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Title: What arrows should I get?
Post by: OaKmAn44 on June 23, 2012, 11:29:00 AM
I have 400 Easton axis right now with 100 gr broadheads. I use 400 gr arrows because I heard they get better penetration since they are smaller, but now I'm hearing that heavier arrows get better penetration because of kinetic energy and momentum or something like that. So should I get heavier arrows or just get heavier broadheads or does it even matter?
Title: Re: What arrows should I get?
Post by: Rock 'N Bow on June 23, 2012, 01:34:00 PM
It depends on your set up. What kind of bow? What is the poundage and draw length? How long are the arrows?
Title: Re: What arrows should I get?
Post by: OaKmAn44 on June 23, 2012, 01:53:00 PM
My draw weight is 50# at 28in. I haven't got the arrows yet because I'm waiting to see what everyone sais so I'm not sure how long they will be.
Title: Re: What arrows should I get?
Post by: Rob W. on June 23, 2012, 02:30:00 PM
Since you have some time before season I would pick an arrow you like and order an arrow test kit and a field point test kit. Get everything from 100-300gr. and have some fun finding what works best for you. Shoot for a total weight or a head weight you like and go from there tuning to the bow.


Rob
Title: Re: What arrows should I get?
Post by: SlowBowinMO on June 23, 2012, 03:00:00 PM
A .400 should be a good match for a bow at that weight, particularly if you use heavier points.  I'd imagine you'd be able to tune those with 200 grain points, moving your rest out a smidge will let you go even heavier.
Title: Re: What arrows should I get?
Post by: OaKmAn44 on June 23, 2012, 03:26:00 PM
My draw weight is 50# at 28in. I haven't got the arrows yet because I'm waiting to see what everyone sais so I'm not sure how long they will be.
Title: Re: What arrows should I get?
Post by: bulldog18 on June 23, 2012, 05:22:00 PM
I am shooting 29.5 inch Gold Tip Traditionals 3555 (.500 spine)with 3-5 inch feathers and 100 grain brass insert and 125 grain tip. Fly like darts out of my longbows at 50@28.
Title: Re: What arrows should I get?
Post by: 187BOWHUNTER on June 23, 2012, 06:34:00 PM
I will be shooting about a 600g arrow out of a 52#@30' recurve
Title: Re: What arrows should I get?
Post by: Shortlongbow on June 23, 2012, 11:17:00 PM
I like wood with a sharp 2 blade. 550-600 gr.