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Big Game Hunting => Bow Hunting => Topic started by: janttihunter on August 19, 2013, 09:14:53 AM

Title: Ics hunter vs ics hunter pro
Post by: janttihunter on August 19, 2013, 09:14:53 AM: Does anyone know the difference? I shoot the ics hunter , and saw the pro version for a good price. I just wondering if they shoot similar. I looked on the beaman site but didn't see a difference besides being camo lol.
Title: Re: Ics hunter vs ics hunter pro
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 19, 2013, 09:42:40 AM: I'm guessing but normally pros have tighter tolerances one weight and arrow straightness. Camo arrows will normally way more than standard black carbon arrows also.
Title: Re: Ics hunter vs ics hunter pro
Post by: pianoman9701 on August 19, 2013, 09:59:44 AM: Both have been discontinued by Beaman. I just tried to purchase some. The new replacement is Nightfall
Title: Re: Ics hunter vs ics hunter pro
Post by: janttihunter on August 19, 2013, 02:49:58 PM: I didn't realize they were discontinued.

So the "PRO" means there more accurate weight/straightness?
Title: Re: Ics hunter vs ics hunter pro
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on August 19, 2013, 03:12:28 PM: Pros .002 starightness vs .003 straightness on ICS Hunters. Plus the pro is Camo.
Title: Re: Ics hunter vs ics hunter pro
Post by: sakoshooter on August 19, 2013, 05:00:30 PM: The biggest difference is the gpi. ICS Hunters are heavier than the Hunter Pros. 9.3 vs 8.8 gpi on a 340 shaft.
Title: Re: Ics hunter vs ics hunter pro
Post by: demontang on August 19, 2013, 05:06:39 PM: I shoot both and they both shoot great and seem tough
Title: Re: Ics hunter vs ics hunter pro
Post by: biggfish on August 19, 2013, 06:38:29 PM: If you go to Dick's Easton carbon raiders are ICS bowhunters which as it was explained to me are the same as the ICS hunters with out the nock and insert upgrades. The information I got was from an Easton rep.
Title: Re: Ics hunter vs ics hunter pro
Post by: pianoman9701 on August 21, 2013, 07:40:39 AM: Quote from: sakoshooter on August 19, 2013, 05:00:30 PM
The biggest difference is the gpi. ICS Hunters are heavier than the Hunter Pros. 9.3 vs 8.8 gpi on a 340 shaft.

My camo hunters are 10 gr/". The replacement Nightfalls are 9.3 but dropped lower on the target, which surprised me.
Title: Re: Ics hunter vs ics hunter pro
Post by: MIKEXRAY on August 21, 2013, 07:59:47 AM: I shot the ICS hunter and the ICS hunter elites ( name then ) about three years ago and the only difference was the tolerance of straightness. The little extra for the elites was worth it to me as my groups did tighten up and more arrows out of a dozen spin tested perfect with a broadhead. The regular hunters I would get six great ones for hunting and deem the rest practice, since I have been buying the better arrows I would say ten are " hunt worthy" out of the dozen and I feel that is a better value money wise.
Title: Re: Ics hunter vs ics hunter pro
Post by: janttihunter on August 21, 2013, 09:08:42 AM: Ok great thanks for the input everyone! I am buying them as my hunting arrows and wanted to make sure they shot the same or better.
Title: Re: Ics hunter vs ics hunter pro
Post by: demontang on August 21, 2013, 12:16:21 PM: Quote from: pianoman9701 on August 21, 2013, 07:40:39 AM
Quote from: sakoshooter on August 19, 2013, 05:00:30 PM
The biggest difference is the gpi. ICS Hunters are heavier than the Hunter Pros. 9.3 vs 8.8 gpi on a 340 shaft.

My camo hunters are 10 gr/". The replacement Nightfalls are 9.3 but dropped lower on the target, which surprised me.
Thats because the are a slimer arrow which will need your rest adjust for center shot
Title: Re: Ics hunter vs ics hunter pro
Post by: pianoman9701 on August 21, 2013, 01:20:52 PM: Quote from: demontang on August 21, 2013, 12:16:21 PM
Quote from: pianoman9701 on August 21, 2013, 07:40:39 AM
Quote from: sakoshooter on August 19, 2013, 05:00:30 PM
The biggest difference is the gpi. ICS Hunters are heavier than the Hunter Pros. 9.3 vs 8.8 gpi on a 340 shaft.

My camo hunters are 10 gr/". The replacement Nightfalls are 9.3 but dropped lower on the target, which surprised me.
Thats because the are a slimer arrow which will need your rest adjust for center shot

Yeah, I was planning on a paper tune today. Thanks Demon
Title: Re: Ics hunter vs ics hunter pro
Post by: demontang on August 22, 2013, 06:49:28 AM: No problem. Im in process of tuning my bow to the goldtip prohunter today sinve I was set up for axis which let me down :bash:
Title: Re: Ics hunter vs ics hunter pro
Post by: pianoman9701 on August 22, 2013, 07:47:24 AM: I got it tuned last night. Bheads and fields are hitting the same place. Thanks for the reminder.