What carbon arrow should I use for such a powerful bow?
January 27, 2010 by Bowhunter
Filed under Hunting Arrows
GatorGrip asked:
I have a HCA Monster 4Runner Bow 100lb draw weight but dialed down to about 90lbs. I had some super thick superslam arrows that I got when I bought the bow from a friend while stationed in Alaska to hunt bear and moose. Well long story short I am now retired from the Army and back in Northeast Florida about to hunt whitetail deer and wild boar. Everyone is pushing me to go to carbon arrows or even an aluminum carbon hybrid. My question is what would be the best or should I say the better choice for a carbon arrow using 125 grain broadheads. I can shoot accurately but I am still new to the sport so I would really appreciate some expert advice.
30 Inch Draw length
Mens Gold Rings
I have a HCA Monster 4Runner Bow 100lb draw weight but dialed down to about 90lbs. I had some super thick superslam arrows that I got when I bought the bow from a friend while stationed in Alaska to hunt bear and moose. Well long story short I am now retired from the Army and back in Northeast Florida about to hunt whitetail deer and wild boar. Everyone is pushing me to go to carbon arrows or even an aluminum carbon hybrid. My question is what would be the best or should I say the better choice for a carbon arrow using 125 grain broadheads. I can shoot accurately but I am still new to the sport so I would really appreciate some expert advice.
30 Inch Draw length
Mens Gold Rings
Vintage Cars
It would depend on the draw length. Go to the website of the arrow manufacturer, they will have a chart that given the draw length and the weight will tell you the size they recommend.
Some good brands are gold tip, and carbon express.
Mens Gold Bracelets
I would stick with carbon express or go with Easton Axis carbon core.
Vintage Cars
easton axis is a great arrow. the have the HIT (hidded insert tech.) The small diamiter is great for penetration and the HIT is great for alligning the broadhead. I love mine never had a problem with them. remember the smaller the diamiter the better penetration you will have allowing for longer shots. Howd ya do up there in the far north? Any luck?
Camping Gear
Here is some expert advice.
Sell the bow, and get a Mathews or Bow Tech in a 60 lb draw.
90 lbs is too much. I would imagine that a Bear does not see as well as a Deer, and does not spook like a Deer. If you try to draw on a White Tail, and it is not a smooth quiet, slow, and calculated draw, that Deer will be gone.
Good Luck
Sporting Goods
Id say get a lighter bow for hunting in florida. Unless you just like pulling all that weight. They hunt big black bears with 50 lb bows. Just my opinion. I dunno what to tell you on arrows for the bow you have.
Camping Gear
My advice is to get you a bow in the 60-70 lb range- it would be much better suited for hunting.More pleasurable to shoot, and much more accurate, If you can shoot the 90 lbs accurately, you will be able to stack arrows with a normal bow weight. But on the arrow question, check out the websites for arrows- they will contain a chart that will give you the arrow you need to shoot at that draw weight. Good luck on your hunting.
Archery Equipment
For a long draw like yours, and so heavy a pull weight, you
are going to need the about stiffest shafts you can find.
Check out the charts at Eastman.
With that much power available, you might consider a heavier
tip especially if boar is on the menu.