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New arrows help!!!

1.4K views 10 replies 8 participants last post by  Guy63  
#1 ·
Just recently bought a new bow(Mathew Z3), I am 15 and shooting 60lbs with 28” draw. Wondering what would be the best arrow setup for me since I’m still somewhat new to archery. I want something accurate and good for hunting and is somewhat cheap. Thanks
 
#2 ·
The arrows that you purchase will depend on the length, and tip weight. If you are going with 29 inch arrows and 100 grain tips - the cheapest that you could go would be aluminum. Dicks has these Easton XX75's on sale right now for $29.00 for 6. At 29 inches, you could go with either the 2213's or the 2117's. Put a Thunderhead 100 on these arrows and you will blow through deer. The advantage that you have will be price, and maximum KE. Disadvantage will be reduced speed. https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/...n-camo-hunter-xx75-2213-arrows-6-pack-16eayaxx75cmhntr2aro/16eayaxx75cmhntr2aro

Dick's also has Victory Archery Carbon arrows on sale for $29.00 for 6. These will get you a little more speed, but you may not get consistent arrow flight with fixed blades, or might have to buy a more expensive fixed blade or mechanical.
https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/...ctory-archery-decimator-arrows-6-pack-15varudcmtr350spnaro/15varudcmtr350spnaro

Personally, I have been using aluminum and fixed blades since the early 80's because I love to see my arrow sticking in the ground and dripping blood after passing through deer like butter. Still, more people prefer carbon these days.
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#3 ·
not disagreeing with joes post above at all BUT if you decide to go with carbon arrows instead [wont bend is the advantage] I suggest gold tip 400 xt hunters .a affordable,strong,accurate arrow.and 100 grn thunderhead broadheads have worked,flown good for me as well.
 
#4 ·
Gold Tips are another great choice, but will cost about $50 - $60 for 6. Cost seemed to be somewhat important in the original post. I have purchased cheaper carbons for my kids and they have performed very well.
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#5 ·
Define "cheap". I would look at the GT Hunter series, .006 runout vs .003 for the XT, you will not notice the difference. Easton and Beman have some nice arrows in your (cheap) price range as well. Stay away from the loose arrows in the box a big box stores.Arrow length is a personal thing, you don't need 1" in from of the riser for BH clearance any more, just make sure you are at least 1" in from of your rest (Rage blades extend way back). Now arrow spine. You "may" be able to get away with a 400 spine if the arrow is 27" or shorter but I would opt for a 340 spine for an arrow that is 28-29". For most companies the smaller the number the stiffer the spine. Carbon Express is backwards, 350 is a wash. The spine is how much the arrow shaft deflects. The test is a 29" shaft supported 28" apart and a 1.94# weight is hung from the center. So a 340 spine deflects .340" It's not rocket science but you do have to do some homework.....
**important** should you go with carbon please get in the habit of flexing your arrows to ensure the integrity has not been compromised by damage caused by hitting them with other arrows or misses. Carbon is tough and it is either straight or not but you still need to be aware, this is one reason some still prefer aluminum.
 
#6 ·
I'll throw Victory in the mix. Very high quality carbon arrows and very affordable.
 
#7 ·
After Dicks made the statement they will no longer sell "Assult Style" weapons they will no longer receive any business from me.

I suggest using a reputable Pro Shop since you are newer.

Skinner
 
#10 ·
I'll second using aluminum. They are great. OP, your new and young so you will be blasted with hype that you have to shoot a light and fast arrow. Don't fall for the speed fad. Heavy is better. Heavy arrows with more weight up front are easier to tune for broadhead flight, have higher momentum for increased odds of a pass through should you hit something hard. They quiet your bow and reduce felt hand shock. Try to get up to 8 grains per pound of draw weight for the total projectile (in your case, that's 480 grains) and you will have a good balance of speed to momentum.

Personally I go even heavier and right now, I'm shooting a dual wall 2315 with a 2117 inside of it for the first 5 inches and a 250 grain cutthroat single bevel head for a total of 700 grains out of a 65 Lbs. bow. I recently took several pigs in a few states and a wild bull in Hawaii and am heading to Texas in a couple weeks for water buffalo using these heavy arrows. 700 grains might be a bit much for you so 480, is a good goal to shoot for.