Arrow decision

[J.G.]

So I am suffering from a case of paralysis by analysis this year deciding on what hunting arrows to build. I mostly hunt elk and white tails but am planning a diy trip to New Zealand in February to chase red stag and maybe a spring beat hunt. I have a 28” draw, 73 lbs, 27.5” arrow and IW broadheads. I’m between victory vaps and rips. If I did my math right my total weoght with the vap is 470 with 16% foc. The rip will be 475 with 18% foc. So I’m stuck between a slightly smaller diameter shaft and a slightly higher foc. The Vap does have a cool factor for me. I know either one will work on anything I’ll be chasing which makes it harder.


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[Bump79]

It really boils down to components. If you're shooting IW and Micros then the way to go is to use their Syndercore. If you're not, then just go 5mm. I like the RIP TKO series. I'd also check out their new HLR. I think they come with their stainless halfout too.

In my opinion a HIT and collar is the way to go. I wouldn't touch a aluminum halfout. Even the 50 grain steel halfouts I have are subpar at best.

 

[Skerhunter]

Personally I stick with properly spined 5mm arrow and basic components (brass inserts and bar) and focus on tuning/form vs worrying about them looking cool/testing new components.

With all the options out there today you can really get into the weeds with arrow builds. I don’t see a huge benefit building up the front of the arrow or micro shafts. It’s going to cost more and I’ve never broke an arrow where any of that stuff would have helped. Usually last ~6” if arrow is damaged if I break one. That’s my rant for the day…

Good luck on your hunts this year - hunt red stag with a bow is a dream hunt of mine!

 

[Trial153]

RIPS, IW hits and collars or Podium Steel halouts