collapse

Advertisement


Author Topic: Got a new bow, what arrows?  (Read 2466 times)

Offline Commando

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Longhunter
  • *****
  • Join Date: Jan 2013
  • Posts: 645
  • Location: Kitsap
Got a new bow, what arrows?
« on: October 30, 2017, 08:17:43 AM »
I got a new hoyt carbon defiant over the weekend and need some new arrows for it. On my old bow I was shooting the black eagle carnivores and with this new bow I’d like to go back to smaller diameter shafts. I was looking at either the black eagle rampages or some full metal jackets maybe the full metal jacket injexions. What the opinions on these? One good thing about the fmj is I can get them at my local store but the rampages is have to order or drive a couple hours to get some new ones.

Offline lamrith

  • Business Sponsor
  • Trade Count: (+11)
  • Sourdough
  • *****
  • Join Date: Apr 2014
  • Posts: 2156
  • Location: Tacoma, WA
    • https://www.facebook.com/pelletpeddler/
    • Pellet Peddler LLC
Re: Got a new bow, what arrows?
« Reply #1 on: October 30, 2017, 11:23:33 AM »
Do you have a sportsmans Warehouse nearby?  I have been partial to their Vital impact series. 

They are a decent Arrow prefletched with 2" blazers made for them by GT but at half the retail price of the equivalent GT.  They come in a wide range of spines now, are +/- .005" straightness.  $37 per 6 including nocks and inserts and usually archery staff will cut to length and glue inserts while you wait.

They are what I used hunting this year and blew right thru the bear I shot, full pass thru plus offside front leg and was laying where I shot him fully intact so they are a tough arrow.  Only ones I have every broken were due to robin hood

Offline J.Brower

  • Political & Covid-19 Topics
  • Trade Count: (+1)
  • Scout
  • ****
  • Join Date: Dec 2016
  • Posts: 364
  • Location: Snohomish
Re: Got a new bow, what arrows?
« Reply #2 on: October 30, 2017, 12:45:12 PM »
For small shafts I like the Easton Axis. Been shooting them the last 6 months or so and am super happy with them.

Offline spoonman

  • Trade Count: (+8)
  • Longhunter
  • *****
  • Join Date: Oct 2012
  • Posts: 676
  • Location: Olympia/Pennsylvania
Re: Got a new bow, what arrows?
« Reply #3 on: October 30, 2017, 01:28:57 PM »
Gold tip pro hunter if you can spend the money or the gold tip hunter xt. More importantly is to make sure you get the right spined arrow for your setup!

Offline blackveltbowhunter

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (+8)
  • Frontiersman
  • *****
  • Join Date: Oct 2009
  • Posts: 3935
  • BLAM
Re: Got a new bow, what arrows?
« Reply #4 on: October 30, 2017, 02:19:40 PM »
All good suggestions so far :tup: Really is a great selection of quality arrows available, find one that meets your criteria and roll with it. If you feel like making a change give it a shot! Nothing wrong with buying 3-6 and shooting them until you find the best arrow for your setup.

I am currently shooting the BE Rampage and have been for awhile now. I like the price point for the tolerance and the fact they have multiple component options, so I can run them heavy out front. If you like alot of weight foreward and your using the FMJ you do end up with a pretty heavy arrow. Not that thats a bad thing, just FYI.

Offline dlipe03

  • S
  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Pilgrim
  • *
  • Join Date: Oct 2017
  • Posts: 15
  • Location: Battle Ground
  • Savage Honey badger
  • Groups: RMEF
Re: Got a new bow, what arrows?
« Reply #5 on: November 01, 2017, 10:26:31 AM »
use bloodsport, they're cheaper, I got some for about 30 for a pack of 6

Offline lamrith

  • Business Sponsor
  • Trade Count: (+11)
  • Sourdough
  • *****
  • Join Date: Apr 2014
  • Posts: 2156
  • Location: Tacoma, WA
    • https://www.facebook.com/pelletpeddler/
    • Pellet Peddler LLC
Re: Got a new bow, what arrows?
« Reply #6 on: November 01, 2017, 01:40:00 PM »
use bloodsport, they're cheaper, I got some for about 30 for a pack of 6
Is that shaft only or nocks, vanes & inserts included?

