i have a switchback xt at 68lbs and 28". i just got some beman bone collectors from academy. my regular arrow has been redhead carbon maxx at 27.5 w\100gr head with a total weight of 375. the bemans are 30" with same head (extra 4gr insert) and weight of 441. i get 278\64 maxx and 258\65 beman. should the beman's be shooting about 2 inches lower?
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Your biggest problem is not going to be the weight difference between the arrows, it is going to be the spine between the 2. The weight difference is just that weight, the difference in the way they shoot and group, filed points and BH's, will be determined by the spine. The spine has to be correct to get the bow tuned and to get the BH's and field points shooting the same. You need to find the arrow chart on the Bemans and put in all the values of your bow and see what spine/arrow the charts recommend. The spine is the most important part of getting the right arrwo for your set up that will shoot BH's very close to your field points with a tuned bow.
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Originally posted by back-woods-boy View PostGo buy new inserts and cut the bemans down. You got room to cut em down to 27 1/2
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Originally posted by Mudslinger View PostYour biggest problem is not going to be the weight difference between the arrows, it is going to be the spine between the 2. The weight difference is just that weight, the difference in the way they shoot and group, filed points and BH's, will be determined by the spine. The spine has to be correct to get the bow tuned and to get the BH's and field points shooting the same. You need to find the arrow chart on the Bemans and put in all the values of your bow and see what spine/arrow the charts recommend. The spine is the most important part of getting the right arrwo for your set up that will shoot BH's very close to your field points with a tuned bow.
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All depends on how it tunes. I have always sided on the stiffer side with spine. I would definitley get new inserts and cut them down to get you in the spine range. I think you will have better luck getting the bow tunes and the BH's flying right. One thing I will suggest, look at the Gold Tip XT Hunters in black when you look again. You can usually find them for around $65 to $70 for a dozen shafts, about as cheap as you can get almost any shaft and they are tough. When you find the right arrow and spine that shoots well out of your bow and your field points and BH's fly the same, then i would stick with that particular shaft for whatever you hunt. It will be a lot easier in the long run. For most even on a hunting arrow, a .003 straightness shaft you will not see any accuracy difference. Even the .006 tolerances it will be hard to see any accuracy difference.
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Originally posted by Mudslinger View PostI shoot the 75/95 cut to 28" out of my 70# HCA Speed Pro with no problems. Leaving them a little longer like 28" wouold not be a problem either.
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Originally posted by Mudslinger View PostAll depends on how it tunes. I have always sided on the stiffer side with spine. I would definitley get new inserts and cut them down to get you in the spine range. I think you will have better luck getting the bow tunes and the BH's flying right. One thing I will suggest, look at the Gold Tip XT Hunters in black when you look again. You can usually find them for around $65 to $70 for a dozen shafts, about as cheap as you can get almost any shaft and they are tough. When you find the right arrow and spine that shoots well out of your bow and your field points and BH's fly the same, then i would stick with that particular shaft for whatever you hunt. It will be a lot easier in the long run. For most even on a hunting arrow, a .003 straightness shaft you will not see any accuracy difference. Even the .006 tolerances it will be hard to see any accuracy difference.
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If there is a difference in the O/S diameter of the 2 arrows, then there may be a difference at 20 yards. A thinner shaft will sit lower on the rest and thus probably hit lower. The weight difference could also cause a lower hit, but a lot more noticeable at longer distances. If you are not getting the left to right stray arrows, then you are probably good to go just by readjusting your sights.
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