New bow, Arrow Advice

[1woolie89]

Hello all, I just swapped out my #60 Turbo for a #60 Bowtech Reign 7. I was having issues with the Turbo and my shoulder from a motorcycle injury and made the switch. With the Turbo I was at 280 fps shooting a Axis 340 @ 425 grains, now with the switch my Reign in comfort setting (feels good on my shoulder) I'm shooting the same arrow @265 fps constant.

Should I keep this set up? Or possible move to a 8 grain per pound arrow for more momentum-500+grains? Iff so any recommendations? Will Be using this for hunting. Thank you all I appreciate any feedback -Will

Bowtech Reign 7 @60 pounds (comfort)
29.5 inch draw
425 grain easton axis 340 arrow
265 fps

 

[Ag111]

Congratulations on picking out a terrific setup. Bowtech Reign is supposed to be an excellent bow. From an outsiders perspective, I wonder if you maybe would have been better off with the Reign 6. I used to shoot 7" bows and then recently switched to a 6" BH bow (Obsession). The new bows these days are so good that I dont think there is a big difference in "Shootability" between a 6" and 7" bow.

That said, I think 425gr @ 265 is plenty of horsepower. I might stay away from large cutting diameter broadheads if I was you, especially mechanicals. I would stick with a good 2 or 3 blade fixed blade that will have a good chance at creating two holes.

BUT.. just because 425 @ 265 should be plenty doesn't mean it is the ideal setup. Depending on the ranges you are shooting, I personally would go with a heavier arrow. I recommend Black Eagle Deep Impacts with a 125 grain head. That will put you around 500 grains. My back-up bow is a 7" 335 IBO bow @ 60 lbs and im shooting 550 grain arrows (total weight). It is a very hard hitting set up.

 

[1woolie89]

Congratulations on picking out a terrific setup. Bowtech Reign is supposed to be an excellent bow. From an outsiders perspective, I wonder if you maybe would have been better off with the Reign 6. I used to shoot 7" bows and then recently switched to a 6" BH bow (Obsession). The new bows these days are so good that I dont think there is a big difference in "Shootability" between a 6" and 7" bow.

That said, I think 425gr @ 265 is plenty of horsepower. I might stay away from large cutting diameter broadheads if I was you, especially mechanicals. I would stick with a good 2 or 3 blade fixed blade that will have a good chance at creating two holes.

BUT.. just because 425 @ 265 should be plenty doesn't mean it is the ideal setup. Depending on the ranges you are shooting, I personally would go with a heavier arrow. I recommend Black Eagle Deep Impacts with a 125 grain head. That will put you around 500 grains. My back-up bow is a 7" 335 IBO bow @ 60 lbs and im shooting 550 grain arrows (total weight). It is a very hard hitting set up.

Thanks for the reply and info, I have been looking at black eagle with some heavy inserts and 125 wac'em 4 blades. I plan on keeping it 60 and under, 80 yards being really stretched ( for me anyway). I like the sound of a 500 grain pile driver , I really appreciate the reply thank you!

 

[roadrunner]

I prefer 3 blade Wac'ems as opposed to the 4 blade, although 4 blade have done well with complete pass throughs on elk with a similar setup as yours (430 gr arrow even).

 

[Ag111]

Ive heard nothing but great things about the wac'ems. Good luck, should be a great setup when you are finished. QAD Exodus is another excellent one to try. Fly amazingly well and very forgiving to form or tuning.

 

[1woolie89]

I prefer 3 blade Wac'ems as opposed to the 4 blade, although 4 blade have done well with complete pass throughs on elk with a similar setup as yours (430 gr arrow even).

Thank you, that's good I know. I have the 3 blade wacem and they do blow threw my Block Target 6 inches out the back.

 

[1woolie89]

Ive heard nothing but great things about the wac'ems. Good luck, should be a great setup when you are finished. QAD Exodus is another excellent one to try. Fly amazingly well and very forgiving to form or tuning.

Awesome thank you I'll have to look into those, currently I'm looking In front of me Wacem expandable 2 blade-100g, NAP Killzones trophy tip 110 grains weighed, and Stinger buzz cut 100g and also the 3 blade wacem 100g. Will have to see what the new bow likes for now.