BloodAndRust
FNG
Hey all...
Here are my bow specs for reference: Mathews Switchback XT, 70lbs, 29" draw.
Here are my arrow specs for reference: Easton Axis 5mm, 300 spine, 11.5 gpi
I recently picked up these Easton arrows- chosen based on price and what seems, to my limited knowledge, to be an appropriate choice for my bow specifications. I'm now drowning in forum posts, reviews, and mfg pages trying to pick out the most suitable components to get started, but the most appropriate info I've found has been anecdotal and I don't want to go off of that alone. My goal for these arrows is to come in above 500 grains (even heavier is better), with moderate FOC 12-18%, and be durable. My biggest concern is spine, specifically, what are the relative upper and lower limits of front end weight that a 29" 300 spine arrow can handle? This information can be used to help me select insert/outsert weight and material, which is the step that I feel that I am at right now. Once I have the insert/outserts mounted I can play with my FP test kit to figure out what point weight the arrow will tolerate without being under spined.
I am currently looking at the Iron Will impact collars (25gr) with Easton HIT aluminum (16gr) or brass (50/75gr breakoff) inserts, or the Ethics Archery aluminum (85-115gr adjustable) or steel (125-215gr adjustable) outserts + collar. I am really leaning towards the Ethics outsert setups because it's the most cost effective and appears to be the most durable, but I'm concerned that even at the 85gr bottom end I won't have enough wiggle room for a point.
I would really appreciate any advice y'all could lend, and I apologize for the juvenile level of question posed. My local pro shop, deep in whitetail country, doesn't strike me as being a good resource for this style of arrow build.
Here are my bow specs for reference: Mathews Switchback XT, 70lbs, 29" draw.
Here are my arrow specs for reference: Easton Axis 5mm, 300 spine, 11.5 gpi
I recently picked up these Easton arrows- chosen based on price and what seems, to my limited knowledge, to be an appropriate choice for my bow specifications. I'm now drowning in forum posts, reviews, and mfg pages trying to pick out the most suitable components to get started, but the most appropriate info I've found has been anecdotal and I don't want to go off of that alone. My goal for these arrows is to come in above 500 grains (even heavier is better), with moderate FOC 12-18%, and be durable. My biggest concern is spine, specifically, what are the relative upper and lower limits of front end weight that a 29" 300 spine arrow can handle? This information can be used to help me select insert/outsert weight and material, which is the step that I feel that I am at right now. Once I have the insert/outserts mounted I can play with my FP test kit to figure out what point weight the arrow will tolerate without being under spined.
I am currently looking at the Iron Will impact collars (25gr) with Easton HIT aluminum (16gr) or brass (50/75gr breakoff) inserts, or the Ethics Archery aluminum (85-115gr adjustable) or steel (125-215gr adjustable) outserts + collar. I am really leaning towards the Ethics outsert setups because it's the most cost effective and appears to be the most durable, but I'm concerned that even at the 85gr bottom end I won't have enough wiggle room for a point.
I would really appreciate any advice y'all could lend, and I apologize for the juvenile level of question posed. My local pro shop, deep in whitetail country, doesn't strike me as being a good resource for this style of arrow build.