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Jun 16, 2007 10:02:44 GMT -4
Post by mrlongbeard on Jun 16, 2007 10:02:44 GMT -4
what brand and type arrow are you using and why you picked that brand. and are they carbon or aluminum
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Jun 16, 2007 21:59:27 GMT -4
Post by jimpic on Jun 16, 2007 21:59:27 GMT -4
I'm shooting Carbon Express Heritage 150's.They have the weight to them that I like(10gr/inch),very consistant in weight and spine,very durable,and they're relatively inexpensive
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Jun 16, 2007 22:33:07 GMT -4
Post by whitetail101 on Jun 16, 2007 22:33:07 GMT -4
I currently shoot Vapor 4000 carbon arrows made by Blackhawk Archery.
I started out using Vapor 3000 and was very happy with them, I liked them for the price(Bass Pro carries them for $65/dozen) and the fact that they are very durable(I have hit everything from rocks, trees and metal target stands with them and they still remain straight and true.
I switched to the 4000 last year to gain some more KE for the archery bear season and am still very pleased with them.
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Jun 17, 2007 20:22:58 GMT -4
Post by beararcher on Jun 17, 2007 20:22:58 GMT -4
i shoot goldtips 55/75 expedition hunters ive been shooting them for years and never had a problem and i'll stick with them. i've refletched them three times already and they keep going.
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Jun 19, 2007 23:10:54 GMT -4
Post by pacaveli80 on Jun 19, 2007 23:10:54 GMT -4
I have used a TON of different brands and no matter what brand I choose I always wind up going back to Beman ICS Hunters.
The Gold Tip XT 7595's I had were't very durable and their weight tolerances were far from acceptable. I wound up with finished arrows weighing anywhere from 403-412 grains out of a single dozen. I have also tried a lot more expensive arrows and if there was a performance advantage between them and the Beman ICS Hunters neither myself or my bow could tell.
Very good spine tolerance, excellent straightness tolerance, incredibly tough and durable, they fly great and best of all the weight per shaft is very consistant.
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Jun 20, 2007 11:07:26 GMT -4
Post by dougell on Jun 20, 2007 11:07:26 GMT -4
I'm partial to carbon express.I buy raw shafts just like I but 2x4's.I pick through the pile and spin test each shaft.
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Jun 22, 2007 7:54:43 GMT -4
Post by XMan on Jun 22, 2007 7:54:43 GMT -4
I normally shoot Carbon Express 300 3D Selects, 27", 90gr bullet point, black 1.8" Duravanes with a black super nock. Just given some of the older Bemans ICS 400's. Shot the newer ICS 400's, 500's for years. Don't expect to see a hugh difference between the two though. I get excellent arrow flight.
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Jun 22, 2007 8:35:25 GMT -4
Post by jeffpahunter on Jun 22, 2007 8:35:25 GMT -4
With over 35 years of shooting bows under my belt and many of those years shooting competition 3D I've tried most of the arrows out there. I've settled with Carbon Express for many reasons which is why you see that I shoot for them in my signature.
Consistency in weight, straightness and spine, durability and easy to work with when building your own are just some of the reasons.
I was shooting CX 400 3D select but have moved over to the Maxima 350's in 3D grade as they are a touch lighter but I especially love the bull dog collar they come with for the nock end. I use both of these shafts/arrows for hunting as well and they performed flawlessly.
I did some testing of the Maxima line of arrows for CX before they released them to the public and I can tell you that the folks at Carbon Express are top notch to deal with and seriously committed to offering a quality product.
Jeff
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Jun 22, 2007 14:59:01 GMT -4
Post by mrlongbeard on Jun 22, 2007 14:59:01 GMT -4
right now i shot easton fmj 340 with 100 grain points. but was thinking of trying carbon express.wondering jeff do you shot vanes,feathers or blazers on yours.
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Jun 22, 2007 15:23:27 GMT -4
Post by jeffpahunter on Jun 22, 2007 15:23:27 GMT -4
I shoot 4" feathers & 2" Blazers. About the only difference is that the shafts with Blazers drop a little less at longer distances such as 50, 60 + yards but it's very little difference.
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Jun 23, 2007 11:40:42 GMT -4
Post by mrlongbeard on Jun 23, 2007 11:40:42 GMT -4
thanks jeff
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Jun 26, 2007 11:07:39 GMT -4
Post by bfisher on Jun 26, 2007 11:07:39 GMT -4
I guess I am a similar boat with Jeff. Having shot for about 35 years I've tried most shafts during that time. Heck, I was even shooting what we consisdered a carbon arrow in 1979. Anybody ever hear of a company called Lamiglass?
Today I shoot Gold Tip Pro series ultralite arrows. 22 series for 3D and hunting. Ultralite 500's also when I'm in the mood. Being on their advisory staff helps as I get to try stuff for free so seldom will you see me shooting much that can be bought across the counter.
To be honest though, when push comes to shove and I want the best bang for the buck I still play around with my ACC's. These are a premium arrow and some guys always bring up the price of them as being a deterrent, but if you compare apples to apples and compare them to the highest grade all carbon arrows they are only a few dollars more.
Always makes me wonder why guys will go out and pay upwards of $700 for a bow and $1000 with all the accessories and then scrimp on arrows when the arrow is more important. All the bow does (any bow) is launch the arrow at a given velocity. The arrow delivers the goods down range. The starighter, more consistently spined it is the better it will do it's job, assuming everything is tuned properly.
Here again, there are so many things to consider when shooting broadheads. This is just one of them.
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Jun 26, 2007 13:26:30 GMT -4
Post by mrlongbeard on Jun 26, 2007 13:26:30 GMT -4
can't figure that out to it's like buying 1'000 dollar gun and putting a cheap tasco scope on it. the old story is still true today, you get what you pay for.
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