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RE: Arrow choice?

dartan4114 — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:07:43 GMT

I like the Beman Hawk with 100-gr 3 blade Muzzy broadheads.

RE: Arrow choice?

Northwest75 — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 13:19:12 GMT

Victory Arrows all the way.

RE: Arrow choice?

sledgehammer — Thu, 07 May 2009 12:03:54 GMT

[quote]turkeyboy113 (2/22/2009)

I was thinking of upgrading my arrow, NYT. Beman ICS Hunter Elite. Toughest arrows out there. Beman's owned by Easton. Even though I got a couple of Easton ST Axis bounced off the trees after taking my shots at'em bucks. Didn't have any problems at all. Still shoot straight. Only problem that I have with Easton ST Axis is the HIT inserts are way inside the arrows. If you shoot'em and hit it on the tree, it'll split up real bad. However, with deflections, no problems.

Just talked it over with a buddy of mine at Schaffer Archery Performance at Burnsville, MN with the concerns of hitting impact of arrows on the tree if that happens again. He highly recommends Beman ICS Hunter Elite, looking at $140-160 for a dozen because he have'em and says they're the TOUGHEST arrows around. HMM....am having reservations about that, NYT, on that price. *chuckles* With the economy these days...we all gotta take a chance.[/quote]

I would try the Easton ST Axis FMJ before switching to the Beman ICS. The reason you are having an issue with your prior Axis model is, it's the carbon version of the Axis, so now try the FMJ version and you will not have the problem of a split or shattered tip!
I found this out this spring with my son. I had purchased a Bowtech Tribute with all the bells & whistles from a freind because we thought I was ready to move from the crossbow to the compound after the accident. Turns out the arm still can't handle it, so my son had started to show a great deal of interest in the sport has now taken it and has worked really hard on learning all he can about this great thrill of archery. In that process, he has smached up a lot of those ST Axis arrows that I had gotten with the bow. Now that he has not only some consistancy but some money to pay for some things, he has made the change to the Axis FMJ's and is very happy with the change.

Hunt Hard & Be Safe!

RE: Arrow choice?

Steelheader — Thu, 07 May 2009 10:10:16 GMT

I yse the Carbon Express Maxima, and Easton Epic ST. topped with slick trix on the Maxima and G5 Strikers on the Epics. Use to shoot Goldtip arrows I think those will be my choice again next time.

RE: Arrow choice?

turkeyboy113 — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:00:40 GMT

I've had the same problems with the past WB I put on my previous bow, gobble. Until a buddy of mine set up both of my brand spanking new Hoyts, to be specific, WB DeadShot @ almost 70 bucks a pop. Told him he was NUTS for making me put up shooting my arrows through WB again. He offered me discount and told me to shoot through first 50 times and see what happens. I did that. It shot great groups. This year at Trophy Ridge, they took the criticism very seriously and took it to another level on the WB design. I've shot my arrows with 2" Blazer Vanes through it. It is MUCH MUCH quieter on this very very improved WB DeadShot. I thought I was LOSING speed by 4-6 FPS from my previous experience.

Here's the twist here, fellas. A buddy of mine who set up my bow tried to experiment Trophy Taker Pronghorn Micro-Adjust, Trophy Ridge DropZone Hunter and Trophy Ridge WB DeadShot before making a decision. He mentionned that only 1 FPS loss on the Trophy Ridge WB DeadShot after showing me the videotape of my bows. I was really surprised and pleased to stick with it. Enough said. Just thought I would share it with y'all fellas from my recent findings by going through my new bows arrow rest set-ups before it was given to me out the door. It is nice to know that my bows were well-taken care of. Otherwise a buddy of mine wouldn't let me take my bows out of his shop if he knows that he didn't do the job right the first time.

RE: Arrow choice?

gobble — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 20:08:52 GMT

hamer (2/23/2009)

I actually shoot a WB and I can hold a pretty good group with the 2 inch blazers. Dont know though if it is because I have the wb set up for aluminum arrows. But all I know is that it will shoot either 4 or 2 inch blazers the exacte same. Let me find the pic and Ill put it on here and show ya.

I'll never own one again. The past 2 WB's I've had (sure shot's), have not lasted long at all and tear my 2" blazers up. i guess it's ok for the first 50 arrows, but seems like the whiskers start crossing each other instead of staying straight, causing noise and throws the arrow off. going back to drop away, that trophy taker top load or whatever seems to be doing good...

As far as arrows, i shoot Gold Tip 5575 XT Hunters, and they shoot great

RE: Arrow choice?

tradbowhunter — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:54:50 GMT

I think a nice hardwood footed cedar arrow with 5" sheild cut feathers and a 135 gr Zwickey Delta two blade broadhead. total weight 560 gr. It's a Bear killer, works on Caribou too.

RE: Arrow choice?

WTL_FRK_HUNTER — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:43:48 GMT

Easton Axis FMJ 340's

RE: Arrow choice?

turkeyboy113 — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 13:10:05 GMT

[quote]NTYMADATER (2/23/2009)

290 is pretty fast. My bow only shoots about 275 with my hunting arrows. The Generals not known for speed. Thinking about getting a new X-force.