Offline Commando

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Longhunter
  • *****
  • Join Date: Jan 2013
  • Posts: 645
  • Location: Kitsap
Re: Got a new bow, what arrows?
« Reply #7 on: November 02, 2017, 10:20:54 AM »
Well after thinking and looking at everything I think I’m gonna go with the fmj. I want to have a heavier arrow. Thanks for the info guys

Offline dlipe03

  • S
  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Pilgrim
  • *
  • Join Date: Oct 2017
  • Posts: 15
  • Location: Battle Ground
  • Savage Honey badger
  • Groups: RMEF
Re: Got a new bow, what arrows?
« Reply #8 on: November 07, 2017, 01:05:20 PM »
use bloodsport, they're cheaper, I got some for about 30 for a pack of 6
Is that shaft only or nocks, vanes & inserts included?
All are  included with 50 grain brass inserts

Offline demontang

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Frontiersman
  • *****
  • Join Date: Jul 2008
  • Posts: 3412
  • Location: Selah
Re: Got a new bow, what arrows?
« Reply #9 on: November 09, 2017, 06:16:36 PM »
If you want smaller so a look at victory vap, or gold tip platinum piece both are great arrows and have taken a beating over my old axis :tup:

Offline GodLovesUgly

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Pilgrim
  • *
  • Join Date: Sep 2015
  • Posts: 18
  • Location: Arlington, WA
Re: Got a new bow, what arrows?
« Reply #10 on: November 14, 2017, 03:39:50 PM »
I shoot 5mm 340 Easton FMJ's and they are pretty wicked.  I am super impressed over the past year.  They have a very flat trajectory and get incredible penetration.

Offline Stalkin Prey

  • Political & Covid-19 Topics
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Hunter
  • ***
  • Join Date: Nov 2016
  • Posts: 229
Re: Got a new bow, what arrows?
« Reply #11 on: November 14, 2017, 04:18:00 PM »
Running Easton FMJ'S as well. Haven't had a single issue. Fly straight and hit hard. According to my archery block. Here's to hoping for the late seasons.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Offline Tinmaniac

  • Political & Covid-19 Topics
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Scout
  • ****
  • Join Date: Jan 2017
  • Posts: 326
  • Location: Wetside
Re: Got a new bow, what arrows?
« Reply #12 on: November 14, 2017, 04:27:39 PM »
Amen,7 days and a wake up!5 mm Axis here and no complaints.Good luck archers!

Offline Greg Mullins

  • Trade Count: (+4)
  • Scout
  • ****
  • Join Date: May 2011
  • Posts: 377
  • Location: Spanaway WA
Re: Got a new bow, what arrows?
« Reply #13 on: November 14, 2017, 08:31:14 PM »
Axis

 


* Advertisement

* Recent Topics

Springer Fishing Opportunity 3/29 & 3/30 by Blacklab
[Today at 12:48:56 PM]


Long Beach Clamming Tides by dilleytech
[Today at 12:39:19 PM]


Let’s see your best Washington buck by abhold87
[Today at 12:03:27 PM]


Bearpaw Season - Spring 2024 by bearpaw
[Today at 11:45:41 AM]


Walked a cougar down by Rainier10
[Today at 11:17:49 AM]


SB 5444 signed by Inslee on 03/26 Takes Effect on 06/06/24 by hughjorgan
[Today at 09:03:26 AM]


Springer 2024 Columbia River by WSU
[Today at 08:31:10 AM]


Average by lhrbull
[Today at 07:31:56 AM]


CVA optima V2 LR tapped hole for front sight by Remdawg
[Today at 07:09:22 AM]


Which 12” boat trailer tires? by timberhunter
[Yesterday at 08:22:18 PM]

SimplePortal 2.3.7 © 2008-2024, SimplePortal