Broadhead flight problems.
#21
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Kodiak, AK
Posts: 2,877
RE: Broadhead flight problems.
ORIGINAL: slee
Why not just buy some carbon arrows that are properly spined, anduse the 100gr BHs you have. Then, you'll have arrows when you buy your new setup in the winter. Your draw length isn't going to change, and you'll have the right arrows for this season.
Why not just buy some carbon arrows that are properly spined, anduse the 100gr BHs you have. Then, you'll have arrows when you buy your new setup in the winter. Your draw length isn't going to change, and you'll have the right arrows for this season.
#22
RE: Broadhead flight problems.
Thanks for all of the responses, it's been a big help. I guess I'll just suck it up and get the arrows now. I'm very new to the technical aspects, I usually left it to our local pro shop (who incidentally set me up with the 2117's and 100gr BH's). I've heard lots of good things about ACCs kind of giving the best of both worlds, but I would like to shoot carbon on my next setup, so some recommendations for arrow and spine setups would be great.
#24
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Blissfield MI USA
Posts: 5,293
RE: Broadhead flight problems.
Acc's are excellent arrows, just a bit pricy, but so will good carbons.
As far as spine goes you need something between a .350 and .330 spine.
Any beman or easton 340 series arrow
gold tip 75/95's
PSE 400's
Carbon Express 400's (I would use a 125 grn tip they come up a tadd stiff with a 100)
Or ACC 3-60's
This is with a 30 inch arrow.
If you had a specific brand or model in mind let me know and I will see what I can find on specs for it.
Paul
As far as spine goes you need something between a .350 and .330 spine.
Any beman or easton 340 series arrow
gold tip 75/95's
PSE 400's
Carbon Express 400's (I would use a 125 grn tip they come up a tadd stiff with a 100)
Or ACC 3-60's
This is with a 30 inch arrow.
If you had a specific brand or model in mind let me know and I will see what I can find on specs for it.
Paul
#26
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Eastern PA USA
Posts: 1,398
RE: Broadhead flight problems.
This thread is great. Archers actually helping archers. A lot better than arguing over which bow is better.
One option I would like to add is the Carbon Express Terminator Select, which are a composite of carbon and fiberglass. They are somewhat heavier than all carbon arrows, are very tough, and seem to be very consistent arrows for the very reasonable price. You would want the 60/75 spine size. Oh yes, you definitely want some offset to the fletching.
One option I would like to add is the Carbon Express Terminator Select, which are a composite of carbon and fiberglass. They are somewhat heavier than all carbon arrows, are very tough, and seem to be very consistent arrows for the very reasonable price. You would want the 60/75 spine size. Oh yes, you definitely want some offset to the fletching.
#27
RE: Broadhead flight problems.
Paul - Basically I'm looking for the most affordable solution at the time (I'm going back for my final year of college, so funds for extra things are at a minimum).
Thanks for all of the posts so far, you guys have been very helpful, it's great. Btw, is there anything (books, internet articles, etc), where I can read up on these finer points of archery (matching broadheads to arrows, to draw length, spine selection, etc?).
Thanks for all of the posts so far, you guys have been very helpful, it's great. Btw, is there anything (books, internet articles, etc), where I can read up on these finer points of archery (matching broadheads to arrows, to draw length, spine selection, etc?).
#28
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Ohio
Posts: 7,876
RE: Broadhead flight problems.
ORIGINAL: JOE PA
This thread is great. Archers actually helping archers. A lot better than arguing over which bow is better.
One option I would like to add is the Carbon Express Terminator Select, which are a composite of carbon and fiberglass. They are somewhat heavier than all carbon arrows, are very tough, and seem to be very consistent arrows for the very reasonable price. You would want the 60/75 spine size. Oh yes, you definitely want some offset to the fletching.
This thread is great. Archers actually helping archers. A lot better than arguing over which bow is better.
One option I would like to add is the Carbon Express Terminator Select, which are a composite of carbon and fiberglass. They are somewhat heavier than all carbon arrows, are very tough, and seem to be very consistent arrows for the very reasonable price. You would want the 60/75 spine size. Oh yes, you definitely want some offset to the fletching.
One thing about off sets. Some times they won't work. Contacts the problem. Just like anything takes some experimenting to see what's best. Building your own arrows is the way to go.
#29
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Blissfield MI USA
Posts: 5,293
RE: Broadhead flight problems.
Get game getters then. Fairly cheap with great tolerances. Also the larger diameter shaft will help with contact problems with your prong rest.
When comparing cheap carbons and cheap aluminums the aluminum arrow is almost always the better way to go as far as quality control and consistancy from arrow to arrow. There are some very nice carbons on the market, but they are not cheap by any means. The good thing is the arrow companies know this and they get better every year.
Paul
When comparing cheap carbons and cheap aluminums the aluminum arrow is almost always the better way to go as far as quality control and consistancy from arrow to arrow. There are some very nice carbons on the market, but they are not cheap by any means. The good thing is the arrow companies know this and they get better every year.
Paul
#30
RE: Broadhead flight problems.
Well I went ahead and ordered some 2413's with a straight offset fletch. I will probably still get some carbons when I get my new bow and try some blazers because I will be putting a new rest on, but for now these will do. Thanks again for all of the help, and I will keep you posted with the results.