Shaun_300 Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 I was at a local store tonight and seen the Easton Axis Full Metal Jackets there. Really nice looking arrow, just wondering if any of you have had any experiences with them? I almost picked them up but thought I'd ask everyones opinion of them. I know Easton is a pretty big name in archery so I imagine they should be pretty good. That and the $129/doz price tag! Also another newbie archer question. My draw length is 29.5", what would be a good arrow length to start at? I've yet to shoot this bow and still setting it up with a new whisker biscuit, sight, etc. I'm assuming the full length of the arrows (31" or 32") would be too long? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 (edited) 29" pm sent Edited July 4, 2009 by RangerClay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2008 Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 If you want tought arrows you are looking right at them Shaun. Easton Axis arrows are one of the toughest arrows out there. Just pick up the right shaft size and you'll be golden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortDraw Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 The Easton FMJ's are an awesome arrow, highly recommended. It's nearly impossible to tell you where to start with your arrow length. Your Pro Shop will have to measure it from the bow, everyone is different. I shoot 28" DL and my arrows are 26.5". Good Luck! Short Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJL Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 I've been shooting Easton Axis ST's............... Gave the Gold-Tips to my kids and won't look back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 129$ a dozen for FMJ is a really good price. Tough as nails! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 (edited) I shoot 28" DL and my arrows are 26.5". Good Luck! Short Is that even possible?! :wacko: Usually you want your arrows to be .5"-1" longer than your draw length. :hammer1: I mean...correct me if I'm wrong... Maybe you switched them around. I shoot a 27" draw with 28" Beman ICS Bow Hunter 400s. I know for a fact that a 25.5" arrow would not reach my rest at full draw. :crutch::hammer1: As to the Eastons, Shaun, you can't go wrong with them. Dakota Btw, Short, welcome to the campfire that is the Realtree forums and the Bowhunting Room, bud! Grab a stump and sit a spell. Edited July 4, 2009 by Dakota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 Is that even possible?! :wacko: Usually you want your arrows to be .5"-1" longer than your draw length. :hammer1: I mean...correct me if I'm wrong... Maybe you switched them around. I shoot a 27" draw with 28" Beman ICS Bow Hunter 400s. I know for a fact that a 25.5" arrow would not reach my rest at full draw. :crutch::hammer1: As to the Eastons, Shaun, you can't go wrong with them. Dakota Btw, Short, welcome to the campfire that is the Realtree forums and the Bowhunting Room, bud! Grab a stump and sit a spell. Ok I'm correcting you You can shoot an overdraw rest and shoot a shorter arrow than your DL. I shoot 26.5 inch arrows on my 28 inch draw Pro Elite as well with a fall away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 Ok I'm correcting you You can shoot an overdraw rest and shoot a shorter arrow than your DL. I shoot 26.5 inch arrows on my 28 inch draw Pro Elite as well with a fall away. Thank you very much, Kyle! You learn something new every day. I never knew that could be done. Now is that just with a certain type of rest then? Thanks for setting me straight, bud. Dakota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 Now is that just with a certain type of rest then? Thanks for setting me straight, bud. Dakota Nope. I shoot a trophy taker without an overdraw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Shooter Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 Kyle is right, it is very unusal for the arrow to be longer or as long as your draw length unless you have a flipper style rest mountedin the burger hole on your riser. My draw length is 30" and my arrows are 28 1/4" long. Your arrow rest is mounted to the burger hole which is the center of your riser but the rest is on the shooters side of the riser making it shorter than your draw length. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backwoods07 Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 I shoot Axis arrows and have never had a problem. They're one tough arrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimT Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 I have only shot Eastons and have had great luck with them. I am sold..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 Kyle is right, it is very unusal for the arrow to be longer or as long as your draw length unless you have a flipper style rest mountedin the burger hole on your riser. My draw length is 30" and my arrows are 28 1/4" long. Your arrow rest is mounted to the burger hole which is the center of your riser but the rest is on the shooters side of the riser making it shorter than your draw length. Ahhh...okay...I see... Dakota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosierhunter Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 I've shot FMJ's for a year now and have mixed feelings about them. First off forget about flat arrow flight no matter how fast your bow is. My bow is IBO of 346 and I still have a large gap between pins. These arrows do penetrate better than most others as a plus. I've busted two of them thus far. One on a metal fence post and one in a 3-d shoot. I'm personally switching to a lighter arrow because the drop is driving me nuts...Good luck with your choice..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 FMJ's are very nice arrows. The only draw back is the aluminum exterior. They can dent or get a very slight bend, which will alter the flight quite a bit. However, if you don't group shoot the arrows, you won't have to worry about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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