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187BOWHUNTER · 03-31-2011, 05:39 AM

I have some 150g bh's I want to hunt with and I want to get some easton arrows, probably ACC's or FMJ's. My draw length is 29" and draw weight is exactly 70#. Can a person in the know tell me what arrows and spine and what length to cut them to have the right arrow for my bh's?

mudslinger · 03-31-2011, 01:09 PM

Go to the Easton chart to find out. Without knowing your bow/rest set up it would be hard to tell you what length. I shoot a 29" draw but my arrows are cut at 28". I shoot basically the same DL and DW as you and I shoot Gold Tip XT Hunters 75/95, but I also shoot a heavy arrow with 150 grains of it right behind the insert for more FOC. This can greatly affect the spine of an arrow also with a lot of weight in the tip. Not sure on the FMJ's, but i bet you will be at least a 3-60 on the ACC's or possible a 3-71. Me I would go a little overspined ranther than under spined, but that is just my choice.

187BOWHUNTER · 03-31-2011, 08:26 PM

Ok thanks Mudslinger, I have an Elite gt500 with a QAD ultra HD pro rest, I will go with the 300 spine arrows cut to 29" and if they are too stiff I will add brass inserts, do you think that will work?

just cuttin up · 03-31-2011, 11:01 PM

I would go with the FMJ in the dangerous game 250 spine cut at 29 inches if it was me The 300 spine may be a touch on the weak side with that much weight up front The Easton charts are not up to date for today's speed boys If you ask me I sale hundreds of arrows every year and you just cant go by the charts anymore If you do your always on the weak side

05_sprcrw · 04-01-2011, 05:33 AM

To give you a reference:

My 80lb 29" draw set up

75 grain inserts
125 grain bhs
Axis Arrows

With a raw shaft cut to 28" on a .300 spine I am fine with 200 grains up front, maybe a tad on the weak side but they shoot just plain shoot accurate and hold up fine.

I agree with just cuttin up that the charts are off for the speed bows, but personally I feel at 29" long anything stiffer then a 300 for your setup will be way over spined. I think if you go with a 300 spine left longer probably 29.5" with your 100 grain broadhead you should be fine. If you start with your arrow long then if it is weak you can cut it back some until it is the right stiffness. The shorter your arrows get the stiffer they become it is very easy for a 300 spine arrow under 27" long to be correctly spined on a 100lb bow. Just ask Standing Bear on here I know he uses a couple different arrow setups and one is similar to mine but with FMJ arrows.

Also welcome to broadhead talk.

187BOWHUNTER · 04-01-2011, 08:06 PM

Thanks for the replys, I am going to go with the Easton FMJ 300 spine arrows at 29" with some 150g Silver Flame broadheads, if Im correct that should put my total arrow weight around 500g which should do me well with deer, black bear, hogs and someday elk. Does this sound ok?

cartman308 · 04-02-2011, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 187BOWHUNTER

Thanks for the replys, I am going to go with the Easton FMJ 300 spine arrows at 29" with some 150g Silver Flame broadheads, if Im correct that should put my total arrow weight around 500g which should do me well with deer, black bear, hogs and someday elk. Does this sound ok?

They should do outstanding. Be sure the 150 grain field point tune well and don't display any symptom of weak spine and you will be good to go!!!!

05_sprcrw · 04-02-2011, 06:14 AM

Sounds like a winning setup, they will be a tad on the stiff side but will be fine if you want them a little weaker leave them a 1/2" longer and it should put you very close to perfect.

I have uploaded a quick screen shot of the OT2 program to show you roughly where you sit now. I didn't plug it in perfect but covered the basics so this is not too far off from what it should be. It will give you a good idea of what to expect.

187BOWHUNTER · 04-02-2011, 06:12 PM

Thanks 05, so if I go 29.5" with the 150g bh it should be a great hunting setup!!! I CANT WAIT !!!

187BOWHUNTER · 04-02-2011, 06:14 PM

I just noticed 91.54 KE !!! WOW !!!

05_sprcrw · 04-03-2011, 06:13 AM

Yea you will have a killer setup going with that set up. And no problem I am glad I could help. If you need anything else feel free to shoot me a pm and I will run it for you.

187BOWHUNTER · 05-07-2011, 06:39 PM

I finally got to shoot my new FMJ's today in a heavy wind and they fly awesome !!! Sighted them in from 20 - 60 yards. I think they are better for the longer shots, they would be nice and straight in the targets, at 20 and 30 yards they would be at different angles in the target.

03-31-2011, 05:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
187BOWHUNTER 100gr Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NOR*CAL Posts: 235	arrow help I have some 150g bh's I want to hunt with and I want to get some easton arrows, probably ACC's or FMJ's. My draw length is 29" and draw weight is exactly 70#. Can a person in the know tell me what arrows and spine and what length to cut them to have the right arrow for my bh's?

