New Arrows

Well I got my Halon 6 on order and even though I have plenty of time I've been looking at my options for some new arrows. Currently I've been shooting the Easton Axis. I could continue to use them but they are kind of old so maybe even just getting a new set is an option. My Halon 6 will be setup with a 27" draw and more than likely a QAD HDX rest to give you an idea of the setup. My current Axis arrows weigh in at 392 grains and flew great out of my No Cam last year. If I wanted to stay in that 390-400 grain range what would you guys recommend? The part I struggle with is guessing what the finish weight would be when looking at arrows. I seem to calculate heavier than what I want to be or too light.

My specs:
27" draw
Will be set at about 54 pounds and as summer progresses I usually slowly crank it up to about 55/56
Broadheads this year I think i'm going with Slick Trick Standards

Thanks guys

 

I would go with Deep six Injections, but that's just me

 

Those axis in the 400 spine should give you what you want. They're good arrows as you've probably realized after shooting them for a while.

 

FMJ Deep six 400 is what I shoot out of my Halon

 

just stay with 400 axis. they are the toughest arrows ever made in my opinion

 

If you like the Axis, why change.

If you are looking just to experiment to see of you can find a better option. I am going to this summer also. I am thinking about either the Easton Bloodline or Victory RIP. Which ever with a heavier insert to get a greater FOC while having about the same weight when done.

 

Axis are fine. I shoot them for most everything.
When I hunt elk, I switch to ACC's or FMJ's.

 

I would check out gold tip xt hunters. My last post I didn't read that you were shooting less than 60lbs.

 

I like the Axis, just not very fond of the HIT inserts

 

I'll definitely check them out locally. they look like they would fall in my weight range i'm looking for. I don't know much about Gold Tip as most shops carry Easton or CX around here, but after just reading, I find it pretty cool you can add weights behind the insert up front if you want.

 

Iv tried the easton axis arrow, but ended up going back to the easton bloodline arrows. they are more durable, and not as much gip(i know alot of guys are all about the gpi, but im not one). maybe give them a try.

 

Before I recommended a 300 spine velocity XT cut to 26.5" with a 20 grain weight behind the insert because mine fall right under 392 grains and I'm happy with the way they fly after you can get bare shafts to tune good. It would be difficult but not impossible for you to tune a 54-56lb bow to a 300 spine arrow.

 

Maybe i'm confused. I think I would get the 400 spine. My draw length is 27" so I would have my arrows cut to 28" right?

The Gold Tip XT Hunters are 8.9gpi so that should get me right in the area I want to be I think?

 

they don't have to be 28" you just need enough for broadhead clearance. bout an inch past the rest. Im a 27" draw and my arrows are like 26.5" or 26.75". I forget. but not over 27"

 

I agree with Vabowman. I could have cut mine down to 25.75" but I didn't measure and thought that 26.5" would be a safe guess.

 

Thanks guys, I think my best choice is to stay with the Axis. I used them last year after I had my draw length corrected. I ended up hunting with them a tad longer than normal which was fine but I'm going to get them cut down just a bit. Since they have the HIT insert I stripped off all the blazers so they can cut a bit off the nock end. I'm guessing its only going to be about 3/4" or an inch max. I prolly could just go some place and cut them but i'd hate to have them too short so I might run to the place I ordered the bow from and have them check and cut to length so i dont mess something up.

2nd question - I'd like to get myself one of those Arizona EZ Fletch things off amazon but seem to be a few different kinds. I'm thinking its the layout. Do i want something with 1*, 2*, straight? What is a good all around Helical degree? I dont want to spend a butt load of cash on something fancy but figured I could get one and save money in the long run if i decide to get new arrows in the future as I could just buy bare shafts and do them myself.

 

I shoot a Carbon Spyder at 60# and 27" draw. I use Carbon expess Blu RZ 250 cut 26-1/2
Blazers and Slick Trick Viper Tricks. This is for deer. I use the Max Red for Elk. Has worked well for me.

 

cutting 3/4 to an inch will change the spine a bit. make them stiffer. just a thought.

 

I thought about that. My setup is about 54 pounds, 27" draw. currently the Axis arrows stick out in front of the riser by about 2.5 inches. They flew fine with my No Cam last year. Are you saying if I shave an inch off them that they wont fly the same for me? From my understanding, most guys cut them so they stick out about and 1" or so past the rest so the broadheads clear.

Should I not cut them?

 

well it will make them stiffer. they wont fly different with field points but a fixed head will show you what they do. They may be too stiff r they mat not. I would cut one and then choose your broad head and back out to 25-30 yds and see what it does. if they are too stiff you can do a couple things. go up in head weight or crank that bow up to its max poundage.