Time to buy new arrows

[daydreamer]

Time to buy new arrows.

Was shooting Easton ST Epic 340's but understand they don't make them anymore.

Archery shop suggested Beman Hunters.

Any feedback/suggestions? I know, put the arrow where it belongs and it shouldn't matter...

What are you guys shooting?

Shooting 65 pound Bowtech Insanity CPXL for what it's worth. Mainly deer but elk every other year most likely.

[Powerstroke]

The Beamans are on par with the Easton Epics. They are both a basic hunter level arrow. I don't mean that as any sort of knock. It is a good arrow at a good price and the Beaman's are very common.

The only reason I would suggest anything different is your mention of Elk hunting. If you practice and plan on shooting at longer distances than you may see benefits of shooting a different arrow with tighter tolerances and slightly better components. You're already shooting a pretty top notch bow so it seems to me you may see improvements in your consistancy and accuracy by trying out some arrows that cost an extra $20 per half dozen.

I personally shoot Gold Tips. As far as pricing goes they are more value priced than some arrows, but the quality is still very high. I shoot the mid-grade arrows and I put my own fletching on them and they fly amazing. I practice out to 60yds routinely without problem and generally have 3-4" groups at 40yds.

My buddy shoots Carbon Express and he likes them alot. They've been very durable and very accurate through the years. They seem a little more overpriced than some arrows, but they are good quality.

A different buddy of mine uses the Eastons FMJ's and the other blend arrow they sell. I'm interested in those because they are a high weight arrow with a skinny low profile.

Lots of good choices. Like anything with archery, I say buy the highest quality you can afford if you have high demands of your gear. If you're the type of guy who shoots about 50 arrows a year and shoots 1-2 deer at less than 20 yds, then any arrow on the shelf will work for you. Find the arrow that suits your needs.

[MNHunter65]

I shoot Beman ICS Hunters out of a bow with about the same specs as you. Its a good arrow that won't break the bank, plus they are made in the USA. They shoot and perform well for me, so thats all I ask.

[daydreamer]

Thanks for the comments thus far.

[Archerysniper]

I used to shoot the easton axis full metal jackets and they were awesome however they bend. I switched too the Easton Axis focused energy last season and they are awesome. I love the small diameter of the shaft,they have out penetrated the other brands I have shot and these are what I will be using for Elk hunting this fall.

[rkhinrichs]

Easton Axis!

[Kyle]

I shoot Easton Full metal jackets. Best arrow on the market. Your speed will suffer slightly, but kinetic energy is more important than speed. You will have much more and higher maintained kinetic energy with this arrow over all other carbon arrows. This is especially important with Elk hunting.

Do you want a light, fast, arrow that will not provide good penetration, or do you want a slim arrow that will blow through shoulders?

[snapjigger]

Gold tip XT hunters. Great arrows at a great price.

[woodsmaven]

I think I've mentioned this before, but I like Easton Axis Full Metal Jackets too. They are strong with the inner carbon layer, having big-game penetration power because of the slim design and heavier weight. Also, you don't have to worry as much when scraping the vanes off of the aluminum. You might scratch the aluminum some but you aren't damaging the structural (carbon) part of the arrow. Hard to pull vanes off of carbon arrows without scratching off some of the carbon itself.

[rkhinrichs]

just got some easton axis 340. 75 grain inserts. Right helical 3 degree blazer vanes