Toughest carbon arrows?

Clj · February 06, 2021, 03:01:15 PM

I've been using carbon express heritage arrows the last few years and have been pleased with their performance and feel that they hold up fairly well. I'm in need of some 250s and 350s for my current setups. Just found out that they've discontinued the heritage line. Currently looking for a similar carbon arrow. Would love to shoot woodies but my time to tinker with them is a little limited right now between work and two young children. I've tried gold tips before but they didn't impress me. Any input? Black eagle vintages or Eastons? Or is there a better option? Thanks in advance.

GCook · February 06, 2021, 03:22:51 PM

The BE Vintage are a fairly tough arrow. The Beaman Centershot are better but are being discontinued.
I've heard good stuff about the Dark Timber shafts from Big Jim.

Horsehide · February 06, 2021, 03:26:09 PM

Widowmaker shafts have a reputation of being very tough.

mark Pettit · February 06, 2021, 03:54:24 PM

I second the Dark timbers. Also had good luck with Easton Epic an Beman centershots. Lots of good arrows out there. Just a matter of what shoots an works best for your bow. Stay safe

Jbseitz · February 06, 2021, 05:27:25 PM

Day Six are tough as nails....

Jayrod · February 06, 2021, 05:39:22 PM

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100% I have absolutely tortured them and still have yet to break one its all I shoot now!

Rock 'N Bow · February 06, 2021, 06:35:22 PM

Day Six, especially with their bulletproof insert/outsert system.

M60gunner · February 06, 2021, 09:16:54 PM

Where does one find the day six shafts?

Jayrod · February 06, 2021, 09:19:58 PM

www.daysixgear.com

TURKEYFOOTGIRL · February 06, 2021, 09:28:05 PM

I've been shooting Easton axis for a decade and can't remember one I've broke that wasn't snapped off in a wounded animal. I've slightly mushroomed a couple that I haven't sleeved with a 1 inch chunk of aluminum arrow.

Wudstix · February 06, 2021, 10:03:39 PM

My toughest carbon based arrows are Hickory.

CaseyK · February 06, 2021, 10:36:45 PM

Quote from: GCook on February 06, 2021, 03:22:51 PM
The BE Vintage are a fairly tough arrow. The Beaman Centershot are better but are being discontinued.
I've heard good stuff about the Dark Timber shafts from Big Jim.

Big Jim is out of most Dark Timber spines at the moment and working on trying to get more. But he's got a lot of Beman Centershots in stock and selling them at a good price. $69.99 per dozen. I just bought some Centershots myself to try out. I have heard that the Victory Carbon Trads are pretty tough arrows.

Clj · February 06, 2021, 10:58:24 PM

Just ordered a set of centershots and may give the dark timbers a try in the future once available. Thanks.

Steelhead · February 07, 2021, 01:18:33 AM

Too bad they discontinued the Heritage shafts!Economical,tough and good grain weight.

Those deep 6s are a pretty penny.But if they last and last I guess you get your moneys worth.They do offer half a dozen if 190$ shipped is too much for a dozen.

I might have to look into those BJ Dark Timbers for the working man price.If I go back to carbons.

Wudstix · February 07, 2021, 07:58:24 AM

I have been happy with older Beaman, CX and AD carbons, received in trade, but caviot that with I don't shoot a large amount of carbon arrows. Just for target and gee-whiz.

katman · February 08, 2021, 07:20:49 PM

Quote from: Horsehide on February 06, 2021, 03:26:09 PM
Widowmaker shafts have a reputation of being very tough.

x2, check out u-tube video on them, if a guy can stand on center of shaft suspended at ends it should be tough. I have some 350's and have yet to break one and I have tried.

SS Snuffer · February 09, 2021, 11:42:58 AM

Easton is coming out with "Easton Carbon Legacy" that look pretty good. There new and are $47.50 for 1/2 doz.
700 600 500 400 340's spine .244 ID 5/16 dia.
Three Rivers should have them in March. You can see them on Easton's web site.

Clj · February 09, 2021, 11:46:58 AM

I've had my eye on those. I wasn't sure when they would be available. Thanks for all of the replies. I appreciate the input from everyone that posted.

Steelhead · February 09, 2021, 04:46:56 PM

Those Easton legacy's look really sharp!

I would like a carbon arrow around 10-12 grains per inch with the toughness/durability and a good price point!Anything out thier with those features???

The original CX Heritage 150s and 250s had all those qualities.Consistant spine as well around the shaft.The newer edition Heritage shafts were a tad lighter than the originals.But still good weight.

KentuckyWolf · February 09, 2021, 05:33:49 PM

I have been using the CX heritage arrows for a very long time. I really like them. I hope they are not going away. They are still listed on carbon express website, and still available via online archery stores.