Post by: Buck_stalker on June 22, 2009, 05:22:40 PM
MT-3 Martin Ocellot. The old ones. Like from the '70's I believe, and I've been practicing a lot in my back yard(it's 30 yds.) and I've been pretty consistent and deadly. :IBCOOL:
My question is, is it better to hunt with aluminum or carbon fiber arrows?
Post by: Little John on June 22, 2009, 05:39:26 PM
Post by: colockumelk on June 22, 2009, 06:39:28 PM
Pros:
Aluminums are straighter thus more accurate
Carbons are straight enough that they are more accurate than you are. They are tougher, last longer and will stay straight longer.
Cons:
Aluminums start out straighter but if you miss the target or bumb one of your arrows with another then your aluminum is now useless and shouldn't be used again. You'll go through a dozen arrows just practising. Again they start out straighter but don't end up that way.
Carbons don't start out as straight as aluminums.
Post by: Todd_ID on June 23, 2009, 09:00:30 PM
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Post by: Todd_ID on June 25, 2009, 01:28:55 PM
I will say one thing, you guys make aluminums sound like there as fragile as a wet noodle, not sure if you mean too. I had a dozen XX78 for three years, shot at least 4 nights a week and hunted for those three years with them and still have 8 of them. They are a little tougher then described above, not saying they are better then carbons, just saying they ain't POS either. I like a heavier arrow for hunting, makes the bow quieter and you get much better penetration. :twocents:
All very true here. We used to kill a critter or two each year with aluminums somehow. My opinion is that carbon is simply a better mousetrap.
Post by: WDFW-SUX on June 25, 2009, 01:50:37 PM
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Post by: Hoytstaffshooter83 on June 25, 2009, 03:07:38 PM
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Post by: matlockmike on June 26, 2009, 09:15:35 AM
I've been shooting the 300 full metal jackets with blazer vanes. They seem to fly straight for me. I'm shooting 290fps with a 465 grain arrow topped with the Shuttle T's. Great combo so far!
Full Metal Jackets all the way. Best of both worlds.
Have taken two elk and a tree with them. I still use those arrows for pratice and they still fly true. ;)
Post by: mossback91 on June 26, 2009, 10:56:35 AM
I've been shooting the 300 full metal jackets with blazer vanes. They seem to fly straight for me. I'm shooting 290fps with a 465 grain arrow topped with the Shuttle T's. Great combo so far!
Full Metal Jackets all the way. Best of both worlds.
Have taken two elk and a tree with them. I still use those arrows for pratice and they still fly true. ;)
Whats the score on the tree??? :chuckle:
Post by: xXx Archery on June 26, 2009, 11:38:39 PM
I have a man crush on my new ACC prohunters.that is what I will be shooting this year out of my pse omen....390 ACC Pro hunters
Post by: mossback91 on July 03, 2009, 07:25:12 PM
Post by: WDFW-SUX on July 03, 2009, 08:09:54 PM
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Post by: elkoholic1 on July 06, 2009, 11:10:13 AM
Post by: mossback91 on July 06, 2009, 11:22:08 AM
eveyone makes a good point about both, im always worried about penitration so i likea heavyer arrow as couch stated, ive taken many arrows and tested with broad heads through 1 1/2 inch sheets of plywood my 2314 easton xx75 have always given me more penitration. till now these latest easton full metal jackets give me about 5 in more penitration :drool: its not all about speed although speed is good. if your like me and on a budget hard to beat the price of a good quality alluminum arrow, if you can afford $120 a doz :yike: id go withthe easton full metal jacketsthis jus my :twocents:
Thats my problem.......the 120 a dozen does not appeal to me at all.........but arrows do last longer than a box of bullets!! lol
Post by: WDFW-SUX on July 06, 2009, 11:25:27 AM
Post by: elkoholic1 on July 06, 2009, 11:37:10 AM
Post by: jackelope on July 06, 2009, 11:42:14 AM
I like nice arrows...however I dont shoot grouse and I feel like im missing out on fun Id have with cheaper arrows :dunno:
i hunt with st axis but carry 1 epic with a judo tip that shoots close enough to the same as the st axis for the grouse. not super cheap arrows but not st axis either.
Post by: WDFW-SUX on July 06, 2009, 11:43:04 AM
Post by: coachcw on July 06, 2009, 12:19:29 PM
Post by: elkoholic1 on July 06, 2009, 12:54:40 PM
Post by: SHANE(WA) on July 07, 2009, 04:28:59 AM
Post by: jackelope on July 07, 2009, 10:44:46 AM
Yeah I keep meaning to do that Im too cheep to buy a dozen arrows for grouse :chuckle:
i've got extras...about 2 dozen of them. you're welcome to a couple of them if you want.
:dunno:
Post by: halflife65 on July 07, 2009, 12:42:20 PM
By the way, when you're trying that trick where you close your eyes and focus on the arrow release, do so OUTSIDE. I was in the garage trying that this winter when it was about 5 degrees, missed the target from about 3 feet and shot some boards I had stacked behind it. Sounded like a gunshot and my wife got pissed...I crapped my pants.
Post by: h2ofowlr on July 07, 2009, 10:57:22 PM
I have been shooting goldtips. Is there really a better arrow out there in a Trad grain pattern. I had been looking at Beman..
I have shot the Beeman for the last 4 years. Great luck with them. I am trying a dozen goldtips per recommendation. I will see how they work. They are being made up currently.
Post by: flashover52 on July 07, 2009, 11:22:52 PM
I finally had one blow apart the other day. I had a field tip hit dead on with a metal bird house feeder post (1/2" wrought iron!!! :bash:). To think I grazed the stinking target and hit that thin thing from 45 yards. >:(
I'm thinking of upgrading to the Maxima's but will have to do some looking around now after reading the other posts here.