Easton Axis spine help for my friend new to traditional archery

[azhunter]

My friend is now head over heals about traditional archery. He bought a new bow the other day and I went over to shoot with him.  I forget what arrows he is currently shooting but he called me tonight wants to get some Easton Axis arrows and was asking me what spine he should buy. Ive never shot the Easton Axis but I am guessing he needs 500 spine, but maybe I'm wrong. Here is his current setup. Can you please give me your thoughts on which spine he should purchase. He has a recurve that is 45# at his 28" draw. He wants to be around 29-30" with his arrow length. He is thinking about putting a 175 grain head up front which I think from looking at the axis arrow weight will give him around 10gpp of bow weight.  With this information can you please recommend a spine for him.
Thanks for your help!

[azhunter]

Anyone? Kinda surprised nobody has chimed in here to offer their advice. Thought there would be quite a few guys with some experience with the Easton Axis shafts. Would really appreciate you feedback. Thanks!

[scott myers]

500 spine will work with that but I’d suggest getting a test kit from 3rivers for shafts and points and go from there.  Tuning properly takes some time and it helps save you from spending a lot of money on what you think should work.  My set up is a 54# @26”Rustic Archer mongol, Axis 400 @ 28.75” with a 155 grain grizzly 2 blade and 125 grain insert. 

[jonsimoneau]

More than likely a 500.

[BrushWolf]

I have shot 400s out of a 48 lb at 27 recurve. I use a 200 gr point and the 75 gr brass insert. I currently am shooting a 340 out of a 51lb at 27 recurve. It uses 240 gr point plus 75 grain insert.

[Orion]

Given the desired arrow length and point weight, .500 Axis is the correct call.

[The Night Stalker]

I have shot combinations of Axis for years. I have dozens of different set ups because each bow reacts different. This is what I do when I set up a new bow. I use an arrow as close to what I think is going to work including the wrap and the feathers. I cut the feathers of and just leave the quill. I then cut a blazer vane in half at its highest point to make a shark fin. I have a jig that I made from larger shaft that gives me the most consistent spot. I will take a pic and try to post it. The shark fin touches my nose and I get a consistent draw. I then shoot combinations of different spines and 175 or 200 grain tips. I cut a quarter inch off to stiffen it or go from 175 to 200 gr to weaken it. When it is all said and done, I can shoot bare shafts out to 35 yards like a dart. Put some of Bills single bevel grizzlies on with feathers and it shoots the same as field points. Some bows will shoot a stiffer arrow, it doesn't matter. I like it extremely tuned for better penetration.

[The Night Stalker]

I always have this arrow in my quiver to check arrow flight. If brace height is off, the test arrow will not fly consistent. I also shoot it from elevated positions.