Mostly shot aluminum and wood. Thinking of switching to carbon this next season as im going to be shooting a much weaker bow than I am used to and want as much energy retained as possible down range.
I'm leaning towards GT trads .246 with a brass 100gr insert. But I am also interested in those GT trad classics .204 with the heavy outsert.
The tapered Arrow Dynamics also have caught my eye.
What is your guys favorite carbon shaft and set up and why?
For reference the bow will be a 40#@27 r/d longbow with foam and carbon.
I shoot GT traditionals. Blems if they are available. They aren't that expensive and there is nothing wrong with them structurally.
I like carbon express heritage. I like the weight and duribility. I also use 100 grain brass inserts.
I am shooting GT Trads this year...the blemishes. My setup is almost the same as yours will be. A Bear Montana 40@28....and I draw 27".
Using full length Gold Tip 1535's, with 100 grain brass insert, and 125g Magnus Stinger. They fly perfect!
Already shot two whitetails with them this season.
I shoot Gold Tip Traditionals. I have both the blems from Big Jims and regular ones. I see no difference in flight, or quality and the only thing with the blems is the woodgrain finish is sometimes less than perfect. However, NONE of my blems have had a noticeably terrible finish. I load mine up with 225gr up front.
Beman ICS Bowhunters are my favorite carbon shaft.
QuoteOriginally posted by D.B Cooper:
Beman ICS Bowhunters are my favorite carbon shaft.
Ditto. 100 gr brass inserts w/ 250 up front of that. 340 spine. 56# @ 28"
homebru
CE heritage for me. Like said before. I really like the weight and durability. Good luck this season!
I really like the GTs, but have been shooting the Beman ICS Bowhunters more consistently than any others. Got a set of Black Eagle Vintages and they shoot great, too. I think finding the correct spine and length combo is more important than the make and model. (At least for me, the shafts are all more accurate than I am.)
I've been shooting gold tips exclusively for about 12 years. Very tough arrow. I've bounced them off rocks, metal fence posts, and plenty of trees and have only had 1 or 2 break. Started shooting the blems last year and see no problems so far
I shoot regular Goldtip hunter shafts. Use 100 gr brass inserts and whatever point weight from 125-200.
Beman ics classics.
I use Beman Centershots. I was having trouble getting Victory's to tune (which may have been me and not the shaft - don't know), anyways a couple of other shooters at our Club told me how well they liked Centershots so I tried them and got them flying well with no real problems and they have held up fine.
Carbon Express Heritage 90's and 150's
Easton Axis for hunting. The smal diameter helps with center shot and penetration. Plus they just fly so dang well.
GT Ultralites for everything else
Arrow Dynamics Trads for years now. Also shoot the Arrow Dynamics Nitro orange label
Try the heritage 75s. It is likely the other arrows recommended above (in.600 spine) may be too stiff. Just my experience w 40# r/d longbows...
Went with gold tip trads with 50gr insert and nock collars.
QuoteOriginally posted by Danny Rowan:
Arrow Dynamics Trads for years now. Also shoot the Arrow Dynamics Nitro orange label
Same here!!! Trads, Trad Lites and Hammerheads...
Goldtip hunters most of the time. I like Beman ICS too.
QuoteOriginally posted by KyStickbow:
I am shooting GT Trads this year...the blemishes. My setup is almost the same as yours will be. A Bear Montana 40@28....and I draw 27".
Using full length Gold Tip 1535's, with 100 grain brass insert, and 125g Magnus Stinger. They fly perfect!
Already shot two whitetails with them this season.
Agreed. I shoot full length 1535 from both my longbows. My 45# is regular insert and 125 point. My 37# uses a 100 grain insert and 125 point. Great when you can use the same arrow
3 Rivers Traditional Only shaft w/ a 50gr. brass insert...5/16" diameter and Made in the U.S.A. by Easton!
Easton FMJ
My favorite carbon shaft has been what I'm shooting at the moment. Originally Gold Tip Blems, then Carbon Express, then Victory VForce HV and now Black Eagle X-Impacts. I went with the last two when I decided to go to UEFOC. What ever you decide to shoot make sure they are tuned to the best of your ability and you will love them.
QuoteOriginally posted by Jason Hansen:
3 Rivers Traditional Only shaft w/ a 50gr. brass insert...5/16" diameter and Made in the U.S.A. by Easton!
That's why I choose Easton. GT is alright but I prefer to use Easton. I have never had a problem with their arrows and they are made in the USA. Traditional Only or FMJ.
Easton FMJ when I can get them otherwise I use the regular Axis or Beman MFX when I can find them.
Not a 100% carbon arrow, but I like the FMJ's too. I buy the 50/75gr brass inserts (I glue them in 75gr) and a 125gr tip. Not cheap, but I really like them thru my Kodiak.
CE Heritage for me
Grizzlystik and GT Ted Nugent
Beman MFX (no longer made) and Easton Axis Traditional
GT carbon 500 hunters
I'm not sure what brand is my favorite. I guess it depends on the bow. Currently I am really happy with standard Gold tip trads for my new Kanati Longbow. Standard 5/16 diameter, easy to use, easy accuracy, good GPI, lots of inserts options.
I intend to get some Black Eagle wood grain in standard diameter.
I really liked the quality of the Black Eagle Rampage shafts I was using this summer.
I'm not as impressed with East Axis as everyone else seems to be. I find them inconsistent in grouping.
Tedd
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