Hunting Washington Forum
Big Game Hunting => Bow Hunting => Topic started by: HunterofWA on June 12, 2017, 10:07:36 AM
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So I am wondering if someone could give me some pointers on what arrows I should choose?
I am planning on archery hunting deer, and I'd like to know if there are some arrow brands that are not to spendy but still good quality.
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http://www.huntersfriend.com
Call these guys, tell them your budget. (Tell them you are a poor kid with lots of siblings!). I called them, and they honestly steered me towards ICS Behmans. Not expensive. Camo-wrapped arrows are not necessary.
Good luck.
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What's your opinion of spendy? I like Easton FMJ, my wife is shooting the axis I believe and haven't had any issues at all so far. I'm a firm believer in you get what you pay for. Buy once, cry once. I'd rather spend a little more on the front end for something that will outperform and outlast a inferior product rather then eventually having to buy something else anyway. Aim at different targets when practicing, Robbin hooding your arrows is great if you're not the one paying for them. Start adding up arrows, nocks (lighted or standard), fletching and whatever you have on the business end things add up quickly.
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golt tip xt hunters are tough to beat for the price.
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I run a lawn/landscaping job around my neighborhood and am making a bit from that so I'd say my budget would be max of $50. But I would like to get more than 3 arrows
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Where do you live? Could always swing by lucky shot if you're not too far away and see what they have
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Just talked to George, real nice guy by the way, he suggested these: http://www.huntersfriend.com/easton-helios-custom-carbon-strong-bowhunting-arrows.html
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I will second the FMJ. They shoot well, but they are a heavier arrow and it's easier to get the required 6 grains per pound of draw... especially with a shorter arrow.
-croix
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The Customer service is really good, he figured out all the cost and all in the background and was very helpful.
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Gold tip or element are my two go to brands. Gold tip hunters are cheap but great arrows element is a little more and are a heavier built arrow more gpi
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I have been shooting Sportsmans Warehouse Vital Impacts. They are a Gold Tip arrow, private labeled for Sportsmans and very economical, at about 1/2 the price of the same arrow in Gold Tip brand. Lots fo Spines to choose from and usually they will cut them to length and glue the inserts for you when you purchase.
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Probably get lots of flak for this, but IMO high dollar arrows are a semi waste of money. (unless your comp. shooting)I shoot a PSE Mach X and the basic Cabelas hunters arrows, cheap, and accurate enough for me to have killed a deer every year for as long as these carbons have been around.
Practice, confidence in your equipment/ability, and good hunting/shooting ethics, are all that is needed to be successful. Pretty sure arrows were not perfect in the olden days, yet many a critter were taken. :twocents:
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In the "for what its worth" department, I picked up a dozen of the narrower diameter Black Eagle Rampage's a while back to fletch up/try out. They fly like darts out of my new Darton Archery Maverick II (well, when I'm doing my part and shooting well) and, I believe, they're made of some out of this world alloy. Let me expand on that 8). I used the wrong pin while shooting over the bank at my house outside of Rainer a few weeks ago and blasted the poor arrow into an object that "no" arrow should never be shot into.... Oh well, another one down, right? Upon inspection, the insert had MMA'ed back into the shaft about a 1/4" (surprised me to no end that it didn't have worse damage). At any rate, this arrow has flown it's last flight so I did what I do with any other arrow that is ready to move on into arrow heaven and I gripped it tightly in both hands, said a quiet bowhunters prayer, and commenced to break it in two over my knee... Umm, it wouldn't break.. Tried it a second time and the darn thing wouldn't break. They are one tough sonofagun which to me, accounts for a lot. One tough arrow and worthy of consideration if a hunter is looking to pick up some new shaft. Just my meager offerings. RJ
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Thanks for the tips and pointers guys! I think i have my sights aimed on those arrows I posted earlier. I had been previously thinking I could get away with shooting Walmart arrows but that soon proved to be a bad idea...
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Thanks for the tips and pointers guys! I think i have my sights aimed on those arrows I posted earlier. I had been previously thinking I could get away with shooting Walmart arrows but that soon proved to be a bad idea...
I'm sure those will work just fine bud. Just ensure you get the correct spine for your draw weight and length and you'll be in the game.
