Black Eagle Deep Impact vs Easton FMJ/Axis

[NDguy]

Having a heck of a time picking out my new arrow setup. So many options out there, I think I have narrowed it down between Easton FMJs and Black Eagle Deep Impacts. I currently am shooting CE Blue Maxima 250s and I think my arrows are a bit too light for a "do all arrow". I haven?t really given much thought to arrow selection in the past so looking for some guidance.

I shoot a Hoyt Nitrum 30, have a 26? draw and am shooting at 65lbs I swap between 100gr Slick Tricks and Hypodermics. I upgraded to a 5 pin MBG Ascent Verdict this year too. I mainly hunt whitetail but will be going after mule deer, antelope, and eventually elk in the upcoming years.

I don?t know much about Black Eagles outside of some stuff on this forum and Rokslide. What would be the main benefits of one over the other? FMJs obviously getting more weight (I think around 425gr or so) where I would be around 400-410 gr with the Black Eagles.

I have built a few different ones on the Blackovis custom arrow builder because I like being able to pick all white or pink and white vanes with a white wrap. They have pretty good prices for picking out your own colors and whatnot.

General thoughts from you guys and gals would be appreciated!

 

[CODAK]

I would go with axis until you starting hunting elk, then switch to 5mm FMJ. Put brass inserts in to add a little FOC to both. I shoot 5mm FMJ and 50 gr inserts for my elk and deer set up

 

[DanPickar]

Out of the two I would say Black Eagle. With carbon technology what it is now I don't understand what the appeal of having something that will bend (aluminum) on an arrow (FMJ) in the era of quality carbon. There's many way to obtain a heavier arrow. 125 grain head on a stiffer arrow will do it. Steels inserts will do it. Gold tip has some options and the 350 Bloodsport Evidence (10.2 gpi) with a steel insert will give you plenty of weight (over 500 grains if you want it).

 

[Slugz]

I shoot FMJS and have for a while. Just have no reason to change. Yes the carbon technology is a ton better now and there is no real "gap" between aluminum or carbon in my opinion. I think today any of the major arrow brands are fine.

With regards to the bending of the FMJ, I've only bent one after hitting a tree or rock. If I was shooting a SD Carbon I would have shattered or splintered something. So for me both would be throw aways.

 

[Ikeepitcold]

Black Eagles are some of the best on the market.

 

[Maxhunter]

The FMJ would be my choice. I've shot them since they came out on the market. It'll be a sad day when they stop producing them.