Hunting arrow advice

[tejasdds]

I am wanting to get new arrows to hunt with. So far I have only hunted with the Beman ICS Hunter arrow with a 400 spine (they were the arrows that the guy at the archery place where I live said that I should shoot so I have been using them ever since I've been bowhunting which is 2 years now).

I have a 28" draw length and am pulling back/shooting in the 65-67 lb. range. Every arrow chart that I've looked at so far says that I should be shoot an arrow with a spine of 340.

So two questions...
1. Why would the guy give me arrows to shoot that I technically shouldn't be shooting for my specifications?
2. What are yalls opinions (for those of you who are close to me in poundage and draw length) on what arrows y'all think would be best to shoot?

[JTeLarkin08]

It all depends on your arrow length. At 65 pound and 28" your pretty much in the middle between a 400 and 340. I would lean to the 340 if your getting new arrows but i dont think they are necessary

[Dry Bones]

Just a little food for thought. My draw is 27" and I shoot the 65ish pound range. 340 spine arrows cut down to 29" This means they are going to be a little stiffer then the 340 at my length. I am in no way saying what you have will not work, but this is what works for me. I am also shooting the GoldTip XT Hunters they are 10.2 Grains per inch. I have a 35 grain insert and 100 grain points. I like the heavier arrow shaft and have had no issues with penetration, be it large pigs or deer as long as they are hit appropriately.
Obviously I can shoot a lighter shaft and speed my bow up and get a flatter trajectory, but I don't mind having my 60 yard pin at the bottom of my reticle.
The guy you bought your gear from just has a different way then mine. NO biggie as long as you get good flight and are consistent.
If that's you in your avatar I would not change what I have been doing.

[AgBass01]

I have a 27 inch draw length and am pulling 62 lbs. Mine was set up when I bought it and they gave me 400 spine arrows and have been using them for the last 2 years. I have looked at the charts and wondered the same thing cause I'm right in the middle of 350 or 400.

[Rat]

I am wanting to get new arrows to hunt with. So far I have only hunted with the Beman ICS Hunter arrow with a 400 spine (they were the arrows that the guy at the archery place where I live said that I should shoot so I have been using them ever since I've been bowhunting which is 2 years now).

I have a 28" draw length and am pulling back/shooting in the 65-67 lb. range. Every arrow chart that I've looked at so far says that I should be shoot an arrow with a spine of 340.

So two questions...
1. Why would the guy give me arrows to shoot that I technically shouldn't be shooting for my specifications?
2. What are yalls opinions (for those of you who are close to me in poundage and draw length) on what arrows y'all think would be best to shoot?

If the 400 are shooting and tuning correctly then I wouldn't change anything.

If I am right on the bubble then I usually go stiffer just because it is easier to add weight to the front and make it weaker spined than it is to go lighter on the tip weight.

However, arrow spine is not the only thing to consider. Where the arrow is located in relation to the berger hole, how much weight is on the back of the arrow and many other things effect the dynamic spine of the arrow.

So, just because the chart says it's wrong doesn't mean it is.

[xman59]

I am wanting to get new arrows to hunt with. So far I have only hunted with the Beman ICS Hunter arrow with a 400 spine (they were the arrows that the guy at the archery place where I live said that I should shoot so I have been using them ever since I've been bowhunting which is 2 years now).

I have a 28" draw length and am pulling back/shooting in the 65-67 lb. range. Every arrow chart that I've looked at so far says that I should be shoot an arrow with a spine of 340.

So two questions...
1. Why would the guy give me arrows to shoot that I technically shouldn't be shooting for my specifications?
2. What are yalls opinions (for those of you who are close to me in poundage and draw length) on what arrows y'all think would be best to shoot?

you are just a tad under spine, ( not all charts are exactly the same either) i do not think you are in any danger, if the arrows are flying good no problems, if you need new arrows or just want some, it will not hurt to go to a 350-340 spine,,, on more radical bows ( speed bows) you may see better flight from a stiffer spine but that is no guarantee ,,,,

[KenWood]

Take two of your old arrows and strip the vanes off one. With field tips shoot at the same dot at twenty yards. That will show any spine problems. Do it a couple times for consistency. If the bare shaft keeps hitting right of the fletched your spine is too weak. Assuming your right handed.

[muddyfuzzy]

Sent you a pm bro.

[tejasdds]

Pm returned.

And so going off what I originally asked, what is a good arrow to shoot? I've been looking at the Easton Axis and Axis FMJs. Any other opinions?

[KenWood]

I like the Easton bloodlines.

[PantherCity]

Sent you a pm bro.

Muddyfuzzy hooked me up with some sweet arrows. I had been set up with under spined and light arrows from my local shop and he set me up with some stiff heavys that penetrate like a MOFO. My last set I had marked the flechings with numbers and had some that were go to good arrows and some that were just for practice. With his they are all perfect and all shoot awesome. I set my new bow up to shoot bullet holes with field points then put 100gr slick trick magnums on and they shot exact same point of aim out to 50yds which is as long as I've shot them. Very happy!

[tejasdds]

Yeah I am talking about the arrows that he makes with him. I think that is the route that I'm going to take, but I'm still open to any advice and opinions out there.

[Sleepy]

All depends how you set up your arrow. I'm a 28" draw with 68lbs of draw weight. I'm shooting a .300 spine arrow. But I also have a 43gr brass insert with 125gr broad heads. If I didn't have that additional weight upfront, I'd be over spined.

[lovemylegacy]

I am wanting to get new arrows to hunt with. So far I have only hunted with the Beman ICS Hunter arrow with a 400 spine (they were the arrows that the guy at the archery place where I live said that I should shoot so I have been using them ever since I've been bowhunting which is 2 years now).

I have a 28" draw length and am pulling back/shooting in the 65-67 lb. range. Every arrow chart that I've looked at so far says that I should be shoot an arrow with a spine of 340.

So two questions...
1. Why would the guy give me arrows to shoot that I technically shouldn't be shooting for my specifications?
2. What are yalls opinions (for those of you who are close to me in poundage and draw length) on what arrows y'all think would be best to shoot?

If it spooks you then get the Bemans 300. I shoot the same as you and have been shooting 400s for 20yrs

[Tarleton Jake]

Pm returned.

And so going off what I originally asked, what is a good arrow to shoot? I've been looking at the Easton Axis and Axis FMJs. Any other opinions?

Personally, unless I draw an elk tag or the like I'm not going he FMJ route. I shoot 340 Gold Tips and have been for the last 6 years. Consistent pass throughs except on the two I've deer I've spined, and they shoot great. Can't ask for more than that....and they won't bend! IMHO

Jake