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The arrow is a Easton ST Epic 400 and the broadhead is a slick trick 125 grain magnum.
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Re: is this a good arrow/broadhead combination for deer,elk, and bear???
« Reply #1 on: August 11, 2011, 01:59:06 PM »
How does it fly when you shoot?

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Re: is this a good arrow/broadhead combination for deer,elk, and bear???
« Reply #2 on: August 11, 2011, 02:04:56 PM »
I shoot beman 340 with 100 gr slick trick....  35 yard shot full pass through on Elk in 2009
Need to know poundage of bow etc.    Nockpoint likes to run 4 fletchings...  My broadheads fly like my field points so I don't argue.
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Re: is this a good arrow/broadhead combination for deer,elk, and bear???
« Reply #3 on: August 11, 2011, 02:33:41 PM »
Sounds a little light for my taste but I like heavy arrows. I'm sure it will work. What is your bows poundage?
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Re: is this a good arrow/broadhead combination for deer,elk, and bear???
« Reply #4 on: August 11, 2011, 03:01:37 PM »
I'm pretty sure that's fine - good arrow and good broadhead.  What is your poundage and length of arrow?  With a heavy broadhead and light arrow, the only thing to worry about is making sure that you aren't under-spined.  However, if your arrow is short or your not pulling excessive draw weight it should be good.

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Re: is this a good arrow/broadhead combination for deer,elk, and bear???
« Reply #5 on: August 11, 2011, 03:25:08 PM »
60lb draw and 29'' arrow
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Re: is this a good arrow/broadhead combination for deer,elk, and bear???
« Reply #6 on: August 11, 2011, 03:31:37 PM »
It's not like changing bullet weights for different game, that arrow will do the same thing to all three species, put a hole in what ever you hit.

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Re: is this a good arrow/broadhead combination for deer,elk, and bear???
« Reply #7 on: August 11, 2011, 03:34:43 PM »
Well, your arrow is long but your draw weight is light.  You can look up spines on the Easton website.  I think you're ok, though.  The ultimate answer is if it flies straight, though.

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Re: is this a good arrow/broadhead combination for deer,elk, and bear???
« Reply #8 on: August 11, 2011, 03:52:59 PM »
The Easton chart says you are good with a 400 spline arrow where you're at with that head, draw weight, etc.
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Re: is this a good arrow/broadhead combination for deer,elk, and bear???
« Reply #9 on: August 11, 2011, 04:04:31 PM »
 :chuckle:O here we go again  :chuckle: I shoot easton 400 with a 100 gr. WASP .. Yeah its light but I have no problems with them ...AND THIS IS JUST MY  :twocents: :dunno: :chuckle:

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Re: is this a good arrow/broadhead combination for deer,elk, and bear???
« Reply #10 on: August 11, 2011, 04:04:50 PM »
The Easton chart says you are good with a 400 spline arrow where you're at with that head, draw weight, etc.

I must be looking at a different chart http://www.huntersfriend.com/carbon_arrows/hunting_arrows_spine_chart_by_deflection.htm

this one indicates that he should be using a .330-.370 spine for a 125 gr. head on 29" arrow at 60#

overall arrow weight should be right around 408 gr. which is more than enough to be legal at 60#. the rest depends on your bow and its ibo speed to determine how much kinetic energy you're getting. i would say that it's probably enough. i think that you will probably be able to knock down any of those species with your setup.

i would probably still go with a stiffer spine, but that's just my  :twocents:
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Re: is this a good arrow/broadhead combination for deer,elk, and bear???
« Reply #11 on: August 11, 2011, 04:15:33 PM »
I just punched the numbers into the Easton shaft selector page.
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http://www.eastonarchery.com/products/selection_hunting
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Re: is this a good arrow/broadhead combination for deer,elk, and bear???
« Reply #12 on: August 11, 2011, 04:17:09 PM »
If I choose the single cam selection it says to use a .340 spline shaft.
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What kind of bow?
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Re: is this a good arrow/broadhead combination for deer,elk, and bear???
« Reply #13 on: August 11, 2011, 08:54:58 PM »
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Re: is this a good arrow/broadhead combination for deer,elk, and bear???
« Reply #14 on: August 11, 2011, 09:21:51 PM »
You should be using 340's.

 


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