Looking For A Goldilocks Arrow

[Trumpkin The Dwarf]

Does ANYONE make a 34" 300 spine arrow that's not a micro? I have a Toelke SS (50@33") that is really tuning strangely. After months of trying, the best tuning shaft I've found is a 34" Easton Axis 5mm in 260 spine with a metric crapload of point weight. Really would like to find something in 300 spine that I can hunt with (need the 34" shafts to clear a broadhead nicely). I just don't fancy shooting 725 grain arrows at 165fps when I could shoot 650 at ____ fps.

 

[wildwilderness]

That’s a pretty long shaft to shoot, especially for a Dwarf. Unfortunately I am not familiar with that long of shafts availability. Are there custom options if you call manufacturers? Probably pricey though

 

[bowhuntercoop]

Prolly black eagle if I had to guess, they make a bunch of 34 inch shafts. I would think a 340 spine with a basic insert, 100 grain head would tune, toelkes love weak spines. Call Dan, he will give ya some arrow build info for that bow for sure.

 

[Trumpkin The Dwarf]

Prolly black eagle if I had to guess, they make a bunch of 34 inch shafts. I would think a 340 spine with a basic insert, 100 grain head would tune, toelkes love weak spines. Call Dan, he will give ya some arrow build info for that bow for sure.

I’ve tested the Easton version of that shaft in 340 and it was wildly weak. It’s the fourth Toelke I’ve owned and is an anomaly of a bow. It’s stupid fast for a Toelke bow and needs way stiffer arrows than any of the others.

 

[Beendare]

There are sellers on Ali Express that will custom cut you that arrow. You probably have to buy a few dozen to make it worth their time...but I know they will do it. FWIW, I've used the Linkboy and Accmos shafts for years- excellent, and bought from AE with no issues but it will be longer shipping times. Typically they are 1/4 to 1/3rd the price of Easton/GT/ Victory shafts. Now I order them from Amazon.

 

[Trumpkin The Dwarf]

There are sellers on Ali Express that will custom cut you that arrow. You probably have to buy a few dozen to make it worth their time...but I know they will do it. FWIW, I've used the Linkboy and Accmos shafts for years- excellent, and bought from AE with no issues but it will be longer shipping times. Typically they are 1/4 to 1/3rd the price of Easton/GT/ Victory shafts. Now I order them from Amazon.

I’ve never bought on AliExpress. Any pitfalls or scam issues? And how do you ask for custom lengths? I’d be very interested if the arrow quality is good

 

[lelliott8]

I would reach out to safarituff, Big Jims or daysix and see if they could pull a few that are long enough for you before I would buy off Ali. Big Jim Dark Timber are just a touch under 33", but Jim is a big guy so he might have a secret stash of longer ones.

 

[Beendare]

I’ve never bought on AliExpress. Any pitfalls or scam issues? And how do you ask for custom lengths? I’d be very interested if the arrow quality is good

I've made about 6 transactions on AE, no problems. I suppose it's like any other platform with the potential of a scam. Some of the outfits I bought shafts from advertised to contact them if you wanted something custom cut.

My main complaint with AE was the shipping time was sometimes long. I just use Amazon now. I don't know if they are all quality, but the Linkboy and Accmos shafts are as good if not better than the major Brands here. In fact, My bet is many of the brands are having these outfits make them and slapping their own decal on them.

 

[Trumpkin The Dwarf]

I've made about 6 transactions on AE, no problems. I suppose it's like any other platform with the potential of a scam. Some of the outfits I bought shafts from advertised to contact them if you wanted something custom cut.

My main complaint with AE was the shipping time was sometimes long. I just use Amazon now. I don't know if they are all quality, but the Linkboy and Accmos shafts are as good if not better than the major Brands here. In fact, My bet is many of the brands are having these outfits make them and slapping their own decal on them.

Have you spine checked them? Would love to know if they’re close to their rating.