Swamphunter Posted December 28, 2006 Report Share Posted December 28, 2006 I asked the following question at archerytalk and was wondering what you guys here thought... I am switching to new arrows and just want to make sure that I order the correct ones for my application. I have not had a new bow in about 15 years and this past year bought an XT. I just want to make sure when I order the arrows, they will not be under or over spined as I want GT's and don't want to have to order them twice. Here is my set-up... 2006 Mathews Switchback XT 28.5" draw 66 lb draw weight currently (working up to 70lbs in the springtime) Whisker Biscuit rest G5 Meta peep with no tubing no string silencers - I may add a string loop to save on serving wear arrows will be cut to approximately 27" I use a release 4" gateway "feathers", with wraps 100 gr tips (both field point and Rocky Mountain Snyper mechanicals) I want to shoot the Gold Tip - XT hunter shafts 55/75's I believe...at 8.2 gpi I believe the bare shaft will weigh 221.4 grains add the 100gr head, the fletching at a total of 9 grains, wrap at 10.2grains, the nock at 13 grains, and the insert at appr 21 grains Total of approximately 374.6 grains each..... Do you guys see any tuning issues or anything wrong with my new set-up?? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted December 28, 2006 Report Share Posted December 28, 2006 Re: Arrow question http://www.goldtip.com/ Click on "Build Your Own Arrow", but as of right now its under construction! http://www.goldtip.com/byoa/index.asp?rnd=1167277092780 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimPic Posted December 28, 2006 Report Share Posted December 28, 2006 Re: Arrow question swamp--if you're gonna bump up to 70#,they might act a little weak in spine.a 7595 might do you better.Pm me your address and i'll send you a couple of 5575's(they're cut to 28") to try out b4 you dump $$ into them.I'll get them out after new year's if you want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted December 28, 2006 Report Share Posted December 28, 2006 Re: Arrow question I think those will be fine Swampy. I shoot 5575Xt's out of my SB 27" draw, arrows are 25.75" long. Feathers, 100gr tip, they weigh roughly 355gr, and I haven't had a problem.........And I am on the border for shooting 3555's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted December 28, 2006 Report Share Posted December 28, 2006 Re: Arrow question You might want to go up to the 75/95's. My Switchback is 70 pounds, 28" draw length and my arrows are 27 1/4". The 55/75's probably would have worked, but if you are on the edge it is always best to go with the stiffer spine. The 75/95's shoot bullet holes on paper for me and arrow flight is fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest deadeye270 Posted December 28, 2006 Report Share Posted December 28, 2006 Re: Arrow question those arrows will be fine because your cutting them down to 27 in. That said.... switchys are notorious for tuning easier with overspined arrows. I would go with the 75/95. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitteken Posted December 28, 2006 Report Share Posted December 28, 2006 Re: Arrow question Yes I'd go with the 7595s. They hit very hard at 70#. I shot them last year, but switched bows and went to a lower poundage so I went to a lighter arrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Shooter Posted December 28, 2006 Report Share Posted December 28, 2006 Re: Arrow question With you cutting the arrow down to 27 inches, will drastically stiffen the spine on them and you'll be just fine. My brother has got two of the XT's and uses the 5575's on a 70# draw weight at 28.5" arrows on a 30" draw, they fly like darts. I've never understood why you would want to go above specks on an arrow when it calls for that arrow to handle from 55 to 75 pounds, when your shooting within that arrows tolerances on your draw weight. You don't want to be way over spined on any type of bow you shoot. JMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted December 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2006 Re: Arrow question Thanks guys! I really want to dial this in good for my bear hunt this spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Shooter Posted December 29, 2006 Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 Re: Arrow question I don't think you'll have a problem dialing it in with your set-up and good luck on your spring hunt. Let us know how you do. Also, where are you going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billkay Posted December 29, 2006 Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 Re: Arrow question I would probably go with the 7595's myself. The extra 2 grains or so per inch in difference might be a nice boost to your KE for the bear hunt too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest carolinahorns Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 Re: Arrow question I have pse thunderbolt shooting 70 pounds. I wanna switch to carbon arrows. what size broadhead should i use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted January 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2007 Re: Arrow question 378.7 gr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted January 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2007 Re: Arrow question [ QUOTE ] I don't think you'll have a problem dialing it in with your set-up and good luck on your spring hunt. Let us know how you do. Also, where are you going? [/ QUOTE ] Green Lake Sask! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Shooter Posted January 7, 2007 Report Share Posted January 7, 2007 Re: Arrow question Cool, I bet your excited. I can't wait to go on my first bear hunt, that is probably a couple of seasons down the road, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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