Arrow suggestions.....

[Mr. Ayers]

Hey Im new to bow hunting and just ordered my first bow. I went with the PSE stinger 3G (value to price ratio was too good to pass up for a first bow) and will have it in hand by Wednesday. It will most likely be set to 65 or 70lbs and I was curious what the GS thought about what arrows have worked well for you guys as I have no idea which ones to get. I'll get to tips later but as far as the shafts do you guys have any input? Thanks.

[1shot]

I shoot Easton FMj. Expensive but nothing but positive from me. It i was going to shoot something else it would probably be gold tips.

[Mudslinger]

Good price point arrows that are tough as nails are Gold Tip XT Hunters in Black. Around $70 per dozen shafts on EBay. Make sure you get the right spine.

[trey.c]

I shoot Easton axis 400's they have been good to me

[Mr. Ayers]

Awesome, I've had the Gold tips recommended from a buddy as well. Ive been on Ebay all morning "gathering" supplies. My ole lady is gonna be surprised when she checks the bank statement later. lol

[demtx]

Easton Full Metal Jackets are very good, but pricey(that's what I use). Gold Tips are good and reasonably priced, be just fine to get going(what I got started with and used for years). Good luck! D

[thorshammer]

I can save you quite a bit of $$ if these are the correct spine and length. Let me know if you're interested. Thanks.

http://discussions.texasbowhunter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=414293

[Mr. Ayers]

Thx thors. As soon as my bow gets in I'm going to take it to a local store and make sure it is fitted right. I have an idea as to what it will be from shooting my friends bow but as soon as I know for sure I'll get back to you.

[ACook]

I like Easton arrows and you really can't go wrong with Da' Torch's or Axis. I've shot both and really liked the Da' Torch they just didn't have the correct spine for my new set up so i moved to Axis with no issues.

[Mudslinger]

Just remember, as long as you get the spine right, most arrows will out perform what you want them for, no matter how much they cost.

Most will come in .003 straightness, the lesser priced will be .006 and the really expensive will be.001. 99% of most bowhunters would not be able to tell the difference when shooting them.

[jkelbe]

For you, I would first want to know if you are good at judging yardage. Since you say you are new, I will assume you are working on improving. So I am wondering if you will primarly be hunting a feeder and almost all your shots will be at a known distance. I love heavy arrows, but lighter arrows will cover up more mistakes when you think a deer is at 20 and he is at 30.

Light arrows will shoot flat, and you won't be punished as bad for guessing the wrong yardage on a deer. But you will lose out on penetration.

Heavy arrows will punish you if you guess the wrong distance since your pins will be further apart than with the light arrows. But the heavy arrows will push right through that deer, and create a much shorter blood trail. Plus if you use heavy arrows, the extra Kenitic energy will help open mechanical blades if you go that route.

I shoot heavy arrows. Love the Easton FMJ arrows.

[jkelbe]

Also love Slick Trick broadheads. The combo gets me pass throughs, and will punch through a pig shoulder which is no small task.

[Mudslinger]

Most set-ups on whitetail over feeders at under 30 yards will not matter with a heavy over light arrow except for noise level. The heavy will be quieter, get there a tad slower and the light arrow will be noisier and get there quicker. Your choice. I prefer heavy, 560 grains! Heavier arrows will maintain speed better at longer distances also.

[Mr. Ayers]

Thanks for all the input guys and good luck this coming season!!

[DOUBLE.A]

Beeman. Great quality for the price. I have had Several carbon express maxam or however you spell them crack on me.