Well hit the deer, but lost him....what happened?

I think your arrows are way over spined if they are 350's. What is your draw length?

 

I agree completely with dnoodles, I've heard several accounts of them being brittle as well.

 

yup. Never buying them again. Not nearly as tough and not much (if any) more accurate than Victory V3s that were half the price. I've busted at least 2 CXMs in animals, and another 3-4 while practicing. Every one broke at the flexline. I've not tested it (at $13/shaft not worth it) but I bet if I took a bare CXM shaft and just wrist-rapped it at the flex line on my table leg it would snap like balsa.

The only time I've ever broke a Victory was either intentionally testing their toughness or when I robin-hooded them.

 

You are correct!

 

I want to say 27.5"

 

Congrats on finding your deer.

 

Yeah you're way over spinned, get some 250's if you want to stick with them.

 

what does over spinned mean?

 

They are too stiff for your set up. You may find that going with the Maxima Red 250's cut to proper length will fly a lot better and increase your accuracy greatly.