Beman Center Shot compared to old MFX

[Izzy]

Has anyone tried to replace MFX classics with these new  Centershot arrows? Are they close in construction and just renamed? Missing those MFX, they were my favorite arrows.

[Brianlocal3]

Izzy,
I'm not an expert by any means but I believe the axis are direct replacements of the MFX, the centershot uses a RPS insert, much like the CX 75 or 90

[JRY309]

The new Beman Centershot use H-nocks and HP inserts,same size as St Epic's,Wildthing,Bloodline and a few others.They come with their new 50-75 gr. brass inserts that fit H-size arrows.They are not an HIT inserts,they have a lip that stops at the end of the shaft.You don't have to worry about them sliding down inside the shaft like a HIT insert can until it sets.They are slightly larger in diameter then the old MFX that used X-nocks and HIT inserts.I haven't shot any yet but have used the H-size 50-75 gr. inserts in some St Epic 400.Easton is making a lot more shafts in the H-size.

[Trumpkin the Dwarf]

I dunno Izzy. I have some MFX arrows still around. I don't use them cause they are too short for me. Someday I will get around to putting them on the classifieds.

[Ron Vought]

I switched over to the Beman Centershots and really think they are a well designed and durable arrow. I use the 50 grain brass inserts that are provided.

Ron

[Coonbait]

I didn't realize they stopped making the MFX. All I use. Got a few dozen and rarely loose or break one. Guess I better keep any eye open for back up arrows.
Glenn

[Bill Carlsen]

The Beman Bone Collector shafts are nothing more than MFX's all decked out for Mike Wadell.

[Mojostick]

Since I work at Cabela's, I get to play around with different gear.
I grabbed some 400's and 500's to in store use in the range. I bare-shafted both and they seem to be really nice arrows.
I bought a 1/2 dz for myself in 400 and 500. I shoot pretty light weight stuff, old Bears in the 30-45lb range, with B-50 strings.
For the most part, they seem a bit stiffer than I expected. Often, 500's are perfect out of a some of my 40lb Bears with 100 or 125grs up front. These 500's are going to require more weight, probably 150-ish. I'll play around more and let you know.
Keep in mind, I'm shooting old Bears, B-50 and I'm still not drawing back my 29" after having rotator cuff surgery last December. So the arrows are likely showing stiffer than would be in reality, when bare-shafting.

[Pat B.]

I think I have a bunch of new 500's and maybe some 400's..  PM me.

[nineworlds9]

The Centershots are larger diameter also.  The MFX were smaller.

The Centershots shoot fine, my opinion Beman did it for cost savings.

To me the beauty of the MFX was that they tuned easily, with generally right spine combined with the real small diameter brought arrow real close to strike plate.

[Gooserbat]

Easton which owns Beeman is now making a wood grain Axis that seems to be a direct replacement for the MFX Classics.

[Hoyt]

I like the MFX "Classics" because of the small dia and their heavy weight. I shoot the 400's and they are heavier than even the Easton Full Metal Jackets.

I scrounged around and finally found a doz..don't know of anymore.

MFX Classics
340 - 11.2 gpi.  
400 - 10.4 gpi.  
500 - 9.7 gpi.
 
CenterShot
340 - 10.3 gpi.
400 - 9.6 gpi.  
500 - 8.3 gpi.

[damascusdave]

Not going to switch from my FMJ's for 0.2 grains per inch though...6 grains is not gonna make a whole lot of difference...and the 340 FMJ's are actually 0.1 gpi heavier...and I am certainly not going to switch to an arrow that does not use the hit inserts

DDave

[Kris]

Love the MFX Classics...have a bunch.  Will continue to buy them when I find them.  Will heed Bill Carlson's post and check out the Bone Collectors.

Kris

[Hoyt]

I'll most likely go to the FMJ's if I ever run out of MFX's.

[Bill Carlsen]

I've got a doz. of the Bone Collectors (500's) and they are MFX. They take the regular HIT inserts and X nocks. Except for the graphics I can't tell the difference.

[ripforce56]

Local large outdoor storein our area has been closing out MFXs,  I picked up 10 of them for my wifes bow and bought some for myself great shooting arrow.

[Brianlocal3]

[OBXarcher]

I like the FMJ's but they will take on a bend if shank one off a tree. Tey are really ice to fletch, much easier scraping on the aluminum surface.