Best 10gpi arrow setup?

[Titan_Bow]

I really did not want to change up my setup late in the game this year so I ordered some more renegades and had my local shop cut square and install the half outs. Out of a dozen, I only got six that spin perfectly true, 4 that spin ALMOST, and 2 that just seem like the half out is bent as they wobble pretty bad.
I really like the 10 gpi of the Renegades at a 300 spine, but the half outs are just too damn unpredictable to get to spin consistently perfect.
I’m looking for options to move to after this season and would like to hear others opinions. Not tied specifically to 10gpi, just like the heavier overall arrow out of my bow, a Prime Black 5 set at 62# at 29.5” draw. Really looking for a good instert system that takes out the additional factor these half outs seem to induce.



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[Mighty Mouse]

I would ditch the half-outs and go with hidden inserts (HIT's) for small diameter (.204") arrows. Add an external collar if you feel the need to reinforce the front end.

 

[4fletch]

Easton arrows hands down are better arrow to arrow for straight and true than many, many others i have tried. So much so that standard FMJs are truer than match grade from others i have paid more for. That scales down to the less expensive Eastons as well. 5 and 4mm Axis or FMJ is hard to go wrong. As far as half outs, the stainless half outs from Easton are true in my experience. The same can be said for the aluminum half out that comes with the long range. I really like the recess, it was the missing feature i think on the old half outs.
10 GPI its a no brainer for me, Easton FMJs or axis. (12 gpi and 10.7 for 300 spine) You can no joke get 12 for 12 that spin true with regular grade FMJs if you cut them yourself. Ive spent $175 a set on other brands match grade shafts and it took three sets to make 12 "perfect".
Easton really makes a good product. I just built a set of lower grade Easton 6.5 for a friend and even those 5 out of 6 spun true when they were built and that is with him insisting i cut all from the same end so they look good, lol.

 

[N2TRKYS]

Heck, I’ve never had any issues with Gold Tip Hunter or Hunter XT arrows. At about $77/dozen, the Hunter XT 300s are hard to beat.

 

[Mighty Mouse]

Below are some shaft options around 10 gpi (±0.5) at 300 spine if you're considering making a change. I would avoid any type of half-out due to alignment and durability concerns. There are many good insert options for standard diameter shafts. For small/micro shafts, I'd stick with HIT's. Micro HIT's do force you to use heads/points with 6-40 ("Deep Six") threads instead of typical 8-32 threads though.

 

[ZDR]

As mentioned above, Rampages or renegades with HITs coupled with Iron Will collars are great.

 

[Titan_Bow]

Below are some shaft options around 10 gpi (±0.5) at 300 spine if you're considering making a change. I would avoid any type of half-out due to alignment and durability concerns. There are many good insert options for standard diameter shafts. For small/micro shafts, I'd stick with HIT's. Micro HIT's do force you to use heads/points with 6-40 ("Deep Six") threads instead of typical 8-32 threads though.
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Hey thanks for the info!

 

[loganwayne]

im shooting the easton hexx in the 260 spline since they only have 330 and 260. and they have a brass insert that is adjustable 50-75 grains if you wanting to add more weight then just the shaft weight. ive been really happy with them.

 

[Titan_Bow]

As mentioned above, Rampages or renegades with HITs coupled with Iron Will collars are great.

When I picked up these last arrows from my local shop, I asked about a similar weight insert as an alternative to the half outs that came with the Renegades. Now, I dnt know what brand these inserts were, but he had some brass HIT inserts that we tried. I was hesitant to go with them because they seemed pretty loose inside the shaft. Not horribly loose, but enough that it seemed like with uneven epoxy or glue, they might not be sitting perfectly centered. I think I am just going to get through this hunting season with the Renegades, and move to Easton Axis or FMJs for next season.

 

[ZDR]

5mm axis are good durable shafts. FMJs are good until they takes a set or slight bend.