Arrows For New ACS

[Got2strum]

Hi guys. I just received a new to me ACS CX. 64" bow with the aluminum 14" riser and 67# @ 28. My draw is more like 29.75" - 30". I'm guessing 73# @ my draw ?

Does anyone have any ideas on what would be a good arrow set-up to start with ? Either aluminum or carbon, doesn't matter to me. I don't know if it's possible but I would like to use 125gr. heads. Would probably go with 30.75" - 31"  B.O.P. arrows.

Appreciate any ideas , thanks.

[dragon rider]

See if Big Jim still has Gold Tip 5575 blems.  With a 125gr tip they should fly well for you, and with the blems you can find out pretty inexpensively.

[Guss]

Might want to start with a fence post!! With that kind of # you will need a stiff shaft. These ACS bows do smoke an arrow!!

[Big Sneaky]

You will need a pretty stiff arrow for that weight.  My ACS CX is  58# at 31".  I shoot a 300 Axis that is 31 3/4" with 225-250 grains on the point end.  I use the 100 gr brass inserts and either a 125 gr or 150 gr head.  The ACS risers are cut past center so it has been my experience they require a stiffer spined arrow.

My other ACS CX is 54# at my 31" draw and it takes a 340 Axis/Beman with 225-250 on the point end.  You can also build out the sideplate to get a weaker spine arrow to bareshaft.  Good luck with it and I hope I helped you some.

Cade

[BigJim]

I wouldn't cut your shafts until you know how they fly. You may need that extra length to get the spine correct.
I would start out with a 7595 gold tip trad at 11g per inch for a 341 g shaft. Add 100g brass insert, nock and feathers for a total weight of about 460g. If you shoot a light weight point like a 125g you would end up with an overall arrow to poundage weight of 8g. That would be acceptable, but that is the typical minimum weight to avoid warranty issues. in other words your at the border line of dry firing. Your bow will be much quieter, and smoother and just plain shoot better with a little more weight.

You may also need it to make that shaft fly. YOu can call anytime if you have any questions. check out my web site

BigJim

[bentpole]

What about say a 2216 aluminum? I think I used to shoot them out of a 75# wheely bow years back.

[Got2strum]

I had some Heritage 250's that I was using out of my previous bow I have been trying. They are 31" B.O.P. 100gr. inserts with 125gr. heads. They weigh in at 601.8gr. If I am conservative and say I am shooting 75# rather than 73 they are still just within the minimum weight recommendation.

[snag]

If you want to go with 125gr tips I would try the 250s cut to around 30.5"bop. They have an equivalent spine of 84.5#. The 350s are equivalent to 98.4#. So with them you would have to go to around 175gr tips unless you want to shoot them much longer.

[elkken]

If aluminum try 2020's

[Paul Mattson]

I throw a couple out there, Arrow Dynamic Traditionals or if you want a heavier arrow then you could go with the AD Hammerheads.

[George D. Stout]

The ACS will shoot like any good quality bow, and the amount of center is nearly as important as poundage...also string type.  You will need a fairly stiff arrow due to the length alone..over 30".  Then it depends on how much weight you want up front. If it is 125 grain, they you should be able to shoot a .340 spine carbon, or a 2117/2216 aluminum.   You need to try a few if you can.....there are so many variables.