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Title: Beman Classics
Post by: MCS on October 06, 2007, 10:26:00 AM
I have the opportunity to get Beman Classic arrows at a very good price.  The problem is I don't know which ones to get.  My bows range from 47# to 55# @25".  What arrow do you recommend I get, the 500's, 400's or 340's?  If possible I'd like to use the same arrow for all my bows.  Thanks for your help.

Mike
Title: Re: Beman Classics
Post by: James Wrenn on October 06, 2007, 10:48:00 AM
The 500s would be your best bet.
Title: Re: Beman Classics
Post by: MCS on October 06, 2007, 05:15:00 PM
Thanks James. Mike.
Title: Re: Beman Classics
Post by: Jwilliam on October 06, 2007, 05:25:00 PM
500's. Start out long, you can insert one arrow, and then pull the nock off and cut off of the back of the arrow. Keep cutting the arrow in 1/2" increments,until you get them flying good. them cut the rest of your arrows to that length.

Bill
Title: Re: Beman Classics
Post by: MCS on October 06, 2007, 08:52:00 PM
Do I have to use those spacers up front. Or can I get away without them. Thanks Mike.
Title: Re: Beman Classics
Post by: JRY309 on October 07, 2007, 12:14:00 AM
Are these Beman ICS Classic or Beman MFX Classic?I too think 500's would be your best choice.I shoot some Beman MFX Classic 500's out of 5 different bows just by changing the point weight and some leave alone.You can do alot with carbons,but like said start out long and trim alittle at a time until you get good flight.What spacers upfront are you asking about?
Title: Re: Beman Classics
Post by: 3dmuzzy on October 07, 2007, 08:16:00 AM
Mike,my draw and specs are very close to yours,I use the 500s cut to 28in with 100grain inserts and 125gr tips.You will like these arrows alot..ED
Title: Re: Beman Classics
Post by: MCS on October 07, 2007, 08:17:00 AM
They are the MFX Classics. In the 3Rivers catalog it says to use the adapter ring to   provide a smooth transition between shaft and point. Is this really necessary? Thanks Mike.
Title: Re: Beman Classics
Post by: Bird Dog on October 07, 2007, 09:01:00 AM
I think you'll find the 500s a little stiff at your draw length. You'll probably need a couple hundred grains up front as 3dmuzzy indicated.
Title: Re: Beman Classics
Post by: sar on October 07, 2007, 10:50:00 AM
Depends on your center cut and draw weight.  I can shoot 340s and 400's out of my 58# black swan by changing the point weight.
Title: Re: Beman Classics
Post by: JRY309 on October 07, 2007, 04:21:00 PM
MCS the adapter ring is not really needed,they make Easy pull points for axis/mfx in 125 and 145 gr. they are designed for a smooth transition to the smaller diameter shaft.Those adapter rings make the transition better with broadheads or 11/32 points.What I did on my MFX 500 Classics was to foot it with a 1" piece of 2020,now any 5/16 point will fit flush.And 5/16 points are availible in so many more weights and makes the end of the shaft very tough.And those adapter rings run about $14 to $16 a dozen,you can foot your shaft for next to nothing with a scrap shaft.
Title: Re: Beman Classics
Post by: MCS on October 08, 2007, 09:21:00 AM
Thanks guys. Mike.
Title: Re: Beman Classics
Post by: strick9 on October 08, 2007, 10:08:00 AM
you need 9/32 field points ...from Saunders...they come up to 125 grn and they are working on some 145grn...