Build my Mule Deer Arrow

[TimberMuleys]

Thank you everyone who wrote in their opinion on here, I appreciate it.


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[aMurderOfCrows]

Easton sonic 300. 8.8 GPI. 18, 50 and 75 grain insert options. Full internal flanged insert. Can just about get whatever you want weight and FOC you like.

 

[nphunter]

The fancy set up would be procomps and the Hyde glue in mechanical.

This setup will hit all of your criteria and it worked awesome on elk! I bought the pro comps used. They are 27.5” long, 440gr with 150gr Glue in Hydes and fly 290fps from my 27.6” draw.

OP, I would go with a 300 Pro Comp / Parallel pro, 28.5” long, glue in Hyde and Easy Vanes from Aus. You will be around 450-460gr. You could also do deep six and sevr heads and drop another 30gr and pick up a few fps if that’s what your after.

Costs are similar to the Victory TKO shafts.



This is what the head that went through the above elk looked like after.

 

[JRB7]

Funny enough I just bought a Lift 33 that I'll be shooting @ 75lbs 30" DL and I have been starting to make the same decision.

I have been shooting a 300 spine Easton Axis cut to 28.5" ctc w/ 150 total point weight that finished at 490grns for the last few years, but I am considering switching to either the Easton 5.0 or the Parallel Pro in a 250 spine. I'm going to see what speed I'm getting w/ those 300 axis arrows and go from there.

 

[wildwilderness]

As mentioned I would not want to shoot over 300 fps, especially with a broadhead and longer distances. Just too touchy over all. may not be the opinion you want to hear.

Soooooo- the options would be to lower your poundage- if you shoot 75# well, you will shoot 70# better! The best bowhunter I know (Frank Noska with 3 (almost) archery super slams) kills everything with 60# and he is NOT a small guy. Just easier and more comfortable with less poundage overall and smoother bow.... an less wear and tear on the shoulder.

Go with the heavier arrow- Bow will be quieter and smoother, less critical on form etc.

At some point most stop chasing the speed.

Good luck, so many options out there

 

[seanpistol]

Funny enough I just bought a Lift 33 that I'll be shooting @ 75lbs 30" DL and I have been starting to make the same decision.

I have been shooting a 300 spine Easton Axis cut to 28.5" ctc w/ 150 total point weight that finished at 490grns for the last few years, but I am considering switching to either the Easton 5.0 or the Parallel Pro in a 250 spine. I'm going to see what speed I'm getting w/ those 300 axis arrows and go from there.

250 spine Parallel Pros are heavy

 

[MI223]

I would build some easton 5.0s with halfouts.(I don't really care for collars) Broad heads of choice. I am going to try the aae air RZR hunters.

I use podium archers calculator on the website. It will get you real close idea of TAW and FOC

 

[jimlitzinger]

I would also go with the Easton 5.0s! I have a 30" draw and 71 pound alpha x 33. My arrow is 425 and I'm at 300fps. I like the pin gap and shoot the same setup for 3ds. Strong arrow too!

 

[rem88]

As mentioned I would not want to shoot over 300 fps, especially with a broadhead and longer distances. Just too touchy over all. may not be the opinion you want to hear.

Soooooo- the options would be to lower your poundage- if you shoot 75# well, you will shoot 70# better! The best bowhunter I know (Frank Noska with 3 (almost) archery super slams) kills everything with 60# and he is NOT a small guy. Just easier and more comfortable with less poundage overall and smoother bow.... an less wear and tear on the shoulder.

Go with the heavier arrow- Bow will be quieter and smoother, less critical on form etc.

At some point most stop chasing the speed.

Good luck, so many options out there

What do you mean by touchy?

 

[wildwilderness]

What do you mean by touchy?

Just less forgiving. If your release isn’t clean, or your grip is a bit off, or a slight breeze shakes the bow or your tune isn’t perfect he the faster setup, usually over 300fps tends to be more “touchy” like shoot off or not fly clean

 

[ganngus]

Just less forgiving. If your release isn’t clean, or your grip is a bit off, or a slight breeze shakes the bow or your tune isn’t perfect he the faster setup, usually over 300fps tends to be more “touchy” like shoot off or not fly clean

I am late to the party, but I think this is less of a concern with the bow being tuned properly. I shoot a PSE Omen at 28.5 draw length and drawing at 83lbs. I shoot black eagle x-impacts 250s at 27.5, 100gr iron will deep six single bevel, 50 gr iron will deep six insert, 25gr iron will collar, and three tac driver 2.75 vanes at 6.2gr each. My total arrow weight is at 473 and averaging 319fps. I’ve never had any issues with consistency or accuracy. I dropped a caribou at a long distance in not the greatest of weather conditions a few weeks ago with no issues. Also, this setup will be used for my upcoming mule deer hunt. Again, I think if you have the right equipment that is properly tuned, shooting north of 300fps has some real advantages.