choosing axis arrow

[northern trapper]

Hope you can help me to choose the right size axis shaft. The bow is a recurve 60 lbs , 30.5 inch arrow length.The problem is I do not want a heavy finished arrow but would prefer something between 460 and 530 grains . Thanks for your help

[Steertalker]

Axis 400's is what I would recommend.  And if your bow is the standard wood riser kind I would stay closer to your 530 gr mark.  Anything less than that is too light for your bow.

[Jaeger]

400s should be good. If you want a bit of extra weight go with the Beman black Max. Better yet one of their shafts with a finish (camo, wood grain, etc) will give you extra weight.

[bjk]

The bow design, your draw length, etc... all make a difference and if you are getting a full 60lbs, you may want to get a test pack.  Bob Morrison sells singles...depending on your draw, the bow design, etc...the 340's might be right.  It will be btwn the 400's and 340's, but you'll need both to determine it.

The weights you have listed above are fine and you won't have a problem meeting or exceeding the 460.

I am currently shooting 29.25" 400's from a 54# Zipper with 250 up front...drawn to 28+ish...my Zipper is braced very low.  Every bow and shooter will have slightly different results...it pays to play.

[southpawshooter]

As bjk said - could go either way with the 400's or 340's.  I have several bows that shoot the 340's in that wieght range.  My Dalaa shoots 31" 340's with 125 grains up front for a total arrow weight of around 480 grains. I have other bows that will shoot the 340's with 200 to 250 up front depending on LB or 'curve, limb design, etc.  Some in that weight class shoot 400's beautifully as well.  The only way to know for sure is to try both.  I'd suggest a test kit from 3Rivers to nail down the arrow.

[northern trapper]

Thanks I realy appreciate the help , the bow is  wood with a large strip of phenolic that gives it a lot of mass.I will definately try the 340 as well as 400 with different weights up front thanks