hunter9022

Out of both, id say the easton axis arrows. But, in my opinion, you cant beat a gold tip.

lou-lou

Easton Acc's spend the money their worth it.

skeeter 7MM

I have no complaints about my CX300's and yes I have stuck them into more than just foam! My practice arrows are well over a year old and shoot the same as the arrows I load in my quiver come fall.

My hunting partner swears on beamans, so I think it is a matter of finding the right mix for you. Then again it might be a poor example, he also likes Mathews too, so I'm not to sure their is any reasoning in the mans head

tealboy

Does anyone have any experience with the Redhead series by Bass Pro? They didn't carry the Gold Tips talked about on this board and the archery pro suggested I consider the Red Head Carbon Maxx, which is their premium series. Rated straightness is .003, 1 grain consistency between arrows and has the Radial Weave vs. wrapped construction. Obviously one of the major manufacturers makes them for Bass Pro but I don't know who for sure. He says it is Carbon Express, and based on his comments, I suspect he is right.

what do you think?

Jollyarcher

Oh no... having that old guy syndrome flashback... er... ahhh.... frrrpt... can't... stop myself... PULTURUDED CARBONS!!!!!!! Phew... I feel better now.

Twisted Arrow

Well i agree lou-lou but they are not that good on big deer as far as penetration. i hunted with the A/C/C 3-49 and shot a 300 lb whitetail last season and was not happy with the penetration so this year i am gonna be shooting the Easton ST Axis 340 , i really like the way these arrows fly and hit , i have had NO problems with the Axis arrows . Oh by the way that deer dressed out at 240 lbs scored 147 08/ P&Y 12 point public land deer

Matt / PA

Twisted,
Confused about that statement? Don't expect a noticeable difference in penetration between those 2 shafts........you've only gained less than 20grs total arrow weight (I think 18.5grs to be exact) in the switch, and the difference in diameter is minimal as well.
The main difference is that a 3-49 is a .390 spine deflection shaft vs the .340 spined Axis. (An A/C/C 3-60 would be a better match to the Axis 340)


If you had poor penetration on a good hit with your 3-49's I wouldn't look to the Axis340 as a magic bullet, those shafts will be quite close in performance on game.........I would look to other components like a better penetrating broadhead design.

What are your bow's overall specs? A 27" arrow tells me that maybe a 28" draw? What draw weight? A 300lb whitetail and a sub 400gr finished arrow weight (depending upon the bow set-up) don't always mix.

Not knocking your choice in arrows.......there's just not enough difference between the 2 you mentioned on paper to justify the switch based upon penetration issues.

BOWFANATIC

Shot placement?

bassboysLLP

NO QUESTION! I would shoot the CX 300s. I am shooting 5575 Gold Tips now (a great arrow!), but I shot CX 300s before and never had problems!

Twisted Arrow

Bow Fanatic it was a 37 yard quartering away shot that hit in the lungs & cutting the heart passing thru to he far shoulder stopping there . it was a great hit .

the a/c/c weighed in @ 355.2 i was pulling 58 lbs.
the axis weighes in @ 381.5 i am pulling 64 lbs

thats not adding feathers which is about 24 grains

go to bowsite.com look under whitetail go to ohio look under the name riley you will see the hole and you will not question shot placement on that deer .