03-31-2011, 01:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
mudslinger 125gr Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 321	Go to the Easton chart to find out. Without knowing your bow/rest set up it would be hard to tell you what length. I shoot a 29" draw but my arrows are cut at 28". I shoot basically the same DL and DW as you and I shoot Gold Tip XT Hunters 75/95, but I also shoot a heavy arrow with 150 grains of it right behind the insert for more FOC. This can greatly affect the spine of an arrow also with a lot of weight in the tip. Not sure on the FMJ's, but i bet you will be at least a 3-60 on the ACC's or possible a 3-71. Me I would go a little overspined ranther than under spined, but that is just my choice. __________________ 09 HCA Speed Pro 29" 70# Gold Tip XT Hunter 28" @560 grains Smoke Ramcats!

03-31-2011, 08:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
187BOWHUNTER 100gr Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NOR*CAL Posts: 235	Ok thanks Mudslinger, I have an Elite gt500 with a QAD ultra HD pro rest, I will go with the 300 spine arrows cut to 29" and if they are too stiff I will add brass inserts, do you think that will work? __________________ Elite Answer 70#, Spot-Hogg Hunter, G5 Expert II, Harvest Time HT-1's, Tight Spot

04-01-2011, 05:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
05_sprcrw Broadhead Tester Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 1,445	To give you a reference: My 80lb 29" draw set up 75 grain inserts 125 grain bhs Axis Arrows With a raw shaft cut to 28" on a .300 spine I am fine with 200 grains up front, maybe a tad on the weak side but they shoot just plain shoot accurate and hold up fine. I agree with just cuttin up that the charts are off for the speed bows, but personally I feel at 29" long anything stiffer then a 300 for your setup will be way over spined. I think if you go with a 300 spine left longer probably 29.5" with your 100 grain broadhead you should be fine. If you start with your arrow long then if it is weak you can cut it back some until it is the right stiffness. The shorter your arrows get the stiffer they become it is very easy for a 300 spine arrow under 27" long to be correctly spined on a 100lb bow. Just ask Standing Bear on here I know he uses a couple different arrow setups and one is similar to mine but with FMJ arrows. Also welcome to broadhead talk. __________________ New Breed Archery Samurai Genetix 82lbs 29" 550 Grains 16% F.O.C. 282 fps, RFA Phoenix and Razorhawk Broadheads

04-01-2011, 08:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
187BOWHUNTER 100gr Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NOR*CAL Posts: 235	Thanks for the replys, I am going to go with the Easton FMJ 300 spine arrows at 29" with some 150g Silver Flame broadheads, if Im correct that should put my total arrow weight around 500g which should do me well with deer, black bear, hogs and someday elk. Does this sound ok? __________________ Elite Answer 70#, Spot-Hogg Hunter, G5 Expert II, Harvest Time HT-1's, Tight Spot

03-31-2011, 11:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
just cuttin up 75gr Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Albany Georgia Posts: 24	I would go with the FMJ in the dangerous game 250 spine cut at 29 inches if it was me The 300 spine may be a touch on the weak side with that much weight up front The Easton charts are not up to date for today's speed boys If you ask me I sale hundreds of arrows every year and you just cant go by the charts anymore If you do your always on the weak side

04-02-2011, 06:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
187BOWHUNTER 100gr Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NOR*CAL Posts: 235	Thanks 05, so if I go 29.5" with the 150g bh it should be a great hunting setup!!! I CANT WAIT !!! __________________ Elite Answer 70#, Spot-Hogg Hunter, G5 Expert II, Harvest Time HT-1's, Tight Spot

04-02-2011, 06:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
187BOWHUNTER 100gr Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NOR*CAL Posts: 235	I just noticed 91.54 KE !!! WOW !!! __________________ Elite Answer 70#, Spot-Hogg Hunter, G5 Expert II, Harvest Time HT-1's, Tight Spot

04-03-2011, 06:13 AM	#11 (permalink)
05_sprcrw Broadhead Tester Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 1,445	Yea you will have a killer setup going with that set up. And no problem I am glad I could help. If you need anything else feel free to shoot me a pm and I will run it for you. __________________ New Breed Archery Samurai Genetix 82lbs 29" 550 Grains 16% F.O.C. 282 fps, RFA Phoenix and Razorhawk Broadheads

05-07-2011, 06:39 PM	#12 (permalink)
187BOWHUNTER 100gr Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NOR*CAL Posts: 235	I finally got to shoot my new FMJ's today in a heavy wind and they fly awesome !!! Sighted them in from 20 - 60 yards. I think they are better for the longer shots, they would be nice and straight in the targets, at 20 and 30 yards they would be at different angles in the target. __________________ Elite Answer 70#, Spot-Hogg Hunter, G5 Expert II, Harvest Time HT-1's, Tight Spot

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