Guest kracey Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 Just wondering which to get. I have shot regular carbon arrows since I got my bow. Just wondering if I should try the small diameter or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Shooter Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 Re: Regular or Small Diameter arrows Unless your having problems with arrow clearance or penetration, that choice would have to be yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 Re: Regular or Small Diameter arrows Special nocks, inserts, broadheads... You decide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 Re: Regular or Small Diameter arrows Question is, why would you want to try? Seems to me there is not advantage. Can't imagine them flying better than my GTs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 Re: Regular or Small Diameter arrows Personally, I don't think there is any advantage, penetration wise, to the smaller diameter arrows. Assuming you use a fieldpoint that is the same diameter, I think it would have more penetration than a "regular" carbon arrow. But, most broadheads are going to have a ferrell bigger than the diameter of the arrow. The bottom of a Muzzy 100 grain is larger than my GT 75/95. Plus, broadheads make a 1" plus hole. The arrow will be soaked in blood too, and I don't you have to worry about blood offering any resistance. I could be wrong, but I don't buy the "better penetration" of the small diameter arrows. But, the choice is yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Deepwoods1 Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 Re: Regular or Small Diameter arrows Changing your arrow shaft to a smaller diameter is not really going to help penetration. You have to factor in kenetic energy. Usually the smaller arrows produce less kenetic energy than the more "meatier" arrow shaft. You want a shaft that will tune great with your bow and have enough force to drive the broadhead through boiler room!! Personally I shoot the carbon express Maxima 350. They tuned perfect to my bow and Im driving them deep into 3D targets, and completly though deer. Good luck with arrow choice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 Re: Regular or Small Diameter arrows About the only benefit to small diameter arrow shafts is less crosswind deflection on extreme long shots. If your shooting good with the ones you have now...save the money for your next bow string Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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