deserttacoma84 Report post Posted June 15, 2011 So the time has come to upgrade my arrows and I'm curious to what some of you would suggest. Quick info about the set up. Mathews legacy, 28.5" dl dw set at 63lbs. I have a 6a bull tag in september so looking for something that moves quick and quiet and packs a punch. I was looking at the easton flatline 400's or easton fmj's. Any other suggestions including 2" or 4" fletchings and was planning on shooting a fixed muzzy 100 broadhead. Thanks in advance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madx250 Report post Posted June 15, 2011 I really like the fmj's and the axis. I would stay away from any lightweight speed arrow. I like 2" vanes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gotcoues Report post Posted June 15, 2011 Tracy (Gr8 White Jr) switched to the Easton Flatlines from the Epics I believe and has had an awful time with the blazer vanes falling off. I was with him at corner archery when he dropped the arrows off for the fourth time. Not sure what it's all about, just thought I'd share. He's never had this problem until he switched to the flatlines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
THOR Report post Posted June 15, 2011 For most hunts i use maxima hunters with fusion vanes...i shoot 78 pounds and 29 inches out of an X-force Dream Season and they shoot great. I really was thinking into looking at the FMJs only because they weigh a bit more. I went all the way through an elk at 40 yards with the maximas and it still had a enough penitraion to stick in the tree on the other side. the weight forward idea is great....good luck on your hunt ~Mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
120carp Report post Posted June 15, 2011 fmj's, axis and epics are all good arrows to look at. i like 2in vanes. i have used blazers and fusion vanes and both are good. right now i shoot axis 340's right at 400 grains. they do really good for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1denogean Report post Posted June 15, 2011 i like gold tip xt or pro hunters they have more then enough wieght to them and have enough room to use either a 4 inch or 2 inch vane with alot of helical. heres what works for my friends and me. 2 inch blazer (only blazers) stabilize muzzy 3 blades all the way to 80 for us. very impressive. any broadhead that is short and compact will fly best out of any set up you got with blazers. 4 inch with the most helical you can get will stabilize broadheads but hurts your front of center weight so it dosent have as much ump to it when it smacks. but will stabilze a broadhead well also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azpredator@work Report post Posted June 15, 2011 I have both the flatlines and fmjs as well as axis. I wouldn't ever consider the flatlines for an elk arrow. They are 3 grains/inch lighter than the fmj arrows. Not knowing your exact arrow length I guess you are shooting the 400 spine with a 63 lb draw. The flatlines 400's are 7.4 gr/in and the 400 fmj's are 10.2 gr/in. The closer you can get to the magical 400 total grains the better. For elk, I use 400 fmj's with a 50 grain brass insert that totals 447 grains. This arrow packs a heck of a punch. Use flatlines for coues and get some fmj or like weighted arrows for heavy boned animals like elk. Good luck on your hunt... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coach Report post Posted June 15, 2011 I switched to the ACC Pro Hunters and couldn't be happier. Great arrows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deserthntr Report post Posted June 15, 2011 i would stay away from easton personally, i loved my easton st. epics but when i shot my javelina i got hairline cracks at the where my instert entered the arrow, this happens worse with the axis i have seen, personally gold tips would not group with any broadhead for my set up, i am about to try thecarbon express blue streaks, they have the new dual spine, and i love the weight forward technology for downrange, the mayhems would be great also, i like 2 inch blazers, good broadhead flight and buck the wind better in my experience. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
afmalinois Report post Posted June 15, 2011 Last season I switched from Gold Tip Pro Hunter 55/75's to Carbon Express Mayhem's with blazer vanes and I couldn't be happier. I am shooting 68lbs out of my Switchback XT with a 28.5 in draw. I got complete pass throughs on 4 deer with 100 gr Tekan's. The Mayhem's fly true and group well out to 80 yds with my set up and with the forward weight in them they hit hard! There are a lot of good arrows out there and you sure do have a number to choose from, good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Codywhi Report post Posted June 16, 2011 gotta love gold tip... been shooting them for 7 years... im now shooting the 7595 pro hunter in apg... i love them.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deserttacoma84 Report post Posted June 16, 2011 so am I right to assume that for elk I want to have an arrow at 400grains or heavier? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Will K Report post Posted June 16, 2011 Easton ACC for me... I love them... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1denogean Report post Posted June 16, 2011 it all depends on you kinetic energy sometimes heavier isnt always better you dont want a 400+ gr arrow only going 260fps i would rather have a 380gr going 290fps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Curtis Reed Report post Posted June 16, 2011 I shoot 340 FMJ's. They are quiet and pack a punch, but not as fast as the light weight carbons. I like the heavier quiet arrows rather than the light weight stuff. You can get an idea how hard they hit when you shoot into a bag. My FMJ's go halfway through the bag and the carbons only go in a few inches. I think arrow speed is kinda overrated. I shot a buck last year and got a full pass through with mechanicals and there was a divot in the ground where the arrow hit the ground. My arrows are 478 grains @ 262 fps for 72 lbs of KE. Shooting 70lb bow with 29" draw. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
