Arrow help

[peterk123]

I am in the need of some help. I've been shooting the same setup for the most part for a long time. Hate to make changes to my arrows because it screws with everything else. But a new string is going on after hunting season and I'm upgrading my hha one pin to the dial style. New drop away rest may go on as well. So at this point I figured why not revisit the arrow.

I shoot a RealmX at 62lbs and 29"draw. Current arrow setup is Gold Tip Hunter 340, with 50 grain inserts and 125 grain Wasp Drones. Occasionally, a Spitfire will get used.

I've gone away from using wraps, but that is going to change. These old eyes need all the help they can get. I'm also considering lighted nocks. I think they will come in handy on these western hunts, especially where there is tall grass. But I know nothing about them, so any advice is greatly appreciated regarding them. Curious also if adding weight to the back of the arrow makes a difference. I prefer fixed blades, but will listen to opinions regarding mechanicals. I'm also wondering if going with a two blade single bevel would be more effective on elk, and deer, given their durability and ability to twist while entering the animal.

My arrow weight is 455 grains. I figured it was always a good compromise between not too heavy and not too light. But that is also up for debate and change. I have had good luck with the shafts I use and I have eight that I have not built up yet.



Finally the vanes. I use blazers. I put an offset into them. Those too are up for discussion.

Thanks

Pete

 

[Bump79]

I don't see anything wrong with your arrow setup.

Personally, I like a 5mm or 4mm (with the right components) but there's nothing wrong with a standard diameter arrow. Blazers are loud but steer well, I'd say you could move to a quieter vane that steers just as well. AAE Airazr 26, DCA Super Sabre and more.

The whole single bevel thing is overblown IMHO. Guys are blowing 2" Hybrid mechanicals through bulls. I wouldn't worry aboit penetration. Focus on flight and durability.

 

[Mighty Mouse]

If you want to change things up, go for it, but there’s nothing at all wrong with your current arrow setup. A little bit of extra rear end weight from a wrap or lighted nock (if you choose to add them) neither helps nor hurts. Speed/trajectory change from that little bit of extra weight will likely be imperceptible.

 

[peterk123]

If you want to change things up, go for it, but there’s nothing at all wrong with your current arrow setup. A little bit of extra rear end weight from a wrap or lighted nock (if you choose to add them) neither helps nor hurts. Speed/trajectory change from that little bit of extra weight will likely be imperceptible.

Thanks. I might just add a white wrap and call it a day. Been reading up on lighted nocks. Seems like just another thing to possibly fail. White wraps seemed to help me find the arrow after the shot when I used them years ago.

 

[Bump79]

Thanks. I might just add a white wrap and call it a day. Been reading up on lighted nocks. Seems like just another thing to possibly fail. White wraps seemed to help me find the arrow after the shot when I used them years ago.

Standard diameter lighted nocks are pretty good generally. It's the 4mm that are the worst and 5mm is meh, okay, you'll have some issues but it's not a big deal with 5mm.

The diameter helps durability of cramming what they need to into a lighted nock with a .245 ID vs a .204 or .166"

 

[Bump79]

Thanks. I might just add a white wrap and call it a day. Been reading up on lighted nocks. Seems like just another thing to possibly fail. White wraps seemed to help me find the arrow after the shot when I used them years ago.

Another helpful thing is a reflective wrap. Or just a reflective strip in front of your current vanes, I have a pile of 3m tape I could send ya some. They light up awesome with a headlight.