Beman Classic arrow advice needed.

[NDlongbow]

Hello all,
I am new to Tradgang and have really enjoyed everything I've read so far.  I am trying to find some carbon arrows that will work with my bow.
I am shooting a Bear Montana 63@29 and currently use 30 inch arrows.  The shelf is cut to center.  I would like to get some Beman ICS MFX Classic arrows, but don't know what shafts would be best for me.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks.

[NDlongbow]

I didn't mention that I would like to keep the point weight around 150 grains.

[Steve O]

I'd use a 340 with that setup.

[snag]

I am only aware of MFX Classics and then there is the ICS models...no ICX MFX Classics..? Anyway, the 340s will spine at a little over 92lbs and the 400s at 78.75lbs. You're shooting at 66# with the 29" draw. So, the 400s might work with 150gr tips. If you go to the 340s you will need more weight upfront.

[NDlongbow]

I'm looking at the MFX Classics.  I should clarify that the bow is marked 60@28, but I am drawing 29 inches for 63#.

[Steve O]

I guess I should give you some data for my recommendation...

55@28" Silvertip FF drawing to 29.5"

Full length 340s bare shaft perfect at 125g and cut to 30" bare shaft 260g Snuffers perfect.

Seems you are a little heavier on bow weight and a little lighter on point weight so I think you would be good with the 340.

[WESTBROOK]

I think the big difference is the Silvertip is probably cut past center and ND's longbow is only cut TO center.

I shoot 30" 2117/400 out of my Shrew, 52lb @ 29.5" but I have to put 225g on the front of them. Add 10lbs of bow wt minus 75gr of tip wt.

I bet the 400 would be close.

Eric

[Steve O]

I missed that longbow part...    ...I agree--400s

[HATCHCHASER]

I would get the 340's.  The small diameter makes the arrow closer to center.

[ductape]

I shoot the same weight 60# @ 28. I draw 29, on a beman 400 I bear shaft 200 grains on the front. With the beman 500 I bear shaft a 125 grain.
I hope this will help.


Tunderstick II 62" 60# @ 28

[Steve O]

ductape,

how long are your arrows with those tip weights?

[ductape]

The arrows are 30". I've shot the 400's out of a smaller bow 60" 48# 2 28" and never seemed to b able to get them to fly right with any weight combo. I think it is in part the bow, not to brag on my bow but it is the smoothest one I have shot.

[Pat B.]

I know I couldn't get 400's to work in that set up. I'd have to use 340's... Get one of the test kits from 3 Rivers..  Also, don't get locked into a particular arrow length.. Start with the shafts long and with the weight up front that you intend to shoot.
                             Good luck

[NDlongbow]

Thanks everyone for all the input so far!

[DRR324]

ND,
I'm shooting 30.5" 400's out of my Bob Lee,
I draw it to 61 lbs.  The 400's have 75 grain tipped inserts and using 125 heads.  Bareshafted very well, and fly well with feathers.  I've tried heavier heads-150 snuffers, they still fly acceptable- not perfect.