98chevy Posted September 20, 2008 Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 SO i fuanlly broke down and got new arrows. I chose the 400 grain full metal jacket eastons. I hunt thick thick woods. Im hoping the heavier arrow want deflect on small under brush. I got them with 3" vains and blaze yellow wraps.Does anyone else use these. Im shooting a mathew switch back 28" draw length at 65l.b.s and 125 grain tips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosierhunter Posted September 20, 2008 Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 Yeah I got them as well. Ton of drop after 20 yards, but great penetration. As for the deflection comment. I wouldn't count on it doing any better than and lighter arrow in terms of deflections. They are only 2 grains per inch heavier. So that's only about 50-60 grains, I.E. not enough to make a difference when hitting a branch. I would make sure your not taking those shots through stuff instead of using a heavier arrow.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washi Posted September 20, 2008 Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 My brother in law was shooting 400 FMJ's at 29" 65lbs with 100 grain points and they ended up shooting horrible. Hope yours do better. Oh and my 340's shoot great for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted September 20, 2008 Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 It takes nearly nothing to significantly deflect any arrow completely off target, and that applies regardless of arrow weight. I would recommend that you never count on any quality of an arrow to help you out when it comes to arrow deflections. Clear out those shooting lanes! Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98chevy Posted September 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 Im not shooting through stuff I dont feal I are un ethical by any means. It just seemed my other arrows would hit a leaf and be deflected the tinyest bit. When I hunt like this my shots are usally under 20 yards most at 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m gardner Posted September 20, 2008 Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 Like everyone else said. Don't hit anything or the arrow won't go where it was intended. Clear shooting lanes and learn the trajectory of your arrow so you can shoot over and under obstructions. Use your rangefinder to do this. You'll find that wide open 30 yard shot may put your arrow into that branch above your lane at 20. Range obstacles to see how far they are. If your 30 pin covers the target but your 20 covers the limb you ranged at 20. Guess what? You'll hit the limb. On the other hand some obstacles that appear to be in the way really aren't because your arrow will fly over them on the way. It takes some practice but weaving arrows through brush isn't as hard as you think. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted September 21, 2008 Report Share Posted September 21, 2008 98chevy- Nobody is questioning your ethics. My comment was only intended to clear up any misconceptions that there is anything about arrow design that can make it withstand ANY flight interruptions better. I have had a single goldenrod stem deflect my arrow into a complete miss at 15 yards. Choose the heavier arrow for many different good reasons, but understand that "deflection protection" is not one of them. Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYBowhunter71 Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 I shoot the FMJ 400s, 31", with 100gr broadhead. I do notice drop off, but not until 40yds. In fact I use my 20yd pin out to almost 30yds, and my 30yd pin to almost 35-36 yds. I am shooting Hoyt Havoctec at about 250fps. Great penetration too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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