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Title: Beman Centershot vs Axis Trad?
Post by: jkm97 on July 26, 2013, 02:00:00 PM
Is there any difference between these shafts?
Title: Re: Beman Centershot vs Axis Trad?
Post by: neargeezer on July 26, 2013, 02:14:00 PM
The axis traditional come about a half inch longer, only important if you shoot full length as I do.
Title: Re: Beman Centershot vs Axis Trad?
Post by: jkm97 on July 26, 2013, 02:16:00 PM
Thanks, I cut mine a couple inches anyway. The Bemans are not quite so pricey.
Title: Re: Beman Centershot vs Axis Trad?
Post by: DarkTimber on July 26, 2013, 02:44:00 PM
The Beman Centershot is a larger diameter (Easton's H Diameter) and takes the HP insert which has a lip on it like a standard insert(not HIT) and they use Easton's H nocks.  The Easton Axis use the HIT insert and the X nock.   The difference in diameter is very slight though.
Title: Re: Beman Centershot vs Axis Trad?
Post by: jkm97 on July 26, 2013, 02:47:00 PM
Gotcha you. I just noticed that myself.
Title: Re: Beman Centershot vs Axis Trad?
Post by: nineworlds9 on July 26, 2013, 04:41:00 PM
Axis trad is basically the replacement for the Beman MFX
Title: Re: Beman Centershot vs Axis Trad?
Post by: ishoot4thrills on July 26, 2013, 05:31:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by nineworlds9:
Axis trad is basically the replacement for the Beman MFX
Except for the difference in weight.

Beman MFX Classic 500= 9.7 gpi

Easton Axis Trad 500= 8.9 gpi
Title: Re: Beman Centershot vs Axis Trad?
Post by: Bill Carlsen on July 26, 2013, 05:37:00 PM
The Beman Bone  Collector series is nothing but a dressed up MFX.
Title: Re: Beman Centershot vs Axis Trad?
Post by: Sirius Black on July 26, 2013, 06:59:00 PM
I shoot the CenterShots and really like them. Full length they were 31 1/2", but I use them at 31" even, so no problem (400 spine).
Title: Re: Beman Centershot vs Axis Trad?
Post by: nineworlds9 on July 26, 2013, 07:23:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by ishoot4thrills:
 
QuoteOriginally posted by nineworlds9:
Axis trad is basically the replacement for the Beman MFX
Except for the difference in weight.

Beman MFX Classic 500= 9.7 gpi

Easton Axis Trad 500= 8.9 gpi [/b]
YES!  I'm going to miss the MFX for sure.  My favorite arrows!  Skinny and heavy, and EASY to tune!!
Title: Re: Beman Centershot vs Axis Trad?
Post by: LimBender on July 26, 2013, 10:56:00 PM
I am hunting with center shots, cheaper and not a big HIT fan were my main reasons - a nice arrow!  Also comes with the 50/75 brass inserts.
Title: Re: Beman Centershot vs Axis Trad?
Post by: Brianlocal3 on July 26, 2013, 11:32:00 PM
I too am not a fan of the HIT system so I tried the centershot and they are fantastic arrows. I'm cheap though so I stuck with my ICS hunters
Title: Re: Beman Centershot vs Axis Trad?
Post by: Pheonixarcher on July 27, 2013, 01:18:00 AM
Can someone give the actual difference in diameter on these shafts please? I'd like to try the smaller diameter, but am not a big fan of the HIT inserts either. Also, which shaft is easier to find footing for? Thanks.
Title: Re: Beman Centershot vs Axis Trad?
Post by: LimBender on July 27, 2013, 11:48:00 AM
Don't have measurements, but It is a really small difference between the two and they both use 9/32 points.  The Centershot uses same inserts and nocks as the old ST Epics (maybe same shaft), and is clearly thinner than other arrows like GT Trad, Trad Only, and CX Heritage.
Title: Re: Beman Centershot vs Axis Trad?
Post by: Sirius Black on July 27, 2013, 11:51:00 AM
I think the Beman Centershot is 9/32. Plenty thin enough I think.