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I know a lot of you guys would not use either of these two choices, but I would like your opinion on the two arrow choices I've narrowed it down to..
1. Easton Axis Shaft (small diameter shaft) It will weight 450 grains and have a FOC of 12-13%
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2. Carbon Express Heritage Shaft that weights 505 gr. and has a FOC of 9%
I know heavy is better, but the easton's are said to penetrate better due to the small diameter shaft.
So, Will the 500 gr. Carbon Express with 9% FOC Be Better or would the 450 Gr. Easton with 13% FOC Be a better choice?
FYI I'm shooting a Centaur that pulls 47 @ 28 and I draw a consistent 29 with it. So prob. 49 lbs draw.... Thanks for any advice... Steve
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For shooting a deer, Steve, i think either one will be a pass thru with a sharp broadhead. i've used both. i ended up going with the Carbon Express and then Goldtips just because i like the larger diameter. i shoot 48 @ 27 inches and my arrows weigh about 460 grains and they work fine for deer and small hogs.
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Randy Keene Posts: 6669 | From: georgia | Registered: Aug 2007
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I like the smaller diameter shaft because I believe they penetrate game better from having less surface area. I think the Easton Axis is the way to go. But, I would prefer more FOC than 12-13%. But that's just me! Check out my signature below and you'll see my setup. It works exceptionally well for me on game as well as for 3D.
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Which arrow gives you the best accuracy? All else being equal, I would opt for the heavier arrows and a good C.O.C. steel broadhead for best penetration. The little bit in diameter difference isn't going to make a bit of difference to the deer
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After I started shooting the Axis shafts that is all I use. Have since switched the the Beman MFX (same thing as the Axis). I have had great penetration with them. I've used Carbon Express (used to sell them), AD's and a few others. For me the skinny shafts make the best hunting arrows.
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I'd go Easton. First the Axis shaft sits closer to the shelf and therefore has a more 'on center' or 'past center' reaction to the shot. This makes it more forgiving. The Axis will penetrate better by creating less drag. But my personal reason is that:
Easton's manufacturing is still done in the USA where Carbon Express moved their operations overseas.
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10g per pound used to be a pretty good formula.
I'd go Axis all the way ad would never look at anything else.
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