I talked with an Easton tech guy a couple days ago about the Axis and Beman MFX shafts. He told me the MFX classics were obsolete - - the new shaft is/will be called Bone Collector. He said it will be the same physical weight as the Axis - - whereas the MFX classic was physically heavier. So, if you want MFX classic you might want to grab them now.
Wow,I still have a few dozen MFX Classic shafts,I'm guessing the new Bone collector shafts won't be the woodgrain.Thanks for the info.
Hate it when they do this..
prob be more expensive too :banghead:
Name brand over function. Like getting rid of the ac superslim arrows.
What is up with this Bone Collector... I mean, to me that ideology/image is everything wrong with hunting today! Yes, we kill. Yes, we keep horns or mount heads, etc... but this whole "Bone Collector" thing seems like we are serial killers out there 'collecting bones.' Most of us are out there for the experience of being in Nature, for the hunt itself, and for the meat. We are NOT about killing and "Bone Collector" makes it sound like we are... yet so many weekend warriors just love it... makes me kinda sick...
If anyone questions why there is such a strong Anti-hunting sentiment in America, well, there ya' go...
Man... those classic shafts were nice too...
Sorry for the rant, just couldn't keep quiet on this one.
dangit, of course they get rid of my favorite all time shaft
Kinda reminds me of the Ted Nugent "Whack 'em and Stack 'em" of years ago. I always thought that was distasteful and projected a poor image for bowhunting, too. But if you watch the outdoor hunting shows on TV now there is too much emphasis on technology, "success" and competition. Oh yes, and stretchy clothing.
does this mean they will be on sale???
Aw man, this is terrible news. Well at least they're still gonna make skinny shafts.
My favorite shafts, darn near indestructible. :banghead:
Autumn Orange, Dougherty Naturals, MFX Classics... all my favorites seem to bite the dust.
Dave
CRUD :knothead: :banghead:
I sure wish they would make the FMJs in a nice footed woodgrain pattern...I'd pay $200 a dozen for those!
Hope they dont discontinue the Easton Axis Full Metal Jackets. They have the weight like the Classics but seem to me to tune much easier.
My sales rep said the MFX classics did well in sales last year and they added a new spine, 600's. I've asked him to track down this rumor.
I think they should get rid of the Full metal jackets and keep the MFX classics, they break to easy!
Chris, I disagree with that. I've not broke one yet and I do a LOT of stump shooting. Look here:
http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=060165
Great shaft with good looks!
Chris, I thought the same thing when they first came out with them (black shafts). The metal on the outside seemed to split very easily upon hard impacts. The next year they increased the weight per inch for the 400 series shaft. This extra weight must have been in the aluminum. The new camo and black shafts weigh more and are very tough. Make sure when buying you dont end up with shafts that weigh less than what is advertised on Easton's web site. If so, they are most likely the original design. As far as which is stronger, I shoot both FMJ's and Classics. Can't tell the difference.
When they realize they have made a shaft that is too durable time for it to go away. The CE Terminator Hunter (Buff Tuff) another almost indestructable shaft where did it go??
Steve O,
I agree if they would make the FMJ's with the Legacy wood grain pattern I would pay a premium price ..... wait a minute they are already a premium price!
True Tater, very true.
I will say I HAVE bent one FMJ. Haven't bent any MFXs :D
QuoteOriginally posted by mrpenguin:
What is up with this Bone Collector... I mean, to me that ideology/image is everything wrong with hunting today! Yes, we kill. Yes, we keep horns or mount heads, etc... but this whole "Bone Collector" thing seems like we are serial killers out there 'collecting bones.' Most of us are out there for the experience of being in Nature, for the hunt itself, and for the meat. We are NOT about killing and "Bone Collector" makes it sound like we are... yet so many weekend warriors just love it... makes me kinda sick...
If anyone questions why there is such a strong Anti-hunting sentiment in America, well, there ya' go...
Man... those classic shafts were nice too...
Sorry for the rant, just couldn't keep quiet on this one.
