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Author Topic: cx 150's the same as .400 spine?  (Read 646 times)

Offline kahunter

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cx 150's the same as .400 spine?
« on: January 11, 2011, 04:31:00 PM »
How do the Carbon Express spines compare?  

I need a new set of arrows for my 55# Black Swamp.  I am pulling about 49# at my draw length.  Epic 500 shafts are way too weak (with 200 grain point) and GT 55/75 shoot pretty good.  

I am thinking about trying some CX shafts, but I'm not sure which size to go with.
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Re: cx 150's the same as .400 spine?
« Reply #1 on: January 11, 2011, 04:41:00 PM »
Carbon Express Heritage 250's should work for you but I am surprised the 150's don't ? Sounds like you got a 26" draw ? 150's spine at .460-.470 I think so they are a tad stiffer than the Epic 500. What length are your arrows ?
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Re: cx 150's the same as .400 spine?
« Reply #2 on: January 11, 2011, 04:49:00 PM »
I would think the 150's would work.
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Re: cx 150's the same as .400 spine?
« Reply #3 on: January 11, 2011, 04:56:00 PM »
I actually haven't tried the 150's yet.  I was just wondering how they matched up with the easton's and GT spine-wise.  

I don't think I would want to use the 250's because of how heavy they are, but I would hate to end up with 150's being too weak.  

I want to have 225 grains total up front, and end with around 500gr total arrow weight.
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Re: cx 150's the same as .400 spine?
« Reply #4 on: January 11, 2011, 04:57:00 PM »
CE Heritage 150s = .487 spine, 250s = .373
GT 55/75 = .400
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Re: cx 150's the same as .400 spine?
« Reply #5 on: January 11, 2011, 05:04:00 PM »
CE Heritage 150s weigh 10 grains/inch. Mine @ 28 3/4", std. insert, 200gr. heads. 5" feathers weigh in at 530 grains. I pull 26.5" on an r/d longbow that is around 50#s at that draw length.
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Re: cx 150's the same as .400 spine?
« Reply #6 on: January 11, 2011, 05:05:00 PM »
You didn't tell us how long your draw is ? Carbons get stiff mighty fast with length changes and if you have a 26-27" draw you can shoot a short 150 that will be plenty stiff for you. You should be fine with the 150's. Thanks BWD for that spine chart for us all !!!
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Offline Patrick55

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Re: cx 150's the same as .400 spine?
« Reply #7 on: January 11, 2011, 05:14:00 PM »
If you stay with the 200 grain point you can shoot up to a 28" arrow in the 150. If you drop to a Heritage 90 and a 125 to a (145??) point you can shoot up to a 27" arrow. Every shooter is different but thats going to be real close.
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Re: cx 150's the same as .400 spine?
« Reply #8 on: January 11, 2011, 06:05:00 PM »
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Re: cx 150's the same as .400 spine?
« Reply #9 on: January 11, 2011, 06:26:00 PM »
Why not go EFOC with a 250 unless your draw length prevents it or something.....? Heavy can't hurt.
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Re: cx 150's the same as .400 spine?
« Reply #10 on: January 11, 2011, 06:31:00 PM »
BWD, your setup is pretty close to mine.  I draw 26" so that should work for me.

I do want EFOC, but I don't want to shoot  "logs" either!
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Re: cx 150's the same as .400 spine?
« Reply #11 on: January 11, 2011, 07:25:00 PM »
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Re: cx 150's the same as .400 spine?
« Reply #12 on: January 11, 2011, 07:54:00 PM »
150s for sure.
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