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Carbon arrow selection

Discussion in 'Bowhunting Talk' started by 07Tiger, May 19, 2011.

  1. 07Tiger

    07Tiger Weekend Warrior

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    I want as many knowledgable opinions as possible.

    What arrow do yall recommend? I'm shooting a PSE Axe 6, IBO 345, not sure about current actual speed. Draw length is 28 inches, draw weight is about 62 lbs. I'll be using 100 grain broadheads. I'll be hunting whitetails 99% of the time, if I go elk hunting, etc, I'll ask what I should use for that. Thanks.
     
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    Do you just necessarily want to use carbon? If you're going to stay at 62 pounds or less, I'd go with a Easton 400 FMJ. If you go around 65 up to 70 I may would go with a Easton 340 FMJ. They get incredible penetration! A carbon core with aluminum on the outside. Even if you don't go with these you should stay with the spines I have listed.
     
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    As of right now for Whitetails with my 60 lb. Destroyer set at a 28.5 draw i'm shooting a 355 grain arrow , But i've got pass throughs with it shooting 310 grain arrow , I know for a fact a 344 grain arrow will drop a Elk , i built a customer a set of Easton Lightspeeds for his trip out west and they got the job done with a 60 lb bow , with devistating results , i would say between a 340 to 400 grain total weight arrow will get it done , Thats what i would personally use , your most important decision is a good cut on contact broadhead , i would use a NAP Hellrazor or a 2 blade Magnus Stinger Myself , but I also wouldnt cut the Slick Trick Standard or the Razor Trick short .
     
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    I wondering more along the lines of what model arrow to shoot.

    I've got it down to either the Carbon Express Piledriver, Piledriver Hunter, Maxima or Maxima Hunter. Still taking suggestions and reasons for the suggested arrow.

    Also, my local archery shop guy suggested if I do use a Carbon Express arrow for my set up, to use a 350 spine. I was looking at the Carbon Express chart earlier and it says for my draw length and poundage, to use the 250. What should I use and why?

    Thanks for the help. I'm just trying to learn a little bit instead of just being told that I should use something.
     
  5. MHSfootball86

    MHSfootball86 Weekend Warrior

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    Hoosier sent me a link to this website earlier when i was asking about spine issues i was having. Shaft Selector Xpert its only good for 5 days so use it wisely.
    should help you figure out what spine you need then you can go from there
     
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    Hands down the best arrows carbon arrows I've shot are the Victory Archery VAP arrows. They are the smallest diameter arrows on the market. The penetration is incredible. Checkout the video on youtube.com My groups have never been tighter. I won't shoot anything else but Victory Archery VAPs anymore.
     
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    headstrong Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Here is a chart http://www.harvesttimearchery.com/arrow-sizing-chart/
    Here is a link to the products. http://www.harvesttimearchery.com/hta-product/

    You could look at getting the HT-1 or HT-2

    HT-1 are smaller diameter and have great penetration
    HT-2 are a great arrow for all around use. Hunting and 3-D shooting.
    They all come in straightness of .001, .003, and .006
    They sell these arrows at a great price too. All products are 15% off right now

    Here are a couple link to videos comparing Harvest Time to other arrows like FMJ's, ACC

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wC1C69DmRY
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGwHCp2LVhk&feature=related
     

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