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If you were going to invest in new arrows…

Iron_llama said:
Thanks! That's good to hear. I got the best arrow flight at 735gr, which surprised me, but can't argue with bullet holes...
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It's always a give and take lol. I usually select an arrow, and let the tune dictate the weight, but I'm still not a super heavy TAW fan yet (although I love FOC). Arrow cast is my primary concern with my personal hunting setup. I don't really care about the trajectory arc other than the increased odds of brush interference on a tight window shot... I find that I like to be able to shoot at least 60 yds. for practice purposes, although my target setups usually fall off around 95-120 yds. On my last target setup, I could shoot that 620 gr. TAW to 97 yds. before I ran out of calculated aiming points lol.
 
bowhunthard88 said:
It's always a give and take.
I find that I like to be able to shoot at least 60 yds. for practice purposes, although my target setups usually fall off around 95-120 yds. On my last target setup, I could shoot that 620 gr. TAW to 97 yds. before I ran out of calculated aiming points lol.
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I have some 620gr Vulcans, I had to make my own sight tape for them. I ran out of sight clearance at just over 70 yards .
Most of my 'normal' builds I could get out to 100 yards no problem...
 
phatkaw said:
I have some 620gr Vulcans, I had to make my own sight tape for them. I ran out of sight clearance at just over 70 yards .
Most of my 'normal' builds I could get out to 100 yards no problem...
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I have this bow set up with a Garmin, so I'm limited by the space for projection onto the glass. I could get more with a Fast Eddie XL or similar, but...
 
I tried and liked several arrows over a lifetime.
In my garage are wood, fiberglass and carbon arrows from years of shooting
I recently tried Victory tko arrows in both my recurve and compound bow.
Hands down my new favorite arrow. I use hot melt on them and have not had one pull out.
A friend of mine has won many tournaments on every level and loves easton axis.
He recommended them to me saying you will love the thin diameter shafts.
I looked into them and after lengthy comparisons went with Victory instead.
I have to say it again, I love these shafts.
50 grain outsert.
 
LOSTnWoods said:
BE rampage 300‘s. .001“ straitness. I switched from Easton 340’s match grade. I am very pleased with BE Rampage.

now I have 2 1/2 dozen Eastons for god knows what now.
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They are easy to sell, especially the Match Grade Axis. Good arrows.
 
Bigfoot522 said:
If no one else has said this when you like an arrow, make an effort to buy several doz.
I have had arrows phased out on me several times over the years.
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Agreed I am sitting on a pile of Axis. 340, 300 and 260 spine. Whenever I see them pop up I buy them just to be safe. I am currently shooting 260, but can make any of them fly well. They are awesome.

Current setup is
260 spine
28-7/8in
75grain insert
25grain collar
Nockturnal
125/150 grain head
7inch wrap
4 heat vanes
615-640 TAW

Prior was
340 spine
28-7/8in
15 grain insert
15 grain collar
Nockturnal
125/150 grain head
7 inch wrap
4 heat vanes
500-525 TAW

Both work and tune, I have no problem using either. I haven't messed with the 300 yet, but just collect them as I see them if a good deal is present. I am confident they will work fine as well. Whenever I see a deal I buy any of the 3. Can never have to many.
 
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Bigfoot522 said:
If no one else has said this when you like an arrow, make an effort to buy several doz.
I have had arrows phased out on me several times over the years.
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You are correct. I could/should have bought more.
my life is basically making sure the wife and kid are happy, then shooting my bow/hunting. So sometimes it’s fun to try out a new arrow when the wife/kid are straight. Lol.
 
Right now I’m liking the Goldtip Airstrike. 8.5 grains per inch for the 300 spine.
 
Air strikes here right now too. They come with nock collars and footers, I think they call them ballistic collars though. Stainless inserts available separately if you're going Ashby style but I'm at about 16% with a 125 head
 
Bigfoot522 said:
If no one else has said this when you like an arrow, make an effort to buy several doz.
I have had arrows phased out on me several times over the years.
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Spot on. I had Easton Hexx's and absolutely loved them but they don't make them anymore. Currently building some BE Rampages in .300 spine as my replacement
 
J.P. said:
Sirius Archery Apollo will be my next set. Best GPI for spine I’ve seen. Quality of carbon is top notch. Lifetime warranty too.
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They have a new .204 as well, a lighter gpi, the supernova sd.
 
Samcirrus said:
What are they like pulling Out of targets?
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Not bad I guess. But I don't have experience with many other shafts to compare them to.
They do have some sort of coating on them that they advertise as making them easier to pull. I seem to remember that the coating aids in penetration (??) but it would probably be pretty minimal.

That coating might be problematic for some fletching glues, but I swear by tape...no issues with tape sticking to these shafts.
 
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