New arrows

[Fire_9]

I’ve gone the heavy route and I’m going to cut it back when I run out of arrows. I’m shooting Victory VAPs that come out to around 550 grains with 240 grains upfront. I think for guys pulling 60-70 lb bows, 475 grains is a pretty good sweet spot. I’d shoot for anything in the 450-500 grain range but wouldn’t worry about foc. You’re going to give up arrow durability if you try to get a high foc and maintain a reasonable arrow weight. I’d steer clear of the FMJs too unless you want to build a really heavy arrow. I’ve never shot them but I prefer to have an arrow that won’t bend

 

[MThuntr]

I just ordered a half dozen Grizzly Stick shafts (tapered carbon shaft). I'll bare shaft tune then we'll fletch when I get that done. I think things are going to run right at 500 given my combination.

EDIT: I talked to a gal at Grizzly Sticks and she paused my order so I could talk with one of their techs and she instead is sending a tester setup to make sure I like the results.

 

[MThuntr]

Look what arrived today! Need to nock tune and fletch. We have a new indoor range so we'll see how they fly. Should be about 540 grains based on my calculations

 

[clueless]

Keep us posted on how you like those. Not sure what weight you are coming from but I think you'll like stepping up to a higher weight. I don't know much about the griz sticks but I am interested in how they work out.


J

 

[OzzyDave]

I just ordered a half dozen Grizzly Stick shafts (tapered carbon shaft). I'll bare shaft tune then we'll fletch when I get that done. I think things are going to run right at 500 given my combination.

EDIT: I talked to a gal at Grizzly Sticks and she paused my order so I could talk with one of their techs and she instead is sending a tester setup to make sure I like the results.

One of my hunting mates carries a grizzly stick in his quiver when we are hog hunting - uses it for a finisher. From memory he’s taken a dozen hogs with the same shaft and hasn’t looked like breaking it.

 

[Tecumseh]

Been shooting the Easton Axis #400 since the came out using the 50 gr inserts instead of what comes with em.

 

[MThuntr]

Keep us posted on how you like those. Not sure what weight you are coming from but I think you'll like stepping up to a higher weight. I don't know much about the griz sticks but I am interested in how they work out.


J

As an update....these arrows did not work for me. No matter what we tried we couldn't get them to print. 2 of them had visible wobble on the spinner without tips. The rest we have no idea why they didn't want to cooperate so I got rid of them and ended up with Black Eagle X-Impacts with 75 grain Stainless Inserts as they were available locally. I forget the FOC but I'm right at 500grains

 

[bbright]

Day six for me.

 

[ChaosOneZero]

Thanks for the replies guys. Anything you have to say about arrows is something not said on that useless Bundy thread. Please keep them coming

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