Axis Traditional/Beman Centershot????

Bullfrog 1 · September 12, 2013, 08:53:00 AM

Now that these have been out for a while. What are you guys liking? I was a big fan of the original MFX classic. I am shooting GT trads now they fly great with my setup but are no where near as durable. Thanks. BILL

Ron Vought · September 12, 2013, 09:42:00 AM

Bill -

I shoot the Beman Centershot arrows and have bounced them all over the place and have had heavy impact to them while in the target. I have not managed to break one yet. They seem to be a very durable arrow. I also really like break-off 50/75 grain brass inserts that are provided.

Ron

Deeter · September 12, 2013, 10:06:00 AM

Beaman centershots for me as well.

nineworlds9 · September 12, 2013, 10:43:00 AM

Axis trads are the closest thing you'll get to the MFXs. The Centershots are fatter and a lighter gpi but still good arrows.

Tim · September 12, 2013, 12:54:00 PM

I personally don't feel that the new axis traditional shafts are as durable or have the same quality as the discontinued MFX shafts.

nineworlds9 · September 12, 2013, 01:04:00 PM

They don't. The MFX have a thicker wall and higher GPI. I love the MFX, I think Beman simply cheaped out by dropping them.

Cwilder · September 12, 2013, 01:32:00 PM

I have both. I honestly think easton could do better on the finish of both arrows. They seem to fade and come off easy. From shooting ware. I will be selling 23 axis trads soon since they are too weak for my set up.

Sirius Black · September 12, 2013, 06:23:00 PM

The Centershots are great performance wise, but yes, the wood grain finish rubs off, exposing the black shaft underneath. I'm thinking of going to the GT Trads.

Bill Carlsen · September 13, 2013, 08:35:00 AM

Beman didn't drop the MFX. If you buy the Bonecollector shafts they are nothing more than a black MFX with a new name. I've got two dozen and they are just fine.

Tim · September 13, 2013, 09:18:00 AM

Thanks Bill....I didn't know that.

Bowwild · September 13, 2013, 09:53:00 AM

I loved the MFX but I switched to the Traditional this season.

Even though I loved the MFX, I used to regularly chip the finish off the MFX shafts as I shoot a lot. I shoot at least as much with the new Axis Trad and have yet to chip the finish on even one. I don't know how or why but the new Trad is far more durable in my experience. This is the only arrow I'll use now and I have a few dozen of the MFX arrows made up and collecting dust.

I won't allow the "Bone Collector" logo in my house...but that's my decision based upon information I've been provided but keep to myself.