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Need Arrow Help
Posted on 11/13/17 at 12:30 pm
Posted on 11/13/17 at 12:30 pm
I recently picked up my first bow a few weeks ago and after lots of practice I am about ready to take it into the field. I have been using fairly cheap "Buck Buster" arrows just to practice but I would like to get some quality arrows to hunt. It's a bit overwhwleming being new to archery to figure out weight, spine flex etc. What are the factors you usually use when deciding what arrows to hunt with?
I'm shooting 55# at a 28.5 inch draw and will have 100g G5 fixed broadheads on whatever I get.
TL;DR: New to bow hunting and need an experienced OBer to help me decide on arrows.
I'm shooting 55# at a 28.5 inch draw and will have 100g G5 fixed broadheads on whatever I get.
TL;DR: New to bow hunting and need an experienced OBer to help me decide on arrows.
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Posted on 11/13/17 at 12:36 pm to Drunken Crawfish
go to a bow shop baw
Posted on 11/13/17 at 12:48 pm to The Torch
I am traveling this week for work but am planning on heading over when I get back. I usually like to hear the OBs opinion on things without the sales pitch.
Posted on 11/13/17 at 12:50 pm to Drunken Crawfish
Should have been practicing with the arrows you will hunt with. Bow shop or you can go to Easton site online. Enter your bow data, USE THE CORRECT FOR YOUR BOW.
Posted on 11/13/17 at 12:50 pm to Drunken Crawfish
You're going to most likely be looking at the 400 spine
with your setup, low draw weight and shorter draw, I would find a heavy arrow, something like the FMJ
with your setup, low draw weight and shorter draw, I would find a heavy arrow, something like the FMJ
This post was edited on 11/13/17 at 12:51 pm
Posted on 11/13/17 at 12:51 pm to Drunken Crawfish
Plenty of good arrows to be had. Cabelas brand "carbon stalkers" are a great value arrow if you think you'll lose a few more shooting. There will be a chart on the box for the correct spine you need. Arrows are typically sold full length and will need to be cut and inserts glued by somebody with the right tools. I shoot maxima reds, but that's a pretty steep purchase and not necessary.
Posted on 11/13/17 at 1:07 pm to Drunken Crawfish
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I am traveling this week for work but am planning on heading over when I get back. I usually like to hear the OBs opinion on things without the sales pitch.
A good bow tech will want you shooting well so you enjoy it and come back. Mine actually talked me out of maxima reds because they just weren't available in the correct spine for my set up.
Posted on 11/13/17 at 2:48 pm to Drunken Crawfish
I shoot 58 lbs (due to both shoulders having been replaced)at 28" w/100 gr Grim Reapers.
Just switched to Gold Tip Pro Hunter's but they are overkill.(price-wise)
Try the Gold Tip Hunters or Hunter XT's in a 400 spine. You'll be fine with your set up.
FWIW my set up shoots 264 fps with a 370 grain hunting arrow, and almost always get pass-throughs.
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Just switched to Gold Tip Pro Hunter's but they are overkill.(price-wise)
Try the Gold Tip Hunters or Hunter XT's in a 400 spine. You'll be fine with your set up.
FWIW my set up shoots 264 fps with a 370 grain hunting arrow, and almost always get pass-throughs.
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