Podium HIT inserts

[Eastonsgrandpa]

Thought I’d share my experience. I have typically used Iron Will HIT inserts in 25 grains. They fit nice and are well manufactured. The grain weight varied two grains either way and about 1/3 of them hit right at 25. Never been one to worry about a couple grains and have zero complaints about them.

Last couple years I went with titanium half outs and have liked those, but with the new Easton 5.0 dropping, I was thrilled to finally be able to get back to American made and not shoot an Axis log.

Saw Podium Archer came out with 25 grain HIT and figured I’d give that a roll as it’s free shipping and 10% off with the discount code.

Ordered 48 of them as I ordered four dozen 5.0 arrows.

Gotta say, I’m really impressed so far. I weighed every single one. None hit dead on 25, but all but six weigh 24.8 and the other six are 24.7. Most consistent inserts I’ve found and with the above code and shipping, much cheaper.

Thought I’d pass this on if anyone is looking to buy soon.

 

[ChuckC]

You going to run the collars with them? I am looking forward to reviews because I am thinking I might switch over to these in the spring.

 

[Bump79]

Ethics makes a really nice HIT now as well.

 

[Eastonsgrandpa]

You going to run the collars with them? I am looking forward to reviews because I am thinking I might switch over to these in the spring.

I am. Just the standard that come with the arrows. I’ve seen them and they seem real nice. My first two dozen will be here tomorrow. I like that these collars are short. Some of them cover too much making you cut the shaft longer.

 

[OutdoorAg]

Thought I’d share my experience. I have typically used Iron Will HIT inserts in 25 grains. They fit nice and are well manufactured. The grain weight varied two grains either way and about 1/3 of them hit right at 25. Never been one to worry about a couple grains and have zero complaints about them.

Last couple years I went with titanium half outs and have liked those, but with the new Easton 5.0 dropping, I was thrilled to finally be able to get back to American made and not shoot an Axis log.

Saw Podium Archer came out with 25 grain HIT and figured I’d give that a roll as it’s free shipping and 10% off with the discount code.

Ordered 48 of them as I ordered four dozen 5.0 arrows.

Gotta say, I’m really impressed so far. I weighed every single one. None hit dead on 25, but all but six weigh 24.8 and the other six are 24.7. Most consistent inserts I’ve found and with the above code and shipping, much cheaper.

Thought I’d pass this on if anyone is looking to buy soon.

If you dont mind me asking...

Whats the advantage (is there one?) of having a weighted HIT vs extra weight on the field point/broadhead.

Ex: Standard HIT + 125gr point/head --vs-- 25gr HIT + 100gr point/head

 

[Eastonsgrandpa]

If you dont mind me asking...

Whats the advantage (is there one?) of having a weighted HIT vs extra weight on the field point/broadhead.

Ex: Standard HIT + 125gr point/head --vs-- 25gr HIT + 100gr point/head

Don’t know that there is one either way other than the standard is aluminum and these are steel. I don’t like using anything aluminum as it’s easily bent or damaged. Probably not something that would be an issue since it’s internal, but it’s something I stay away from in general. Both will add weight to the front. I use 125 grain heads and then add desired weight with inserts and other things like this collar.

The arrow ends up at 440 grains with just under 17% FOC which is a great target in my mind.

 

[roosiebull]

If you dont mind me asking...

Whats the advantage (is there one?) of having a weighted HIT vs extra weight on the field point/broadhead.

Ex: Standard HIT + 125gr point/head --vs-- 25gr HIT + 100gr point/head

As noted, stronger material and versatility. I like 175gr total up front, so I like a 50gr insert and 125gr heads

Just depends on what you’re looking for. I don’t like being stuck to heavy heads and light inserts, there are a lot more options for 125gr heads

I’m just gluing everything together and gluing it in as one piece, I don’t know why I haven’t always done that

 

[butcherboy]

I’m really interested in the 5.0 arrows as well. I’m a fmj guy so their new fmj max has me even more interested in them. I just use a 50 grain brass insert and a 100 grain broadhead. No collar.

