Arrows: Which ones to buy

[Jason]

Wow!!!  I thought the smileys gave some indication we were just having a little fun on here.  Goodness gracious!

 Peep Man you guys are hilarious

[RadSav]

I sense a whisper of sarcasm Jason   But watch it with the Peep Man.  Guys around here might get the wrong impression about what I do.

[windygorge]

had my fun for the night.....im goin to bed.   

[colockumelk]

Easton Axis 340's.    I won't change unless someone wants to buy me a dozen arrows in their brand. Then I might change. Proshops push Easton axis because they are the best.  

On a serious note just make sure that whatever arrow you buy, make sure it is in the correct spine as this is ny far the most important thing. 

[RightPlace-RightTime]

Thank you

[jechicdr]

Beman MFX.  Like ICS but narrower diameter.  Harder to pull from the targets than the ICS I used to use because they penetrate a bit farther.  Suspect that once I get the point into an elk that will translate into better penetration.  Did not even get a deer this year .  No attempted shots.  Practiced my butt off this year.  Maybe next year I'll practice less.

[coachcw]

I love the way the maxima hunters with the weight forward design flys broad heads and for brushy or windy conditions the easton xx75s in 2419 fly true. both with four fletch blazers and 100 tips.

[RadSav]

Wow!  That's going both ends of the spectrum.  Sounds fun!

But, 100 grain points on the 2419?  That makes one tail heavy son of a gun.  Even on the Maxima 450 that's less than 9% FOC unless you are using a brass insert.

[MIKEXRAY]

I spent a little extra and bought the ICs hunter elites and it was good money spent for sure.   Not only did my groups tighten up but more of my arrows ( dozen )  broadhead tested better all around & more of my arrows were " hunt approved " by me. When I bought the regular ICs hunters I had 4 or 5 out of each bunch that I made target only arrows because they flew funny every shot with broadheads. I consider the Elite a better deal because the whole dozen was ready to go.  No big sharpie X's on any of the fletchings like my ICS hunters.   Mike

[Bowman17]

Looking for input: I have an APA black mamba x2, I shoot Axis 340 with 100g muzzies. 305(+/- 2) fps, arrows are 500 grains. They thump when they hit :-). I've used 6075's and found that for a cheaper arrow they still kill. So my question is: why spend the money on arrows if the cheaper ones perform. I'm not trying to be smart, money really isn't a problem and haven't noticed a performance difference. Good advice is greatly appreciated: thanks

[IBspoiled]

Hi Bowman, Nice to see you made it here!!!   The only reason I can think to spend more for arrows would be if you are a competition shooter. Then arrow tolerance would make a difference. plus the fact that you always retrieve your arrows from a target shoot but rarely do after shooting a critter. and if your like me  I go through a lot of arrows during the season, because I shoot anything that makes a good target. Like grouse, coyotes,porkipines. so it adds up quick even if I buy cheaper arrows.   

[Bowman17]

Hey spoiled, thanks for the reply, the carbon express 6075's are shooting just fine. But I shot my doe with my Axis. I have 2 left after 3 years of hunting, and I'll always use them first. But bang for your buck: CE 6075's. Catch ya later :-)

[RadSav]

Looking for input: I have an APA black mamba x2, I shoot Axis 340 with 100g muzzies. 305(+/- 2) fps, arrows are 500 grains. They thump when they hit :-). I've used 6075's and found that for a cheaper arrow they still kill. So my question is: why spend the money on arrows if the cheaper ones perform. I'm not trying to be smart, money really isn't a problem and haven't noticed a performance difference. Good advice is greatly appreciated: thanks

Not sure how you are getting 500 grains out of an Axis 340 and a 100 grain broadhead unless you are using a 32" arrow and a 75 grain insert.  Perhaps you meant the Axis FMJ. 

Regardless, the Axis shaft has the vast majority of it's mass located very close to the shaft center (or axis).  Thus it is not as stable with broadheads as the CE6075 which has more mass located further from the center/axis.  FMJ's are extremely straight and consistant batch to batch and arrow to arrow.  That can not be said for the N-Fused Axis shaft.  Even the cheaper Carbon Express shafts seem to have a lot more consistancy in spine and straightness than the n-Fused Axis shaft.  So, for all carbon to all carbon I find the CE6075 just as good if not a slight bit more consistant than the n-Fused Axis in broadhead flight. 

That's a different story if the FMJ's are the arrow you compare them to.  Even though your stability in flight will always be a little better with the larger diameter 6075's I'd put the FMJ's as a superior shaft "Worth the extra money".

That being said - Some bows just like a certain arrow.  And some bows seem to shoot everything well.  I have not been able to find the common thread that makes this fact.  But, like some rifles with ammunition we just accept it and enjoy it.  If you and your bow shoot just as well with the cheaper arrow then who can complain.  After all, it is a results oriented game not a beauty contest.  Shoot whatever gives you the greatest confidence and produces the best results for you.  As long as it is legal in the state you are using it in no one of any character will care.  Especially the animals!