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

 

[Bmoore]

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

That’s about the setup I’m looking at building. I like the idea of a standard style inserts as opposed to the hit. And I can’t seem to find a bunch of negatives to the 6.0 anywhere. So it looks like that’s the direct I’ll go.

 

[ATL]

6mm shafts are easy to work with. I enjoy building/shooting them so much more than small diameter shafts. The Sonic 6.0 is a great option, I shoot the BE Spartan.

 

[BCSojourner]

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?

The Sonic 6.0s got a lot of hype before the new 5.0 hv came out about a month ago. I bought some as well and am looking forward to fletching and shooting them. They are available at a great price point and you know they will be spine-consistent. For my setup there is only 0.3 gpi difference in weight between the 6.0 and the 5.0. I also like the flanged insert much better than the HITs or outserts that come with the 5 mm shafts. Have a feeling the 6.0s will be even more affordable going forward given the launch of the 5.0s. Doubt if I'll notice any difference in penetration or wind drift. You put an IW on front of that shaft, it will more than make up for any difference in the slightly larger diameter for hunting.

 

[Eastonsgrandpa]

Personally, I won’t go back to a bigger shaft. I wish components were better for 4.0 as I’d go that direction. I am shooting the new 5.0 after switching from the RIP TKO. If you get the match grade they also come with collars. Smaller shafts buck wind better and penetrate further. It may not be real noticeable in most situations but I’d rather have those incremental edges wherever they are available.