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Re: Finding arrows
« Reply #15 on: August 21, 2011, 02:26:57 PM »
gold tip expedition 55/75.. I am shooting 125gr muzzy's though just because they fly better for me. I have mine turned down to about 67 now though..

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Re: Finding arrows
« Reply #16 on: August 21, 2011, 03:30:30 PM »
I have Carbon Impact arrows and they are the 6500 and I have a 30 inch arrow and Im at 416 grains
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Re: Finding arrows
« Reply #17 on: August 21, 2011, 10:49:14 PM »
Anybody shoot the carbon storms?

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Re: Finding arrows
« Reply #18 on: August 26, 2011, 07:00:26 AM »
My bow is set up at 68lbs for the draw weight.  I have a 28" draw length.  I shoot 27" Easton Axis N-Fused 340's.  I shoot a 125 grain Slick Trick Magnum broadhead.  The total weight for my setup is 425 grains. My FOC is 14.5%. I don't shoot a speedbow by an means and even with my shorter draw length my bow still shoots this combo at 269 fps with 68 ft lbs of energy.  Even at 50 yds my energy is 57ft lbs.  More than enough for an elk.  With a 100grain broad head I forget the numbers but I lost alot more energy out at 50yds.  Yes it was faster out of the gates but by 40yds my heavier broadhead caught up with the lighter one.   :twocents: 

An FYI to people.  Easton Nocks are 9 grains and Easton Inserts are 16 grains.  According to their website. 
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Re: Finding arrows
« Reply #19 on: September 28, 2011, 10:34:22 PM »
I'm glad I found this. Just got my first bow and looked into arrows. Wow, $90 for just 12 arrows! I realize you can add the broad heads so if your careful they should be the only 12 you need but dang. Was wondering if a guy uses the calculator if that should get you close to the right length and then just find them online?

Also without starting WW3 whats the advice on weight? Always get the heaviest that you can shoot consistent or is it like a gun and certain poundages lend themselves well to certain weights?

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Re: Finding arrows
« Reply #20 on: September 28, 2011, 11:02:54 PM »
I'm shootin' 30" Maxima Hunters with weight forward built into the shaft, 125 GR Slick Trick Magnums, & 2" Blazer vanes.  Total weight is 430 GR.  My PSE Axe 7 is spittin' 'em out around 285 FPS, accurate enough to shoot the eyelash off a fly at 50 yards  ;)

Also without starting WW3 whats the advice on weight? Always get the heaviest that you can shoot consistent or is it like a gun and certain poundages lend themselves well to certain weights?


I like the middle of the road myself.  Heavy enough to carry the weight downrange, yet fast enough it that helps with accuracy.  For me that's 430 GR with my current set up.

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Re: Finding arrows
« Reply #21 on: September 28, 2011, 11:46:43 PM »
I think its all about trajectory. Wet side elk I'd go heavy. Eastside mulies I'd go right at 6gpp. Its all about what, where, and how your hunting. :twocents:
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Re: Finding arrows
« Reply #22 on: September 29, 2011, 09:30:11 AM »
I will err on the side of speed rather than heavier weight. I try and stay close to the 6gpp. I have had no problem killing bears and elk with passthroughs using a 60lb bow and 360 grain arrow. Ruhr now I am set with 64 lb draw and 385 grain arrow. Shooting 290-295.

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Re: Finding arrows
« Reply #23 on: October 09, 2011, 09:18:36 AM »
has anybody ever been checked?

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Re: Finding arrows
« Reply #24 on: November 23, 2011, 01:28:30 PM »
Mazyham 350s 100 grain tip  444 grains

 


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