Easton 5.0 vs Victory HLR (Results)

[Deadman's Point]

Never had anything like this happen with the lower GPI Black Eagle X-Impacts, Gold Tip Airstrikes, Victory RIP TKO, or VAP. All the post hunt research on HLR failure issues I did yielded similar experiences with damage/breakage in the same spot.

 

[aMurderOfCrows]

Never had anything like this happen with the lower GPI Black Eagle X-Impacts, Gold Tip Airstrikes, Victory RIP TKO, or VAP. All the post hunt research on HLR failure issues I did yielded similar experiences with damage/breakage in the same spot.

Older thread but interesting.

This time of year I start wasting a lot of money tweaking stuff and experimenting. I’ve bought a pack of Easton 5.0 and I just started shooting some Airstrike. I may also order the GoldTip Quantum Black Label.

Doesn’t seem the GoldTip 5mm are very popular and was wondering about their durability.

Lots of negatives on Easton 5.0 durability but I had to try them.

 

[Deadman's Point]

Just an odd update. After a couple weeks of waiting for a response from Victory customer service, I was told they’re going to send me replacement Rip TKO arrows. I mean, I still have over $500 in a two dozen arrow build that I can’t use and now I have to cut and completely resight my bow during hunting season. What an absolute PIA for arrows designed for hunting, but obviously not tested well in practical application.

 

[doc holiday13]

Old post, but folks should know the HLR drawback before they go deep into them. This was a front shoulder hit on a whitetail doe at 42 yards. No penetration with a 430 grain 29 carbon to carbon shaft at over 300fps.

Were you also using Hyde's for that shot? If so thats a bit disapointing to see that they aren't punching through a scapula. Also disappointing that an arrow is breaking with a direct hit like that

 

[Deadman's Point]

Were you also using Hyde's for that shot? If so thats a bit disapointing to see that they aren't punching through a scapula. Also disappointing that an arrow is breaking with a direct hit like that

Yes, 100 grain Hyde.