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Arrows, What do you use
« on: August 29, 2010, 08:20:01 AM »
I've been shooting the same carbon express 300 for about 8  years now. Some new ones mixed in here and there. I don't know for a fact but I'm assuming carbons are like aluminum arrows where you can shoot them out where they are no longer to there original specs. In the past few weeks my groups have opened up @ 40yards, I'm still holding tight groups at 20 but if I move out it is crazy.  I haven't changed anything and have never had this problem before so I figured I can give it a try. Those arrows need to be replaced anyways.
So any how I was curious what everyone else uses.

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Re: Arrows, What do you use
« Reply #1 on: August 29, 2010, 09:34:27 AM »
There has been a lot of debate over the past few years about shooting the spine out of your arrows.  I can see it.  The arrow flexes a lot at the shot as well as everytime it hits the target.  The can start to weaken.  No matter what you believe the fact is that if the arrow doesn't group then it doesn't play.  New or old it has to hit where you are aiming.
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Re: Arrows, What do you use
« Reply #2 on: August 29, 2010, 10:10:50 AM »
Maybe measure your axle to axle length.  String stretch can cause your grouping problems, too, and that'd show up by either a longer than normal draw length or longer axle to axle measurements.  1/8" makes a difference in axle to axle.  But, yes, 8 years is a lot of shots for an arrow to recover from.  Try your newer arrows vs. your older arrows, and that'll show you whether or not it's shot out arrows causing your problem.
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Re: Arrows, What do you use
« Reply #3 on: August 29, 2010, 02:28:58 PM »
Maybe measure your axle to axle length.  String stretch can cause your grouping problems, too, and that'd show up by either a longer than normal draw length or longer axle to axle measurements.  1/8" makes a difference in axle to axle.  But, yes, 8 years is a lot of shots for an arrow to recover from.  Try your newer arrows vs. your older arrows, and that'll show you whether or not it's shot out arrows causing your problem.
New and old are all mixed in so I don't know which are old and which are new.  As far as measurements the bow is to spec, that is the first thing I check when a setup isn't doing what I want it to, I was just curious what other guys are using for arrows.

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Re: Arrows, What do you use
« Reply #4 on: August 29, 2010, 03:20:00 PM »
CX Maxima 250's for my Destroyer 340 @ 60lbs.  I have nothing but good to say about the CX Maxima arrows.
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Re: Arrows, What do you use
« Reply #5 on: August 29, 2010, 09:10:13 PM »
Beman MFX Team Real Tree 400 is what arrow I shoot now.

Beman stopped making these and I only have 9 left to get me through hunting season.

Next year I'll be shooting Easton ST Axis 400 in black.

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Re: Arrows, What do you use
« Reply #6 on: August 30, 2010, 08:09:53 AM »
Gold tip 5575 for me.  I think its the best hunting arrow for the money

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Re: Arrows, What do you use
« Reply #7 on: August 30, 2010, 08:22:53 AM »
Easton FMJ 400

I am thinking about switching to the 340, but not until after this season.
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Re: Arrows, What do you use
« Reply #8 on: August 30, 2010, 08:46:39 AM »
Easton st epic 34O camo for me. Fairly cheap, fly as good as my old cx maxima hunters and are way more durable. I won't be switching any time soon.
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Re: Arrows, What do you use
« Reply #9 on: August 30, 2010, 09:36:30 AM »
Easton Axis nFused 340s. 

If you end up with the Easton arrows, get the black ones if you plan on shooting them into 3d targets.  I had a heck of a time getting the painted ones (camo) out.  I don't know why they are camo, anyway.  My fletching isn't...

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Re: Arrows, What do you use
« Reply #10 on: August 30, 2010, 10:10:14 AM »
340 Beman C2, thinking about trying either GT XT ,or Easton Axis next year, both in 340 spine.

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Re: Arrows, What do you use
« Reply #11 on: August 30, 2010, 11:19:27 AM »
i'm thinking i will try the a/c/c. i used to shoot them for field so i figure i will give them a try. any body tried the prohunters

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Re: Arrows, What do you use
« Reply #12 on: August 30, 2010, 11:23:24 AM »
I should Easton aluminum, Gold Tip carbons, and cedar (traditional).
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Re: Arrows, What do you use
« Reply #13 on: August 30, 2010, 12:03:05 PM »
carbon express mayhems, nice arrows for sure

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Re: Arrows, What do you use
« Reply #14 on: August 30, 2010, 02:44:51 PM »
I should Easton aluminum, Gold Tip carbons, and cedar (traditional).

Very cool, don`t see that very often, even with the traditional guys i have known.


 


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