[PatB90]

I like an arrow between 400 and 450gr out of MY setup(s), I have a longer DL at 30" and shoot between 65 and 75lbs peak. 4 fletch, no offset no helical. This is just what I've found to be the best for my use.

Appreciate it definitely going to go with something in the 400 to 450gr range

 

[trzeciakwojtek]

It really depends on your draw length and poundage

Go with the heaviest arrow you can build that can shoot 285 - 300 FPS. Its all subjective from there.

If your arrows are too fast, they might be too light and can be affected by wind. Heavier also penetrates better* to some degree (* because some people will get triggered by this). And a relatively heavy arrow will be more resilient to deflection by twigs or leaves if you gota shoot through some junk at your Booner Buck.

If its too heavy then a deer can easily duck or move, causing a non-lethal shot or miss, at 25+ yards. Additionally, an arrow that flies the flattest will give you the most forgiveness in terms of your up/down miss.

For the reasons above, that's why I believe the 285fps - 300fps is the sweet spot. Get the heaviest you can build.

Size: 4mm is my favorite since it penetrates better and doesn't get affected by wind as much.

 

[Bisch]

Any arrow you can get to tune well out of your bow!!!!!

Bisch

 

[pulleye16]

yep, one that's properly spined and shoots straight!

 

[MNarrow]

Gold Tip Hunter XT

 

[PatB90]

I’ve been using Easton FMJs the last couple years and they’ve been great. 70lbs, 29” draw. Good luck!

Thanks good luck to you also.

 

[westksbowhunter]

Looking for the best all around arrow for whitetail ?

One that is tuned to your bow and weighs 10-12 GPP. And they should smell like cedar!

 

[skinnyindian]

It really depends on your draw length and poundage

Go with the heaviest arrow you can build that can shoot 285 - 300 FPS. Its all subjective from there.

If your arrows are too fast, they might be too light and can be affected by wind. Heavier also penetrates better* to some degree (* because some people will get triggered by this). And a relatively heavy arrow will be more resilient to deflection by twigs or leaves if you gota shoot through some junk at your Booner Buck.

If its too heavy then a deer can easily duck or move, causing a non-lethal shot or miss, at 25+ yards. Additionally, an arrow that flies the flattest will give you the most forgiveness in terms of your up/down miss.

For the reasons above, that's why I believe the 285fps - 300fps is the sweet spot. Get the heaviest you can build.

Size: 4mm is my favorite since it penetrates better and doesn't get affected by wind as much.

I agree that it depends on your draw length and draw weight, but for me to hit 285 fps, I'd be shooting a sub 350 grain arrow. Not something I'd want to hunt with. I'm 60# @ 28" and my 420gn arrow is moving about 265 fps. You guys drawing 30+" or 70+ lbs live in a different world than most!

My shop tells me that the average customer they see has a 27-29" draw length and is pulling 55-65 lbs. They obviously see customers outside of those ranges, but the majority fit those parameters.

 

[ruebelrichard]

Black Eagle - Renegade is a tough light arrow you can load with tip weight. I shoot 27" draw 70#'s with 300 spline arrow a 125 gr BH and it weights about 435 gr. and tough as nails. flies like a dart.

 

[mightymite04]

just dont get them from the box at walmart

I have killed a pile of deer with bar codes on them. I currently shoot the vital impact 35 dollars for 6... some nock tuning required for 1 or 2 per 6

 

[Dreamer]

I know we aren't supposed to sell products in this forum, but I thought this would a great opportunity to introduce y'all to my new line of fully customizable arrow shafts. These come in a variety of lengths and can be modified to any spine you choose. It's been a long time since we've had anything this customizable on the archery market, buy now!

 

[deadquiet]

The one you tuned your bow to. There is no magic arrow. People what you to think that and some aren't as tough or pull harder than others or they have pro's & con's but as a hunter if they are tough and the bow is tuned well the differences in arrows is a literal drop in the bucket to your overall success.

BUT I'm not trying to sell you arrows and I don't have a Kool-Aid mustache.

 

[SDguy]

I have worked with a lot of different arrow configurations over the years. The experience has caused me to gravitate towards heavier & stiffer hunting arrows. While your experience & or application may be different than mine.

My example has been a guy with a 30" draw length & pulling 70 lbs in the early years & 60 to 65 lbs I'm more recent years. These days I prefer a arrow at least 450 grains total arrow weight though I find over 650 grains is getting to be more than I'll prefer.

I would say study various arrow spine charts & when in doubt go with a bit stiffer spine arrow. I have shot offerings from Easton, Victory, Grizzly stick & Gold tip as well as others. Most every thing I have tried has served me well

 

[sinko]

Best is subjective. I've killed close to 100 deer with a bow and there's no arrow that checks all the boxes. For the most well rounded at a fair cost I saw Gold Tip Hunter series, Durability i say Sirius, Accuracy was the now discontinued ACC, and penetration FMJ, but that's just one guys opinions.

 

[Dale_B1]

Some people get hung up on heavy arrows and speed. Mine weight in around 365 and speed is about 265, guess what they still get the job done.
Well tuned bow, arrow properly set up, scary sharpe broadhead, placed in the proper spot, done deal.

 

[UGA fan]

I agree that it depends on your draw length and draw weight, but for me to hit 285 fps, I'd be shooting a sub 350 grain arrow. Not something I'd want to hunt with. I'm 60# @ 28" and my 420gn arrow is moving about 265 fps. You guys drawing 30+" or 70+ lbs live in a different world than most!

My shop tells me that the average customer they see has a 27-29" draw length and is pulling 55-65 lbs. They obviously see customers outside of those ranges, but the majority fit those parameters.

I wish my arms were longer. I found out a long time ago that as long as you hit 260 FPS you only need two pins for deer hunting out to 40 yards. Set the first pin at 25 and you're good from 0-32. Set the second at 35 and you're good from 30-40.

 

[06 SB]

I have used XXX75s, XX78s, GT Hunter, Hunter XTs and Easton Axis 5mm. All worked well because the bow was tuned, spine was correct, the broadhead was sharp and I practiced a lot. Weight was 395 or 425gr with the GTs and Eastons. I never cared about FOC. Do not over think it.

 

[sawtoothscream]

Killed them with standard size arrows and skinny arrows. Both do their job.

My arrow for this year is victory vf tko, added a 50 gr weights to the insert and they shoot great and come in at 438gr which is perfect for me.

 

[Mr. Ken]

My setup right now is the PSE Omen at 50 pounds of draw weight and 29.75 inches of draw length. The arrow is the Gold Tip Series 22 plus cut to 28 inches CTC, with a white wrap and 4 orange heat vanes. The broadhead is the Cutthroat 200 grain fixed COC 2 blade head. Total arrow weight is 480 grains at 242 fps. I have a pin for 20 and for 30 yards. I might set the 3rd pin for 40 yards.

 

[legion_archery]

Goldtip HunterXT best arrow ever made and ever will be made!!

Pick the correct spine, pick the right vanes, tune the bow and go kill deer with them! Don't worry about f.o.c or any of the stupidity on youtube