I’ve been shooting Black Eagle Instinct .166 with the 100 grain FOCOS insert/outset system for the last year and they’ve been great.
I’ve found components are the weak link with .166 shafts.
I started with hot melt for the inserts and found they would pull out in the summer. I switched to Insert Iron and I haven’t had an insert come out yet.
The FOCOS system is pretty good, I had to replace a few outsets once they got bent but it’s a pretty simple process and saves the arrow. I also found, the set screw that holds the outset comes loose and requires loctite.
I did notice a reduction in wind drift between .166 and .246 shafts.
I’ve got some Easton Axis .166 shafts with Eastons 150 grain match grade insert/outsert in the mail looking forward to trying them out!
I’ve found components are the weak link with .166 shafts.
I started with hot melt for the inserts and found they would pull out in the summer. I switched to Insert Iron and I haven’t had an insert come out yet.
The FOCOS system is pretty good, I had to replace a few outsets once they got bent but it’s a pretty simple process and saves the arrow. I also found, the set screw that holds the outset comes loose and requires loctite.
I did notice a reduction in wind drift between .166 and .246 shafts.
I’ve got some Easton Axis .166 shafts with Eastons 150 grain match grade insert/outsert in the mail looking forward to trying them out!
