Hi Fellow Bow Hunters,

I am looking for advice on choosing the best hunting arrows for my bow.  My bow has a 23” draw and will be set at 50lb. by the time the season rolls around.  According to PSE, the bow shoots between 287-278 ft./sec. when at full draw (27”).  I’m not sure how much it decreases when set at 23.”

Anyways, I want to ensure that the KE is high enough to kill a deer at 20-30 yards.  Do I go with aluminum or carbon arrows?  I saw some youth carbon arrows on sale on the Bass Pro Shops website.  They are for a draw weight of 30-50lb.  Since my bow is set at that max. of that range, is it a bad idea to go with those arrows?

How about the weight of the broadhead?  Fixed or not?

Any suggestions on the best brand of arrows for a lighter bow?

Well…that’s a lot of questions.  If you have any advice, I’m all ears.

Thanks,
Kate

Hi Kate,
  I use xx75 by Easton2117 with a 125g fixed blade.
  From the size of your draw I’d have to say your small like me.
Alot of bowhunters are going to the carbon arrows
I had one mech. point that didn’t open on me an it took the deer too long to bleed out so I went back to the fixed blade.
  Good luck this season!!

I also shoot Easton arrows in 2018. The first 2 numbers are dia. and the 2nd 2 are wall thickness. I like the 125 gr. Thunderheads. I’ve not been a fan of carbon arrows, probably ‘cause I’ve been useing aluminum for over 30 yrs. and have always had good luck with them and didn’t like the wobble feel of carbon the few times I shot one. This may have to change because I’m having a hard time finding aluminum. The last batch I bought had the nocks installed wrong. I looked thru every box they had in stock, and they were all wrong. I finally found some on line in a bargain bin that were good and bought ALL they had. Don’t know what the future of alum arrows will be, but it’s my choice as long as I can get them.

Kate,
First off ...make sure you are having fun with your bow. I know most people don’t like change, but let me tell you USE CARBON ARROWS!!!!! There are many good carbon arrows on the market.  My son Luke has a set-up similar to yours and he uses gold tip 35/55 . They fly true and are tough as nails. For broadheads I would recomend a cut on contact broadhead. I personally stay away from “the moving parts” broadheads. It seems to add to my list of” more thing to fail”!  You might want to check into the American Broadhead Company. They are made here in the U.S. and fly like a fieldpoint. You remember the picture of the Buck I sent you 2 years ago? The American Broadhead “Buckmaster” head put the deer down quick!!  http://www.americanbroadhead.com  or you can call them. If you do ask to talk with Dave Ploucha. And lastly…...make sure you have fun !!!!!!