Skinny arrows? And some ponderings

[Gen273]

Anyone out there using the ultra skinny carbon arrows? If so, what are your thoughts?

In my mind, I would think that in theory the smaller the arrow is the more forgiving and accurate it could be. My thinking is that it would put the center of the arrow closer the cut of the riser. I would also think that you would have more room to get around the riser at the shot. Furthermore, I think that the low weight and stiff spine of some of these skinny carbons would lend it's self to being front loaded. Of course I am just thinking out loud

So, What say you?

[RidgeRat]

At the club I belong too in south Florida, the traditional shooters come out on Sundays. There are 2 guys there that shoot recurves and use those ultra skinny carbons. I can't remember the diameter, but it's less then a 9/32". They look like they would fit into a regular plastic straw. I talked to them about the diameters and I can't recall the exact number they quoted. I don't recall the make and the possible number was 600?  Anyhow, these guys shoot 45-50# bows.  They had the fall away arrows rests and dial up plungers to adjust the arrows. Bottom line, the arrows flew like darts. They said less wind issues. The points were tiny as well.  I've read a lot of chatter about wind resistance and speed on these nano shafts. I can only say that from what I observed, they shot straight and fast. These archers typically only shoot field archery as well, so they are being used for a specific purpose. The fletchings were 2-3" at most as well.

[monsterbuck]

[AR RidgeRunner]

I've shot Axis shafts a little. Just finished a little 1 pc hybrid that came in just under 50#@28. I had some Axis 500s and they shoot like darts out of it. They're small diameter but have a thicker wall than larger diameter shafts so they should be pretty tough. They definitely put you closer to true centershot. I've done a little stump shooting with them and they're no worse for wear. I'm thinking about trying some of the new Axis wood grain traditionals.

[ChuckC]

The old Beeman hunters were about as skinny as they came.  They worked fine.  
ChuckC

[Saluki55]

I use the Beman MFX classic shoot straight very durable and has the best penetration of all the arrows i ever used. Ive used them with Longbows, recurves, horsebows(no shelf ),everything seems to like them

[JRY309]

I have some of the new Easton Injexion arrows,very skinny a G-nock size.I have only shot them alittle,they are the 480 spine and weigh around 405 grs..They fly great out of my 45# bows and penetrate the target very well.I haven't shot them that long but want to try them in some higher wind shooting to see how they react.So far I like them very well,very tough shaft.Just limited on point weight at 100 grs..But they are the same size as Victory VAP,they have inserts that are not HIT inserts.They allow the use of the larger 8/32"
screw in points instead of the Deep Six 6/40 thread used in the Injexion.They come in for a 9/32" point and 5/16" point and a standard insert at 43 grs. and a steel insert at 110 grs.I was thinking of trying those inserts in the heavier spine Injexion and be able to use heavier points to get the weight up for my heavier bows.

[Bowwild]

I've used Beman MFX Classics 600 and 500 out of 46-48# recurves since 2010. I will switch to the newer Easton Axis n-Fused Traditional (also distributed by Easton).

I've dabbled with a few other shafts (Easton Legacy Aluminum and Gold Tip).  I'm sold on these extremely durable carbons. I think you listed most of the reasons I like them. I find them very easy to tune and they are heavier than most other shafts which is important to me because my total length arrows are between 27-28".

[Roughrider]

I shoot the Easton Axis Full Metal Jacket size 300 and my wife shoots the 500's.  They fly very well, are very tough, penetrate better than any other shaft I've used, but are expensive - about $100+ just for a dozen shafts. For the way they work, I'll pay the price.

[ishoot4thrills]

Originally posted by Saluki55:
I use the Beman MFX classic, shoot straight, very durable and has the best penetration of all the arrows i ever used. Ive used them with Longbows, recurves, everything seems to like them

Same here.          

[LCH]

I use the MFX's they are my favorite. LCH

[deathwind]

Cabels's use to sell one of the skinny shafts that were called SST and they took the outserts. I bought the last few dozen that I could find when I heard they were going to discontinue them. I've shot everything from moose to antelope and deer with these shafts and I still feel they are the finest hunting shafts that have been made. I gaurd the use of these shafts like gold. I bought the outserts from flitemate and still have some put back for when I bring these shafts out. I wish they still made them. If you find something you like, you should stock up on them because they'll get discontinued.