Any reason not to shoot the Easton Sonic 6.0?

[Bmoore]

So I have been running Victory Rip tkos for a few years, but through a combination of user error, and equipment failure I’m running low on arrows. So I’m getting ready to buy a new dozen and get them built. Doing some research and the 6.0 seems pretty awesome. Any complaints?

For those wondering the user error is I incorrectly installed a half dozen hit inserts too deep or too shallow making 6 arrows unusable. The equipment failure is I’ve had about 6 arrows now where the Easton 2 part epoxy didn’t hold in the TKO and the inserts pulled out. So I’m kinda sick of dealing with the hit. For 8.8 gpi I can run a 6.0 in 300 spine for the same basic build as the TKOs with a 50 grain iron will hit. The kicker is that the sonics would cost a heck of a lot less.

So I’m just wondering if it’s worth it just to switch over to a more standard insert with the sonic (still 50 grains brass) for a big price decrease over the hit inserts in a tko. Thoughts?

 

[Mighty Mouse]

Go for it. The slight increase in shaft size (.020”) will not be noticeable in practice. Your arrows will cost less, and flanged 6mm inserts are easier to install than HIT’s.

 

[Elk Wallow]

The sonics are great imo. I shoot the 300’s with .003 straightness with 50 grain brass inserts and 125 grain heads. They are quite durable too. I’ve only broke one arrow all last year. It’s nice using regular inserts instead of hit or half outs. They’re tough to beat for the price.

Kevin