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

 

[ATL]

Just want to give you an option you may not have considered, not trying to convince you.

I was shooting 5mm shafts for 20+ years and always put up with the terminal end component issues that small diameter shafts have. I tried a 6mm shaft a few years ago and enjoy working with the internal components they allow for so much more. No need for collars, half outs, etc.

I am currently shooting the Black Eagle Spartan 350 .001. It has performed so well for me. I am shooting more accurately than I ever have, broadheads fly great, etc. The Spartan comes standard with a flanged 29 gr. steel insert, and additional screw-in brass weights are available to adjust FOC as you wish anytime.

I have not shot them, but another possibly good 6mm shaft would be the Easton Sonic 6.0.

Both options are relatively light allowing to build the front up weight wise if you wish. I shoot 27” draw, 67#, 100 gr. head and 59 gr. insert, 25.5” arrow totaling approximately 405 gr. 14-15 FOC. For you the 300 spine would be more appropriate, and you could likely get close to your preferred 475 gr. finished arrow.

Both of these options save quite a bit of money as well.