Easton FMJ or Axis opinions

[quicknick]

I was reading through some posts about arrows because I have thinking lately about trying out some new arrows. I currently shoot Axis arrows but for some reason the FMJ's are calling my name, I cant put my finger on why. Another issue is I feel that I am right on the edge of the 400 or 340 spine cusp. My draw length has been 29" but I finally got myself measured and I came in at 30", drew back at 30" and felt alot more comfortable as well. At 29" draw the 400 axis arrows shot tighter than the 340's but I am wondering since I went up an inch on draw length if I should get the 340's. 70lb draw weight. I guess I should just get the 340's and if I have to I could bump up to 125 grain broadheads?

Besides all of that I would like some opinions on what guys think about the easton axis vs. the fmj arrows.

Thanks a bunch

 

[Shane13]

My son and I have been shooting FMJs for the last few years. I have nothing but good things to say about them. The only time either of us has failed to get a pass-through was when Zach shot a boar hog quartering away and buried the broadhead in the off side shoulder bone. The kinetic energy you get from the added weight is awesome. You do sacrifice a little bit of speed, but not much.

The main reason I switched to them though was to minimize the risk of a shattered arrow sticking through our hand. Zach was 13 or 14 when I made the switch. He didn't always remember to flex his arrows before every shot, and he was getting strong enough to start moving up in draw weight. I wanted the metal jacket as an added layer of protection against that. But aside from that part, I'd still shoot FMJs. They perform well for me.

 

[quicknick]

Nice, thanks for the info. Have you had any trouble with them bending or being damaged at all?

 

[Shane13]

When that boar fell, he fell on the arrow and snapped it. Other than that, we've not had any damaged. They'd bend or break if abused enough.

 

[Maxhunter]

I've shot FMJs they came out on the market. I think they're the best hunting arrow IMO. They shoot straight and hit hard. I don't think you go wrong using them.