Need to buy my first dozen arrows after over 15 years. Pretty impressive right? Well maybe... maybe I just don't take risky enough shots!
Anyway, I have no clue where to start really. Talked to two local shops and got a recommendation for the Easton pro comp ac hunter from one shop.
The other shop recommended a 240 spline Easton Bloodline. Total arrow weight to be around 475 grains with 50 grains of brass up front and a 100 grain point.
I'm currently shooting a Hoyt RX1 with 70 pound limbs (actual draw weight is more like 75 when maxed) and a 29" draw. Next year I will probably get a 70 pound PSE Mach 1. I want to make sure whatever arrow I get will work with the new bow that I choose next year. It will either be a PSE carbon, or Hoyt carbon. I don't think this will be an issue, because I'll still be at the same poundage (+/- 5 pounds) and draw with the new bow, but just throwing it out there!
There are all kinds of fletching configurations out there as well. No clue which way to go. 3 fletch, 4 fletch, different vanes, fobs.....
These are interesting. Are they junk?
Finally on to my intended use. I am a hunter. Will be chasing elk primarily. Live in MT; long shots are easy to come by. I want the arrow to blow through any elk, but still shoot flat enough that misjudged distances don't bite me.
One shop told me that I cannot go too stiff when recommending the 240 spine. I have heard elsewhere that straightness is the most important thing in choosing an arrow.
What broadhead to choose is a-whole-nother can of worms. Suggestions?
Well, I appreciate any insight! Thanks!
Anyway, I have no clue where to start really. Talked to two local shops and got a recommendation for the Easton pro comp ac hunter from one shop.
The other shop recommended a 240 spline Easton Bloodline. Total arrow weight to be around 475 grains with 50 grains of brass up front and a 100 grain point.
I'm currently shooting a Hoyt RX1 with 70 pound limbs (actual draw weight is more like 75 when maxed) and a 29" draw. Next year I will probably get a 70 pound PSE Mach 1. I want to make sure whatever arrow I get will work with the new bow that I choose next year. It will either be a PSE carbon, or Hoyt carbon. I don't think this will be an issue, because I'll still be at the same poundage (+/- 5 pounds) and draw with the new bow, but just throwing it out there!
There are all kinds of fletching configurations out there as well. No clue which way to go. 3 fletch, 4 fletch, different vanes, fobs.....
These are interesting. Are they junk?
Finally on to my intended use. I am a hunter. Will be chasing elk primarily. Live in MT; long shots are easy to come by. I want the arrow to blow through any elk, but still shoot flat enough that misjudged distances don't bite me.
One shop told me that I cannot go too stiff when recommending the 240 spine. I have heard elsewhere that straightness is the most important thing in choosing an arrow.
What broadhead to choose is a-whole-nother can of worms. Suggestions?
Well, I appreciate any insight! Thanks!