CARBON

[Scattergun2570]

I was wondering if anyone shoots carbon for deer here. When I look at the GPI of carbon arrows,,they seem kind of light as compared to aluminum and wood. Traditional archery, from what I have learned here,isn`t about speed,weight is more critical. So anyone use em?

[team fudd]

lots and lots use them in lots of different configurations.  I use carbons of two different manufacture, with weight tubes in one and brass inserts in the other so I can shoot a heavier arrow.  The methodology behind the heavier arrow is simple.  Would you rather get hit by a bus going twenty miles an hour or a vw going twenty?  My friends laugh at me and my slow bow but they stop when they have to pull them out of a target and it takes two people!  Carbons are very durable and last a long time, a huge bonus,you just have to learn how to up the weight so you can achieve a ten grain per pound arrow, what many consider to be optimum weight.  It is funny that the wheelie world that has embraced the idea that speed is better is now starting to recant a bit.  I have seen a number of shows where well known celebrities like randy ulmer and phil phillips are now advocating a heavier arrow for increased penetration.  Good luck in whatever you decide.  If you search this forum you will find many threads on weighting carbons as well.

[BowMIke]

I shoot Beman MFX Classic 400's with a 100 grain brass insert, 29.25" long and with a 200 grain head weigh around 620 grains. Small diameter, tough, heavy arrow which penetrates very well and makes my longbows even quieter.

[1screagle]

I use Carbon Express Heritage shafts. Using the 150, 250 and 350's I can use the same size points and nocks, cut shaft lengths to fine tune setup for specific bows, and shoot light weight or heavy weight very easily. They are long lasting and fairly durable but I like the fact that they are more economical as they can be shot thru multiple bows with quick and easy adjustments. The 250's I use the most, being in the middle they swing both ways for lighter and heavier bows. I shoot 615gr. total weight out of my 55#@28" longbow and the flight and accuracy is beautiful and confidence inspiring. I have a setup with my 61#@28" longbow and recurve shooting 350's at 730gr. total weight which give me the impression they would be awesome hunting anything in North America and do it well. I have the 150's in various setups from 425gr. to about 590gr total weight. The light ones seem like your shooting bullets, blink when releasing and it's hard to see the arrow flight. Still, I love the romance of the wood, especially from my longbows. I'll probably shoot wood for only one or two of my bows as once they are setup for one bow, they don't fly well for others and it takes more to make them work when switching.