Skinny carbons vs regular carbon

[RodL]

For those who have shot both, in your opinion, do the skinny ones penetrate better than the regular sized ones? Any problems with shooting broadheads? I only shoot 2 blade broadheads out of a 45lb bow. Thanks for your opinions on this topic

Rodney

[Shawn Leonard]

They may penetrate a bit better with a field point but with a broadhead I would say it would be negligible. Shoot what flies best for ya! Shawn

[RodL]

Thanks again Shawn, I have always shot goldtip tradtionals but was curious about the penetration of the slim carbons. Thanks again for the PM about the arrows I was looking for.

Rodney

[Skipmaster1]

I have shot both and have gone back to the Axis/MFX shafts. I think they are tougher than most arrows and I do believe they penetrate a little better. Maybe on through a perfect chest shot....I mean an exit is an exit no matter how much "more" one penetrated. I think with a shot that accidently catches the back of the scapula  or some other bone, the edge would go to the skinny shafts....

[Skipmaster1]

Of course shawn is right though, shoot whatever shoots the best for you!

[Ray Lyon]

Perfect arrow flight would be the #1 choice. If you have that with both, then skinnier is better, all else being equal.

I personally use Axis shafting. It flies great and is extremely durable. I've used AD Traditionals, Grizzly Sticks, Black Hawk Vapor Carbonwood and Beman MFX, but the Axis is what I've found works best for me.

[Javi]

Not only do the skinny shafts like the Axis penetrate better, they also don't get pushed as much by the wind..

[rnharris]

beemans for me very tough fly great too the skinny dia. also puts the shaft closer to center as well great shaft!

carbon express's are my second choice good shaft beemans seem more durable on hard impacts!

[monkeyball]

Skinny is in for me,great flight,super penetration,and quick recovery around the riser makes it all a GO for me.
                           Good Shooting,
                                    Craig

[Jason R. Wesbrock]

I agree with Shawn.

[ishoot4thrills]

Originally posted by monkeyball:
Skinny is in for me,great flight,super penetration,and quick recovery around the riser makes it all a GO for me.
                           Good Shooting,
                                    Craig

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[ArrowAtomik]

They do penetrate better, that is just physics... how much better on a live animal is always hard to say, but on foam, what I have seen, it is pretty clear.

[LimBender]

Other than weight and maybe slightly better grading, what are the difference between Easton Axis and Beman MFX (Beman is owned by Easton)?  

Do you guys have more problems with fletching and inserts on the skinny arrows?

[ishoot4thrills]

Originally posted by LimBender:
Other than weight and maybe slightly better grading, what are the difference between Easton Axis and Beman MFX (Beman is owned by Easton)?  

Do you guys have more problems with fletching and inserts on the skinny arrows?

As far as I know, the Beman MFX Classic is basically an ST Axis with wood grain graphics applied. I may be mistaken though.

I have no problems at all with fletching or with inserts with my skinny Bemans.

[RodL]

Thanks again to all that responded.

Rodney

[Terry Green]

I agree with Shawn and Jason...arrow flight is paramount as well as accuracy and bhead sharpness...all else is a fraction of a difference...skinny is better.....less it breaks.  I'd opt for durability on delivering the goods.  Not saying skinny aint durable...heck if I know...been shooting Arrow Dynamics exclusively for 8 years or so....accurate, good flight and durable...not problem with penetration...BUT, I'm not shooting light draw weight bows either.

[Jim Wright]

I have been shoting the Beman MFXs for a good while now and they are hard to beat in my opinion. They are very consistent in weight and spine as well apparently as I have never shot another carbon quite as well and I have tried a couple. They cost a few dollars more but to me are well worth it.

[DBinAlamo]

I've had good luck with most of my carbon shafts, right now I'm shooting Axis and I do notice a slight increase in penetration on my target, and they are super tough, I'll stick with these shafts for awhile...DB

[JJB2]

Skinnier shaft behind the BH with less friction/drag through the animal should equate to better penetration.  If I recall correctly the Ashby study talked about the benefit of using a shaft that was smaller in diameter than the ferrule of the BH.  BH punches the hole and the narrow arrow follows with less drag, allowing the BH to penetrate better.

I've been using the easton FMJ's and really like em.  Durable, narrow and relatively heavy.

[Southern Sam]

Beman mfx classics for me!  Tough as nails and penetrate very well on hard hits. The wood grain graphic adds the weight to the mfx and the axis shaft in the same spine size does not.  If you want heavier, go with the bemans.