Have to agree with ya, bud...seems crude and distasteful as a name and marketing ploy. :rolleyes:
I believe the Bone Collector has something to do with a TV show on the Outdoor channel.I think it is with Micheal Wadell and Lee and Tiffiany.I just bought a target that says "Bone Collector" series on it.
That figures!!! :banghead: That's all I have been shooting out of my Zipper.
Bill
Classics are better then FMJs much tougher.
I just bought some MFX Classics and really like them! Hope you guys are wrong! Great looking arrow!
They have them both on the beman website
Anyone have any experience with these?
Carbon Express 250 CXL Hunter
Thanks!
God bless,Mudd
This sounds like a rumor to me. Both shafts are listed on Beman's website. I fired off an email to get the scoop. I will post the reply when I get it.
It's the story of the CXTH all over again. If you use the MFX, buy them up and lay in a supply now...
I still can order some. Who wants them?
QuoteOriginally posted by BadgerArrow:
I still can order some. Who wants them?
What are they running for a dozen shafts?
Josh
This thread a RUMOR Beman will still be producing the Classic Shafts.
Here is a copy of the email from them.
Paul,
I apologize for the previous email, but the classic will still be produced. The MFX
Team Realtree is the one that will no longer be produced.
Thank you for your patience in the delayed response. Tech Support is handling all
inquiries and questions as quickly and effectively as possible.
Please respond with any more questions or concerns.
Thank You,
Tech Support
________________________________________
From: Paul Mattson [sales@badgerarrow.com]
Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2010 8:18 AM
To: techinfo
Subject: Rumor or True (MFX)?
I have been hearing a rumor that the MFX Classic shaft is no longer
going to be made. And it is being repalce with the Bone Collector. Is
there any truth to this. I sell quite a few of the MFX shafts and would
hate to seen them go.
Thanks,
Paul Mattson
www.badgerarrow.com (http://www.badgerarrow.com)
Hey Paul--since you are talking with them, can you see if they've ever entertained the idea of the FMJs in a "Classic" footed wood grain pattern like the Legacy?
Sounds like they are just switching teams.
If you really like something, buy ten of them: Paul "8th Dwarf" Brunner
Sorry to everyone for any misinformation. The gentleman at Easton was incorrect. Thank you, Paul, for the clarification - he meant to tell me the realtree MFX was being discontinued.
QuoteOriginally posted by dick sable:
Sorry to everyone for any misinformation. The gentleman at Easton was incorrect. Thank you, Paul, for the clarification - he meant to tell me the realtree MFX was being discontinued.
That make more sense since the Realtree MFX were a Michael Waddell addition shaft. I believe this was the shaft that was used as a sponsor on this show.
I like the Bone Collector show and the shaft is a much cleaner looking shaft than the Team Realtree shaft was.
All that said the Classics are a very tough arrow!
Josh
I think the MFX Classic is the best shaft I've every used. Good thing this was the 1st ever internet rumor. :D
QuoteOriginally posted by Steve O:
Hey Paul--since you are talking with them, can you see if they've ever entertained the idea of the FMJs in a "Classic" footed wood grain pattern like the Legacy?
Steve,
I've asked them, the short answer is "no", but if you put in an order for 30,000 shafts they'll put about anything you want on them.
Glad to hear they aren't being discontinued. As soon as I saw this I went on the Beman website and sent them an e-mail. Haven't heard back yet.
Bill
Whew, I'm glad they're still gonna make them. I love'em!
Boy, if the MFX is as good as so many of you say I think I'll need to get some!
QuoteOriginally posted by varmint101:
Boy, if the MFX is as good as so many of you say I think I'll need to get some!
I think I like the ease of tuning and the small diameter of the MFX Classics most of all. I also like the weight of them. Of course, there's the durability as well. Especially if you foot the end with a couple of inches of aluminum shafting.
Paul, Your info matches what my Easton sales rep was saying. Thanks for tracking down the confusion. I've been selling them and they are my favorite shaft.
I e-mailed Beaman and they said they are not discontinuing the mfx claccics, but are stopping production of the mfx team realtree to be replaced with the bone collector. I wouldn't shoot the bonecollector anyway. But I do like the classics.
Glad to hear it is not being discontinued. The MFX Classic has become my favorite arrow.