New arrow build for 2026 - Muley & Whitetail

[180splitg3]

Standard RIP or RIP TKO would be great option. Both have been durable from what I have built the last couple years for people (30 dozen sample size). I’d also just stick with the stainless 50gr insert they come with now. I don’t see the cost benefit to using HITs with TI collars as they are pricey.

Old aluminum half outs were durable and protected shafts. Have seen those survive and have seen them bend just needing to replace the aluminum half out. The new SS 50gr should improved.

Is that what they're coming with? A 50 grain insert? Or is it a half out? I thought they were a 60 grain half out...

 

[bowhuntercoop]

I’m weird and have running the same set up for prolly 20 years. Basic gold tip hunters in 340 spine, standard insert and 100 grain head.

I’ve used 50 grain brass inserts when I wanted more wieght for elk and bigger hogs.

26 inch draw, 60-80lb bow. Current rig is an lift x. 385 grain arrow going low to mid 290s.

I blew through a buck this year at 43 yards and had a complete pass through using my tied and rue reaper 1 3/8 3 blade pro series.

Only time I don’t get a full pass through is when the arrow sticks in the off side shoulder. I gotta check the journal but I don’t remember the last time I had penetration issues. I’m over 60 whitetail with the reapers.

Build an arrow that will get ya 280-290 fps and run it and go kill stuff. Jealous of yalls long draw lengths…