Hi Guys, I need a good arrow and broadhead selection for my first hunt. I will be chasing hogs and maybe a few deer, plus I hope on some Turkey in the near future. I shoot a Bear Encounter set at 55lbs with a 29inch draw. I come from a trad background so have little knowledge in selecting the right arrows for a compound bow, so that's where I hope you guys can help me. I was thinking of easton bloodline arrows with g5 montec heads? I want something durable and reliable that will work out to 25 yards max (my own ethical hunting range). I hope to order from cabelas??? Thank you EDIT What about feltching type and length? Just have some cheap arrows that I practice with at the moment.
Cabelas?... Do you have a archery shop around? Just get a 400 or 350 spline and any broadhead you want to use. They all work
Check out VPA broadheads. That's what I'm switching to, haven't heard anything but positive reviews about them. And find a arrow spine chart online and figure out the correct spine.
...i i have 29" DL and my arrows is 29...but if you shooting fixed blade broadhead must go with longer arrows...
No, they do not all work. Absolutely 100% wrong 100% Correct! Yikes! Some people need to learn before they open their mouth. DukesArcher, For you described bow, draw length, and draw weight you will need a .400 spine which will work with either a 100 or 125 grain head. In order to determine which length of arrow you need you will have to into a shop and have them measure it, or do it yourself. This can be accomplished by taking an older shaft (preferably 30"+) and draw it back. Next, have a friend draw a line on the shaft with a pencil/marker for the desired length. I prefer to cut my shafts even with the edge of the riser for broad head clearence, some will cut them just in front of the rest. You will have a forgiving setup and a slight difference in length will not affect your spine much. The arrow length can now be measured by measuring from the throat of the nock to your drawn line. As far as broadhead selection goes it's a toss up. Beings your coming from a traditional background I would probably suggest sticking with a more modern design of heads your are familiar with. VPA's, NAP Hellrazor, G5 Montec, Magnus Snuffer SS, or Magnus Stingers are just a few. All of these are COC fixed blades which would pair well with your draw weight.
Spline is how flexible your arrows are. I agree with the poster above. 350 and 400 spline should work. I have a tendency to like a stiffer arrow and would go with 400. That's just my personal opinion.
I'm not able visit a shop right now. So I should be fine with 29.5 for a 29 inch draw if I were to shoot fixed broad heads?
You can very easily measure your arrows at home as I described previously. You do not need to shoot a longer shaft to shoot a fixed blade head.
fletching type is up to you too. i came from a traditional background until around 2005 or so. i like shooting feathers if i know my shots will be under 35-40, after that, it kind of slows the arrow down at such a dramatic rate, it's almost…eh never mind…lol… feathers are expensive, which are the other reasons i've not gone with them with compounds. blazers are popular but i've had clearance issues in the past. aae makes 4 inch vanes that i haven't had a huge problem with (i shoot now in wyoming, where you would think that wind planing would be a great issue, but i haven't seen too much negative effects) last but not least, i've used FOBs in the past, and they work well except for my current set up (I don't have confidence they'll have consistent clearance through my TT Smackdown Pro). They also don't shoot well through a ground blinds shoot through mesh (long story). As far as broad heads, my top favorites for my compounds have been slick tricks for fixed and rage for mechanicals. i shot magnus for my longbow set up, but it seems that they don't fly nearly as well (jmho) through my compound set up, mostly because i'm too lazy to "broadhead tune." i haven't had to do much of that if any for my slick tricks and rages. although i do like my magnus's for their great customer service and awesome warranty. Regarding arrows, spine charts are only a start. Talk to your local proshop, and if you have the patience, paper tune and bare shaft tune (i'm not lazy when it comes this i suppose) anyhow, just my 2 cents. =) happy hunting!
