Phoenix and Carbon Arrows

[xbowhardcases]

Hello,

I am shooting a Phoenix with XX75 aluminum arrows. I would like to make the switch to carbon arrows. Does anyone have a recommended configuration? I have been using spitfire mechanical broadheads at 100 gr.

Also what performance gains can I expect to see in shoot accuracy, distance etc...

thanks

Mario

[Cossack]

My 'Firebird' thrives on a diet of Gold Tip Lazar II shafts, 110 brass insert, aluminum nock and 2" Brazers or Fusion vanes, tipped with 100 gr Slick Tricks or Spitfires. Weigh about 405 grs, +18% FOC. Fly very well. Great terminal performance. Danny Miller sells the same arrow but with 4 inch vanes.

[wabi]

Also what performance gains can I expect to see in shoot accuracy, distance etc...

After trying carbons a couple times I'm still shooting aluminum.

[Dereck]

I shoot GT Lazer II's 22" with brass insert in the front and aluminum on back 2" vanes with a 100 gr broadhead.

These come in at 420 gr total weight and they are consistent as heck.

[georgiaboy]

I'm shooting the ibex...same bow as your's but with the thumbhole stock. Using the excal carbon firebolts and the excal ff string with 100gr spitfires i'm shooting 298fps...and DEADLY accurate!!!!!

[sumner4991]

Performance gains . . .none as far as killing things.

However, I find the carbons to be easier to maintain, thus I keep them longer. A lot longer. Unless I do something stupid, which seems to happen with regularity, they last forever.

[xbowhardcases]

So by performance is there any change in arrow drop? Or distance? My Pheonix right now hovers right around 35-40 yards before I see a lot of arrow drop. I suppose this is good enough for most situations I encounter but is anyone else getting more distance? And if so what is your arrow configuration?

[Bowster]

took my phoenix out today to set up broadheads, 100 grain slick tricks, for our Moose hunt in 4 weeks. Swapped out the field point for the broadhead and bang on out to 50 yards.

As far as gains:
Durability - I shoot a lot and don't have to worry about bending the shafts pulling out of targets.

I make my own arrows and just find the carbon easier to fletch.

I have also been able to achieve a better foc with the added brass front insert and still throw the arrow out at a very respectible speed.

For long shots, you should have a flatter trajectory with the lighter carbon arrow.

I would bet that if I started with aluminum I would still be shooting them. If it isn't broke, why fix it........

just my thoughts.....