Burkef1 Posted August 11, 2012 Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 I was just wondering which type of arrow I should be using. I am right on the edge of a 340 and 400 arrow. I have a 62# draw weight and a 28" arrow. For some brands I should be using a 340 and other brands say 400. Right now im using a 340 is there any reason I should be thinking about switching to a 400. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan Givan Posted August 11, 2012 Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 Since your already shooting the stiffer spine arrow, thats what I would stick with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burkef1 Posted August 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 So there is no down side to shooting an arrow like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetailfreak55 Posted August 11, 2012 Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 Your lighter arrow is going to have more speed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan Givan Posted August 11, 2012 Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 Its better to shoot a spine thats a little too stiff than it is to shoot one that is too weak. Since your set up is borderline, good chance either spine arrow would work fine. Personally if the arrows you are shooting now are working well, I wouldnt switch to the weaker spined arrow to gain a couple fps. Bows shoot quieter and you get better penetration with heavier arrows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 nope... you're good. different charts or web links can give you different shaft spines if you're right on the edge. they assume different things in your setup which may not be correct (brace height, overdraw, point weight, etc.). the best chart i've seen is from Easton. they assume nothing and it's all spell out how to use it based on your setup and bow. check it out... Selection Charts | Easton Archery ....click on "hunting selection chart" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowhunter97 Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 You're fine my dad has both 340's and 400's and his bow setup is about the same as yours and he has killed deer with the 400's so why not stick with the heavier arrow. More penetration and stiffer spine. They can both kill deer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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