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Post by Buckfever on Jan 9, 2006 0:02:15 GMT -5
I'm needing a little heavier arrow for the XT, especially since it bottoms out at 75lbs. Anyone using these arrows?
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Post by ncboman on Jan 9, 2006 0:44:59 GMT -5
I'm not a fan of skinny hunting arrows. Talk to Tom about ACC 371s. The Axis also look to be good arrows in hunting weights and aren't as expensive.  |
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Post by Buckfever on Jan 9, 2006 8:06:36 GMT -5
"I'm not a fan of skinny hunting arrows."
How come NC? That was actually one of the reasons I was looking at them, I thought they'd penetrate a little better plus they spine a little better than the ACC's. I was going to get some Beman Black Max which have almost identicle specs in all carbon to practice with and have the Super Slims for hunting.
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Post by Twanger on Jan 9, 2006 14:02:14 GMT -5
You might look at Beman ICS 340's. I'm using them for my BowTech Old Glory, and they are coming in at 410gr w/ 100gr head. Currently I'm shooting at 73lb, but they were chosen based on my intent to go up to 80lb.
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Post by eshoremd on Jan 9, 2006 14:05:18 GMT -5
i though beman and easton are the same now?
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Post by Buckfever on Jan 9, 2006 20:07:13 GMT -5
Beman was bought out by Easton. The Beman Black Max and the Easton AC Super Slims use the same HIT insert or the Half Out.
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Post by Twanger on Jan 10, 2006 9:43:34 GMT -5
I didn't know that. I musta gotten some of last-years arrows. They still shoot well. I guess carbon doesn't age too quickly... |
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Post by ncboman on Jan 10, 2006 10:53:45 GMT -5
"I'm not a fan of skinny hunting arrows." How come NC? That was actually one of the reasons I was looking at them, I thought they'd penetrate a little better plus they spine a little better than the ACC's. I was going to get some Beman Black Max which have almost identicle specs in all carbon to practice with and have the Super Slims for hunting. Several reasons; primary, most of my bows have reliable tmhunter type rests and I like to have plenty room for the fletchings to get thru. Something bad could happen to a bow at any time, like getting stolen. I want my arrows to work with all my bows or a new bow, should I have to buy one in an emergency situation. Also I think the skinny arrows are much more difficult to broadhead tune and shoot as well as thicker arrows. Thicker arrows carry broadheads better and are slightly more forgiving. Penetration isn't an issue for me at all. If it was, I'd go heavier rather than toothpick. Not saying skinny arrows are no good but for my purposes and inclinations I'll stick with a little more diameter. The ACC 371-300s I'm using are about as small as I'm willing to go. |
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Post by Buckfever on Jan 11, 2006 0:48:34 GMT -5
NC, they're the same diameter as the Axis, just heavier. I think they're 1/32nd smaller than the ACC but they're heavier. Don't get me wrong I think the ACC is the most accurate arrow out there. The AC Super Slims are just a skinnier version, but basically the same arrow as the ACC. But here I can match it up to a cheaper carbon and use the carbon for practise and the AC Super Slims for hunting, which for me is a little more palatable in terms of the cost.
And I'm kinda intrigued by these skinnier shafts. In any event I use a drop away so that isn't much of an issue, probably just a nock point adjustment. Plus I already know where the XT likes the Goldtips, so I could always put it right back there.
I think I'm on the edge in terms of penetration, so skinnier and an little heavier appeals to me.
Plus we have to have one guy trying out the new skinny stuff. Or maybe that new Full Metal Jacket. But that's even heavier.
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Post by Buckfever on Jan 17, 2006 22:38:19 GMT -5
"and are slightly more forgiving."
I guess I had to find out for myself. Seems that way to me too.
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