Switchback29A1 Posted January 15, 2005 Report Share Posted January 15, 2005 Buddy of mine got some new Easton Axis with the HIT. They are noticibily (sp) smaller in diameter and I was wondering if anyone had shot them with a whisker biscuit? If so did it shoot normal or affect accuracy or fletchings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted January 15, 2005 Report Share Posted January 15, 2005 Re: Easton Axis Carbon 400\'s Not sure how they would work with a WB, but I'm going to give you a couple reasons why NOT to use Axis arrows. Just some opinions of the arrows from me. They are A LOT of money for not real consistant arrows. Gold Tip Pro Hunters are +-0.001" and +-1 grain for less money. Axis are +-0.003 abd +-2 grains I believe. Slim Tech is no advantage. The hole made by the broadhead is bigger than the shaft, so the "less resistance" advantage is no existant on an animal. Lastly, I've heard a lot of bad reports about them. There are a few good ones, but it seems there are always a couple out of a dozen that won't fly. Broken nocks, broken near the HIT. I've never used them, but I've read and heard enough about them to not recommend or consider using them. You can get a much more consistant arrow for less money that'll be a perfect match for a WB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 2500HD Posted January 17, 2005 Report Share Posted January 17, 2005 Re: Easton Axis Carbon 400\'s I've never used them, but I've read and heard enough about them to not recommend or consider using them. [/ QUOTE ] Seems that most of the bad press on these arrows comes from those that have never actually used them. I use them on my set up for the simple fact that they are the best flying arrow I have shot yet. Former arrows are ACC's which bend easily and just didn't hold up. Carbon Impacts which I liked but sold with my last bow. Beman ICS which shot like a wet noodle so I replaced them with the Axis which are dead on. Not to mention they are tough as a pine knot! To answer your question about use with your WB, I shoot a drop away so I can't comment on the WB but I would bet you can find a better suited arrow for the WB. See what your pro shop suggests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted January 17, 2005 Report Share Posted January 17, 2005 Re: Easton Axis Carbon 400\'s Even though I've never used them, what I've heard about them have come from people that have used them. The shop I usually go to suggested them to me, but I didn't bite. Now the inconsistant flyers, broken ends near the nocks, heads busting the end near the HIT, NOT REAL CONSISTANT SPINES AND WEIGHTS, too much money for something that isn't even the best available. The pricing I got from archery experts were $84.99 for one dozen of Axis shafts and $$79.99 for one dozen of Gold Tip Pro Hunters. Pro Hunters are +-0.001" on spine consistancy and +-1 grain per dozen. Axis are +-0.003" and +-2 grains per dozen, I believe. I wouldn't pay that kind of money for something that isn't as consistant as others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gfourhunter Posted January 17, 2005 Report Share Posted January 17, 2005 Re: Easton Axis Carbon 400\'s i shoot gold tip 22 and 5575. I get the 22 for $54 a dozen and the 5575 for $35 a dozen. i have shot the axis and didn't have any luck, as far as the wisker rest from other rests i lost a average of 10 feet a sec. with the wisker rest. i like the muzzy zero effect rest.easy to tune. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted January 21, 2005 Report Share Posted January 21, 2005 Re: Easton Axis Carbon 400\'s Former arrows are ACC's which bend easily and just didn't hold up. ........................................................................... of course Accs wouldnt hold up if you hit something with them.. they have an aluminum core.. hence the name ACC...aluminum /carbon composite ... they are however far superior to the axis arrows , just dont miss with them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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