you lose energy trying to push the arrow...if the draw weight is too heavy and the arrow too light it will flex too much and throw your accuracy off!

I think you are shooting a way too heavy arrow. Measure your arrow length from end of the noc to where the sleeve starts in the arrow NOT the broad head. It should be 25-26" you have broadhead weights that are from 75-150. I think you should be shooting a group "B" arrow 1913 or 1916 shaft. IF your arrow is 25"-26".

http://www.eastonarchery.com/uploads...-sel-chart.pdf

Hunter250

I just talked to Lancaster Archery and they said what Im shooting is fine. My arrow is 29 inches long.

Hunter250

So what arrow would you recommend to me?

badlandsgunner

Are the axis shafts the .500 spine? For your draw length and weight I would go with a 26'' or 27'' arrow and a finished weight of 350 gr to 375 gr. This will give you a good blend of speed and weight. If your current arrows are not the .500 spine and they are spined for a heavier draw weight, I would keep them for the future when you can handle a higher draw weight.