Ordering arrows for next hunting season

A lot of variables but how much weight are you planning on running? What’s the gpi on the 400 vs the 350? I like the Axis arrow but if I were you I’d go with something other than the HIT insert. There are much better options. What’s your budget??

ETA: I have the Black Eagle stainless half outs with 60 grains of brass on an Axis 300 out of a 70 lb setup and I could probably bump to a 250 pretty easily with a little more weight up front. However, you may not want something that heavy. I’m at 586 TAW

Need to figure out what you want out of them. Some guys are speed freaks, others are kinetic energy freaks which means more weight.

I was one of those speed freak guys a few years back. Converted to heavier arrow and won't go back. My total arrow weight averages about 578gr

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Momentum kills. Not speed.

Awesome. What head are you using?

This is pertinent info to the OP too.

If ever in doubt always go with the heavier spine if you’re on the fence.

In that 5mm size you could also go with a victory rip tko or a black eagle rampage. They both have a lower gpi so you could add a little more weight up front and have a heavier front of center if you’re into that.

Shooting Easton FMJ 5mm 300spine with 50gr insert, 125gr G5 Strikers and lumenok....578gr total weight


Also, saw your post about your own bow shop. I feel the same way about some of the the things you feel like regarding the bow shops. I did find one Central that has over impressed me, Gotham Archery. I drive 2hrs for the assistance on what I cannot do. Over the past two years I've learned to build arrows, set my peep, d-loop, rest work, just the little things. If I need some sure enough work, Gotham is my go to.

FWIW, I've tried 3 and 4 vane setups on all kinds of broadheads. The only difference I saw were on longer shots. I won't shoot over 30yds, so I just stuck with 3 vanes. With the 4 vanes and shooting out to 60+ yds I felt like they grouped better. My guess is more vanes, more spin, tighter spin.

You haven’t even killed a deer with your bow yet baw

I had a set of the 6mm three or four seasons ago and shot grim reapers on them. They held up great I thought.

When I started thinking about FOC and KE, they didn't make a 6mm in the spine I needed. Also, with me swapping to fixed heads, my local shop had cut my 6mm too short for them. So I swapped to the 5mm. I have had one break on me when I shot one of the pigs. All but about 6in was sticking out the other side and when he took off he broke it off