New arrow build for 2026 - Muley & Whitetail

[180splitg3]

Axis are almost always the best option, I tried the 5.0 and never again. I am playing with Easton sonic so far great and you can build them with a traditional insert and not much bigger than Axis 300 vs Sonic 300

what happened with the 5.0? I've not heard great things but just curious...

 

[Wheels]

I would suggest getting a half dozen Axis 340’s to try. Use the standard 16gr insert and slide some Iron Will collars on, I’ve had no issues with durability with the collars on my Axis arrows.

 

[Wilderlife]

The Terra Firma Sicario or Vertex would both likely be good options. I'm not sure how easy they are to find in America but they're priced very well.

 

[Alanders]

I love the RIP XV with an ethics outsert and sleeve. It has been a deadly combo for me. I use the same arrows for 3D.

 

[180splitg3]

I would suggest getting a half dozen Axis 340’s to try. Use the standard 16gr insert and slide some Iron Will collars on, I’ve had no issues with durability with the collars on my Axis arrows.

I have 6, 340 spine axis laying around. Total arrow weight is 465 with standard insert and no collar. I have been shooting them a bit - need to see what the FOC is on them. If I go with something in the 8.8 gpi range and a 50 grain insert - I would end up around 14% foc - which I like

 

[Pramo]

what happened with the 5.0? I've not heard great things but just curious...

Out of 18 match grade 5 broke shooting targets not from impacts but arrow slaps, literally just broke in half mid arrow. 4 have held a bend and are outside .006 I just threw those away. Killed buck and the arrow broke in 3 prices

They did fly great but I have no confidence in them from a durability standpoint

 

[180splitg3]

Out of 18 match grade 5 broke shooting targets not from impacts but arrow slaps, literally just broke in half mid arrow. 4 have held a bend and are outside .006 I just threw those away. Killed buck and the arrow broke in 3 prices

They did fly great but I have no confidence in them from a durability standpoint

Thanks - appreciate the feedback!