Did I get lucky with carbon arrows

[WestTnMan]

I bought some CE150 Heritage arrows to try. I have been shooting GT55/75 at 29.5" long with 225 up front. I shoot 48# @ 28" and the GT arrows fly perfect. I started out with the CE150's @ 30" with 175 up front and was ready to get three set up bare and 3 fletched but I had to go shoot the first one to see what happened. Went out back and shot the first few times at 15 yards and hit in a 3" bullseye each time and the arrow was straight on just tail high. I could do this back to thirty yards. Did I get lucky and get the right combo first try or should I continue? What about the arrow nock high? I was planning on going through OL's tuning procedure but if it hits the bullseye and is straight what more do I need? This total arrow weight is within 5 grains of what I have been shooting so the trajectory is the same.

[Toxophilite]

Sounds like you did get lucky! A little tail high is good.  You might want to try the arrow with a broadhead if you plan to hunt...

[Jeff Strubberg]

Don't mess with it if it ain't broke....

[WestTnMan]

I will shoot a broadhead to see what happens. I just didn't know what to thing after the first few shots. It ain't supposed to be this easy.

[KentuckyTJ]

I find it interesting at 48 lbs. of draw weight you were able to get the 5575's to fly. Thought they would have been too stiff for you. Thats a good thing though because they weigh more.

[WestTnMan]

Yea, those GT 55/75 shoot great with 100 gr brass insert and 125gr point and cut to 29.5". They bareshaft the same. I just wanted to try the Heritage shafts because I know alot of people like them and I like the wood grain finish. I had to play around with the GT a bit to find the right combo of length and point weight.

[jonsimoneau]

yea ya got lucky.  When I first started messin with carbons I about pulled my hair out.  I would not mess with it if it is working.  Write down the recipe somewhere so you don't forget!

[DJTJR]

i wish i had some of that luck.  in the process of going to carbons and its been a lot more difficult that tuning alum everything seems weak always even when i start at what would be way weak full length with weight and work to go stiff.  Enjoy it may not happen again.

[KentuckyTJ]

I've have Gold Tip 3555's and now am shooting the 3 rivers Traditional only's in the 500 spine. I've never had any trouble tuning either. Also I shoot them all out of 3 different bows with various size heads with perfect flight. Not sure why folks have trouble with them. I must be living right.

[trad_bowhunter1965]

for shoot carbons heavy point are the only way to go.