 

[5MilesBack]

Don’t know that there is one either way other than the standard is aluminum and these are steel.

I've been using the regular 16gr aluminum and 50-75gr brass HIT's for almost two decades. I have never bent, broken, or damaged a single HIT. And I'm the poster child for shooting a lot of stuff that normal people don't shoot.

 

[Beendare]

I've been using the regular 16gr aluminum and 50-75gr brass HIT's for almost two decades. I have never bent, broken, or damaged a single HIT. And I'm the poster child for shooting a lot of stuff that normal people don't shoot.

Same here....

 

[nettereo16]

I've been using the regular 16gr aluminum and 50-75gr brass HIT's for almost two decades. I have never bent, broken, or damaged a single HIT. And I'm the poster child for shooting a lot of stuff that normal people don't shoot.

and you're the guy with like a 34" draw if I remember correctly! I've also not had a single issue with either aluminum or brass HITs but it's interesting to see other options come out

 

[5MilesBack]

It's closer to 32.5" but ya.......lots of energy. I'm also frugal, so the cheaper the better......as long as it still works well.

 

[TheTone]

I went with standard inserts and 25 grain iron will collars with my axis. I sing 100 grain broadheads. I’m shooting them 125 grain field points without the collars since I shoot a lot of bag targets and don’t want the collars hanging up. Also gives me the option to shoot 125 grain broadheads without the collars

 

[TripleJ]

I went with standard inserts and 25 grain iron will collars with my axis. I sing 100 grain broadheads. I’m shooting them 125 grain field points without the collars since I shoot a lot of bag targets and don’t want the collars hanging up. Also gives me the option to shoot 125 grain broadheads without the collars

I like your style, this is exactly what I’ve been doing since I switched to Axis arrows 4 years ago. Makes it easy since I can still use all the 100 grain broadheads I already had.

 

[Eastonsgrandpa]

I've been using the regular 16gr aluminum and 50-75gr brass HIT's for almost two decades. I have never bent, broken, or damaged a single HIT. And I'm the poster child for shooting a lot of stuff that normal people don't shoot.

I have no doubt I’m overthinking it. But that lack of confidence in aluminum makes me second guess. Probably just part of my adhd but….

The funny thing is that I don’t second guess using the brass hits and brass isn’t nearly as strong as steel.

I probably need counseling. But the copayment would eat up gear money.

 

[TheTone]

I think the chances of bending an aluminum outsert is way, way higher than the chance of bending a traditional insert or HIT. I can only think of one or two inserts I’ve bent in over 20 years and I’ve always shot an aluminum insert. There just isn’t the the leverage being applied to bend them the same way you see with an oursert

 

[OutdoorAg]

I dont even know how a guy would bend a HIT without also rendering the arrow unuseable.

I've driven quote a few Axis 5mm's into tree trunks and had to spin the arrow out, leaving the field tip behind. No damage to any of the HITs. None that I'm aware of.

Spin on a new FTip and get to shooting.

 

[Roosterstraw]

What’s the best way to install a hit insert with a collar? If you’re using a collar you would want the insert moved towards the front of the arrow to make up for the collar width. This would make sure the broadhead is screwed all the way in to the insert. But how do you account for the collar without permanently gluing in your broadhead?

 

[roosiebull]

I've been using the regular 16gr aluminum and 50-75gr brass HIT's for almost two decades. I have never bent, broken, or damaged a single HIT. And I'm the poster child for shooting a lot of stuff that normal people don't shoot.

It’s certainly not a problem, I have shot 100’s of arrows with hits with all hard impacts on either rock hard desert ground or sage hunting sage rats, hits with no collars, and the only thing that has happened was a little brooming on the end, and blown out nocks, but don’t bend inserts or break arrows, that still surprises me

Brought some BE renegades one year and was bending half out