NYT, you're right that Bowtech Generals are not known for speed. I had 2007 and 2008 Bowtech Commander. They aren't known for speed either. What Generals and Commanders are well-known for: forgiveness and accuracy. I've been getting 265 FPS on 400 grains arrow on 2007 Commander on 65 lbs draw while I get 280 FPS on 370 grains arrow on 2008 Commander on 65 lbs draw. What we the bowhunters sacrifice: the weight of those bows while bowhunting. I decided to trade up for Hoyt Alpha Max 35 and Hoyt Katera XL. I am still waiting for the order to arrive anytime soon. Once I find out the chorno speed, I'll follow up with you guys.

As for arrow rests, we all have different preferences. I've shot WB, drop away, and fall away rest. I liked them all. They all shot tight groups 20, 30 and 40 yards respectively. When it comes down to noise factors, we all have to figure out how to quiet them down. That's what makes us bowhunters interesting. Thumbs up!

RE: Arrow choice?

hamer — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 08:35:53 GMT

This is one of the pics cant find the other one. Shows the 2 inch blazers along side my 4 inch vanes. Like I said dont know if it is becaus e of how I have it set up or what but it groups them either way pretty good.

RE: Arrow choice?

hamer — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 08:31:51 GMT

RE: Arrow choice?

NTYMADATER — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 05:08:55 GMT

290 is pretty fast. My bow only shoots about 275 with my hunting arrows. The Generals not known for speed. Thinking about getting a new X-force.

I think the problem with Blazers and WB has to do with the height of the Blazers combined with how stiff they are. Blazers are good vanes but I don't know anyone that can get good groups with Blazers shooting through a WB. I also have problems getting Blazers to stick and prefer the Quickspins but they would look real funny coming out of a WB. They would probably work with the new Octane Hostage Pro rest.

RE: Arrow choice?

Blazin270 — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 04:40:44 GMT

NTYMADATER (2/22/2009)

Blazers usually don't shoot very well through a WB. That's one fast bow with one pin out to 30.

I've heard both sides from different people concerning the WB and blazers'. You'd think with less fletch contact they'd be better, but it does'nt seem to be that way always.
I would'nt say my bow is smokin fast. I ran a few thru the chrono after a new string this year right around 290, it's a Diamond Rapture #70 31" draw. I'll loose maybe an 1" from 25-30yrds which is still a tight group for my one pin hunting setup.

RE: Arrow choice?

turkeyboy113 — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 22:48:10 GMT

RE: Arrow choice?

NTYMADATER — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 20:35:26 GMT

[quote]turkeyboy113 (2/22/2009)

I have 3 different arrow sets: Easton ST Axis, Carbon Express Maxima Huner 350 and Gold Tip Pro Hunter 5575. I like Easton ST Axis because I like the compromise of giving up a few FPS on speed and get devastating penetration results. Of course, they're accurate.

NYT, the Carbon Express KV Armaid is one nice set of arrows. One drawback: almost 100 bucks for 1/2 dozen. I paid 130 bucks for a dozen on Carbon Express Maxima Hunter 350. They're as good as KV Armaid. They shoot like how you want them to be shot at: it's like having a gun in your hand and put bullets where they're at. Thought I would share that with you from experience, NYT. [/quote]

I need something real tough to bounce off the rocks when I miss.

RE: Arrow choice?

NTYMADATER — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 20:32:05 GMT

Blazin270 (2/22/2009)

The Gold tips I shoot are 5575 expedition hunter's with 4" vanes, one pin 0-30. I got some Easton axis st's 2" blazers from a friend of mine and I could'nt get consistent groups out to 30 with the one pin setup I shoot. The Eastons are a slimmer shaft than the Gold tips, dunno if that was the factor or a little heavier weight was, maybe it has sometin to do with the WB rest...Dunno. I stayed with the Gold tips for now as they pile in there.

Blazers usually don't shoot very well through a WB. That's one fast bow with one pin out to 30.

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Blazin270 — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 14:11:20 GMT

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hamer — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 11:23:34 GMT

Oh yea!! I shoot Easton Raiders for my practice arrows though. They shoot just as good as the carbon express for me. Blazin and NTY, how does the gold tip shoot. Found one at the 3D shoot last year and shoot it practicin. Dont notice much of a difference btween the carbon express and the easton.

RE: Arrow choice?

hamer — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 11:21:04 GMT

I like the 4 inch but also love the 2 inch blazers. I can actually hold the same pattern with either one. The way I look at it is if I can stick a deer at 20 or 30 yards then thats all that matters that I can put meat on the table for the family.

RE: Arrow choice?

turkeyboy113 — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 11:19:25 GMT

RE: Arrow choice?

Blazin270 — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 16:41:42 GMT

Gold tips here too. The Diamond seems to really love em and I got 2 dozen with the bow when I bought it.

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NTYMADATER — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 13:43:28 GMT

I've been using Goldtips with 4 2" Quickspins and slicktrick broadheads. Thinking about using Magnus broadheads next season. I'm also going to try the Aramids by carbon express. Should be pretty tough with kevlar.

RE: Arrow choice?

turkeyboy113 — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 12:38:13 GMT

I use 2" Blazer Vanes due to its stability. I have nothing against 4" Vanes. I had to go through bad fletching tears on 4" Vanes, decided to have it stripped and replaced with 2". No more tears.

RE: Arrow choice?

hamer — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 09:18:07 GMT

Of course you would have known that already turkeyboy. But what can I say, I like the carbon express arrows. They are durable and fly pretty straight for me. But what size vains would ya shoot?? Blazers or 4 inch??

Arrow choice?

turkeyboy113 — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 07:36:29 GMT

I posted this to see which of you guys have preference in arrows that you hunt with mainly.