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Buying an Alphamax, now what arrows are you guys using?
« on: December 11, 2008, 05:16:41 PM »
Ok I'm gonna buy a Hoyt Alphamax 32 tomorrow.  My question to all of you, what arrows are you guys using?  This will be my primary hunting setup that will double for some 3d.  I was looking at the Easton N-Fused carbon and the Axis full metal jackets.  I've currently been using Carbon Impact arrows with Flex Fletch vanes with my curent Parker Hunter Mag.  Thanks in advance guys.

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Re: Buying an Alphamax, now what arrows are you guys using?
« Reply #1 on: December 11, 2008, 05:19:22 PM »
either one is great, mine has not came in yet, but I will be shooting 27.5 at 70lbs with a 28.5 in axis n fused 340... personally the best arrows for the best bow IMO.. cant go wrong with easton axis.. nothing else comes close

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Re: Buying an Alphamax, now what arrows are you guys using?
« Reply #2 on: December 11, 2008, 05:37:25 PM »
I've always shot Easton and had great luck with them. I'm currently shooting the St. Epic and have had no issues with them. In fact when I bought my new bow this summer I was getting it sighted in in the backyard and had just dialed the 30 yrd pin in but didn't tighten it down enough and my sight moved. When I shot again I sent a arrow through my outside garage wall. No damage to the arrow at all, I was truly surprised. Thats why I always shoot with a good backstop, you never know when something like that will happen.
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Re: Buying an Alphamax, now what arrows are you guys using?
« Reply #3 on: December 11, 2008, 05:37:34 PM »
Personally, what I think you should do is....before buying any arrows, just take it home and practice shooting without any arrows. They say you get 1500 dry fires, so to play it safe I would suggest using arrows after about 1475 shots. Hopefully you see my humor Paul... :chuckle:

All kidding aside...I shoot the axis n fused and love them.

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« Reply #4 on: December 11, 2008, 05:52:29 PM »
Indeed I do see your humor and I know they withstand 1501 at least.. my *censored* friend did it to mine last year, and megan lol didnt know what it was and was practicing without a arrow! after 1 shot I was like what!! lol and told her why not to do that again.. even though its a HOYT.... ;)

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« Reply #5 on: December 11, 2008, 05:53:33 PM »
also the st epics are a great arrow, its what megan shoots and so have some of my buddies, you just get a little more with the n fused axis, just depends on what you are looking for, either are quite nice

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« Reply #6 on: December 11, 2008, 06:07:06 PM »
Thanks for the input so far guys.  I think I am leaning towards the N-fused since I plan on doing alot of target practice and I assume they will hold up longer than the FMJ's.

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« Reply #7 on: December 11, 2008, 06:09:20 PM »
I would agree, I cant seem to break one, the last 2 deer had the arrow in them for a combined 350yrds.... no breaks..even after they fell on the arrows!!!! I have never used a arrow as tough thats for sure...

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Re: Buying an Alphamax, now what arrows are you guys using?
« Reply #8 on: December 14, 2008, 11:37:23 AM »
Hey Hoytstaffshooter what broadheads did you find work best with the N fused shafts?  Thanks in advance

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« Reply #9 on: December 14, 2008, 11:40:07 AM »
I have shot 3 and all have worked great........ Muzzy 100gr mx4.. these things are as tough as nails, fly like a field point and seriously purt a hurting on anything you hit with them... my #1 choice.., 2nd would be 100 or 125 grain shuttle T LOC. also fly like a field point and do some damage, 3rd is a montech G5, same as the other 2 great flight and a massive hole, I really love the mx4 though, amazing penetartion and great flight..... you should see what they do to a deer or elk!

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Re: Buying an Alphamax, now what arrows are you guys using?
« Reply #10 on: December 14, 2008, 02:43:11 PM »
I'm shooting the Wac'em 100 grain triton broadheads with my n fused shafts. All I know is they fly good cause I haven't had the chance to shoot anything with them yet.

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Re: Buying an Alphamax, now what arrows are you guys using?
« Reply #11 on: December 14, 2008, 03:55:23 PM »
Thanks Hoyt and Antler.  That's also good to know about the Wac'ems since that's what I have been using for the last four years.  Have you been using the three or four blade Antler?  I've also been wanting to try the Montec's.

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« Reply #12 on: December 14, 2008, 05:38:30 PM »
I'm shooting the 3 blade.

 


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