Arrows

[BBB]

It seems like I do this every couple years. I want to upgrade my carbon arrows. I shoot lower-end Gold-tips. I like Gold-tips but I would go with a better shaft. How are the AXIS doing? I heard of some immediate problems but it seems like there aren't any more complaints. What would you buy if you could get upgraded arrows? And the final question, I don't want to shoot field points but broadheads all the time, what do you guys think of the smaller vanes? Will they help stabilize my broadheads?
Thanks

 

[Lien2]

BBB -
I shoot the 340 Axis and love them. I do not plan on changing anytime soon (or ever), but if I did, I would look at the new Axis "Full Metal Jacket" arrows, they seem to be great also from what I've heard. If not those, either the Maxima's, or Goldtips. But like I said, I love the Axis I have and do not plan on changing.
If the "smaller vanes" you are refering too are Blazer vanes, I have them on a half dozen of my Axis arrows, and to answer your question, YES they will help stabilize your arrows......A LOT. I only did a half dozen to test them, I will have Blazers on the rest of my arrows very soon! They are coming out with a new Blazer vane soon too, I believe it's a 3 1/4" vane. So it's between the 2 1/2" Blazer and the standard 4" vane that is on most "factory" arrows.
Anyway, I think you are on the right track with both of these. I do quiet a bit of research before I throw my hard earned money into my equipment, I picked Easton Axis arrows and Blazer vanes for very good reasons.
Good luck.

Lien2

 

[Splash]

BBB,

I shoot the exact arrow to the T that Lien2 does and like him could not be more pleased with the set up.

Splash

 

[robinh00d]

i shoot the easton carbon excel 400s, and love them, had no problems at all with them, great arrow, there are many choices out there, it almost always comes down to personal preference tho

 

[slider]

Gold Tip Pro Hunter's!!! Good Luck

 

[Drake]

Shot alot of arrows, been very pleased with the gold tip pro hunters.

 

[elk_horn]

Ive shot the axis and gold tip Im going to stick with gold tip

 

[BBB]

Thanks guys,
Any word on the new Axis shafts? How many of you use the short vanes?

 

[COLO3D]

Gold Tip Pro Hunters, you won't find a better arrow. The tolerances are better than any other carbon arrow. I have shot 100 grain fixed heads the last three years (Gold Tip Centurions). My vane of choice has been the 2.8" Arizona with a strong helical. They have shot VERY well! I set up my wifes arrows with Blazers last year and 75 grain Muzzy's. I figured if they would steer a Muzzy they could steer anything. They did.

 

[BOHNTR]

"The tolerances are better than any other carbon arrow."

Not exactly true. Radial X-Weave Arrows (Pro Series) have the same straightness tolerance (.001) and are matched to within 1 grain as well. Both (GT's and X's) are outstanding arrows and will far excced most hunter's shooting capabilities. It's simply a matter of personal choice.

BOHNTR )))---------->

 

[MBM]

Another vote for the Easton Axis. I am not shooting the blazer vanse but regular AAE 4 inch vanes. Shoots very well from my setup and is a very durable arrow.

Make sure you look close at advertized arrow specs. Some arrows advertized specs are base on a dozen shafts so a spec of .001 would mean some shafts in a doz will be above that and some below. Shafts that are based on a single arrow will mean that avery arrow in a doz will be that spec. Another reason I like Easton shafts.

Mark

 

[Lien2]

IMO, the straitness factor in an arrow is a mute point, as even a +/- .005 is straiter than anyone of us will notice with our shooting abilities and a modern bow

Lien2

 

[NMHUNTNUTT1]

Do you shoot the 2 1/2 in vanes with your broadheads too and if so was there alot more tuneing ? I had a friend fletch up four of my arrows with 3 in vanes , my broad heads are 100 grains ultimate rockets , real small , but they fly great . Sept 04 had complete pass through on a spike elk with this set up . Just wondering how well arrows with broadheads fly with 2.5 in vanes....NMHUNTNUTT

 

[Lien2]

I have not shot b-heads much with the 2 1/2" Blazers. But the reports I have heard is that they fly better than with the regular 4" vanes. The Blazers aren't as long, but are higher, which is apparantly the key.

Lien2

 

[COLO3D]

I have found that the bow required just a good paper tune to start. The broadheads have consistently shot 1 inch low of my field points for every 10 yards, i.e 2" low at 20 and 4" low at 40. I attribute this to the change in FOC in the arrow. I make a slight change to my sight block or indicator pin and am good to go. I think the key is to have a pretty heavy helical to the short vanes.

 

[coonhound40]

I shot the short Blazers on ACC 360's with Muzzy 100grn heads. They shot exactly the same as the 4" vanes I used last year. I didn't see any loss or gain of forgivness or accuracy but it sure is nice to glue the short vanes.

PS I use a 4 fletch configuration.