Little help with brand of arrows

[daddie63]

Hey there

I'm asking this question for my son who's new into archery. I don't archery hunt(yet) so I'm no help. He's looking for recommendations on brand of arrows to use for an upcoming hunt this year. He can use between 30-31 inch arrows and likes Carbon Express but not sure what other brands he should consider.
Thanks for any help.

 

[elkguide]

For hunting I use Easton Axis Nanos or Easton ACC's.

 

[Jeff Martin]

I honestly think you are asking Ford vs Chevy question. With that said I truly believe you can not go wrong with Easton, GoldTip and or Black Eagle. I have shot all 3 and happened to robin hood a BE today

 

[daddie63]

So black eagle it is... Thanks for the help. I just read him both your responses. Thanks guys

 

[5MilesBack]

What's his draw length? Is he shooting traditional or compound? What draw weight bow? I shoot 30" arrows and have a 32 1/2" draw length.

 

[daddie63]

Shoot i cant remember his draw length off hand. I wanna say its 31-32 he's got long arms being 6'5. It is a compound bow and 70lbs draw weight.

 

[kodiakfly]

Can't go wrong with Easton. I've shot Eastons since the 90's. A/C/Cs and now FMJ's.

 

[daddie63]

Thanks for the responses guys.

 

[Manosteel]

I have been using Gold Tip for years but brand isn't nearly as important as getting the proper spine for what ever arrow you shoot. For any particular brand I always go with straightness Tolerance of .003 or better, usually I use the .001's.

 

[5MilesBack]

Shoot i cant remember his draw length off hand. I wanna say its 31-32 he's got long arms being 6'5. It is a compound bow and 70lbs draw weight.

That's why I was asking. Lots of good brands of arrows, but when you start needing a stiffer arrow than a .300 there are certain arrows I gravitate to. The Easton Axis .260 spine is a good arrow, as are the Black Eagle Rampage 250's. I shoot some Gold Tip Kinetic 200's as well. I have a brand new dozen of the BE Rampage 250's all made up and pretty by Jerry at South Shore Archery if he might be interested.

 

[elkguide]

When ever I have any serious questions about arrows, I call Jerry at South Shore Archery. An encyclopedia of knowledge.

 

[Where's Bruce?]

I like the Axis too...the smaller diameter is less impacted by wind and penetrates better. The 10.3gpi gives em plenty of punch.

 

[kingfisher]

Have heard about bending of axis. Not true?...not sure as I have never had them. Just may be something someone can clear up for us.....

 

[daddie63]

Im realizing I dont know jack sh*t about archery. Im thinking a lot of this spine tolerances and what not are foreign to him as well. I will have him read all your responses so thanks again all. Very appreciated.

 

[BackcountryMT]

Have heard about bending of axis. Not true?...not sure as I have never had them. Just may be something someone can clear up for us.....

Not on the Axis, but on the Full Metal Jacket, which is the same micro diameter. The FMJ is made up of a carbon core and aluminum outer, which can be bent. Bending will generally be a by product of the arrow being pulled out of the target at weird angles.

 

[2blade]

nothing wrong with carbon express either

 

[xcutter]

I am a big fan of Gold Tips. I saw this torture test in person and it was very impressive. Check it out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNE6ZHVz8xY

 

[5MilesBack]

Im realizing I dont know jack sh*t about archery. Im thinking a lot of this spine tolerances and what not are foreign to him as well.

At long draw lengths and heavy draw weights it all becomes even more critical.

 

[5MilesBack]

I am a big fan of Gold Tips. I saw this torture test in person and it was very impressive. Check it out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNE6ZHVz8xY

You have the wrong video linked.......this one just had Tim talking the entire time. It's kind of funny as I shoot the Kinetic 200's and I don't find them all that tough.

 

[xcutter]

My bad here's the right video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmqdA9B0OcM

One thing that I noticed when they did this torture test was Gold tips arrows ability to come back straighter than the other arrows. The Carbon Express arrow was the only other arrow that came close. Most of the other arrows were bent and junk after bending them.