What ARROWS to BUY in 2023 | The BEST for whitetails and western game animals

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@boxerTJ 11 ай бұрын

Sticking with my Gold Tip Hunter XT 340s with a QAD Exodus on the end at about 440 TAW. Like the 30-06 of arrows.

@JSJTOUTDOORS 11 ай бұрын

Running the same.

@driftlesshunter9200 11 ай бұрын

I've shot Carbon Express & Gold Tip Pro in the past. Once I switch to Victory VForce or VF TKO Elites, I have no interest in trying anything else. I like their spine aligned shafts & their ICE Nano Ceramic coating. I like that the fletching area is not coated. What I would call the bottom of the shaft is devoid of any markings which creates less friction sliding across the rest. Add it all up, I am done searching. Makes it easier to add new arrows to the old, too!

@OldPackMule 11 ай бұрын

That Gold Tip Hunter XT 340 with a 125 grain point is magic. I don't know why but it flies so consistently and I know I can count on it. I've tried about 6-7 different combinations from 300 to 400 and points of 100 and 125. That XT is super consistent.

@88northoutdoors29 11 ай бұрын

Great breakdown of the arrows. Sounds like the shop is doing well. That's awesome.

@wcwcgarner2717 11 ай бұрын

Great video nate. I am shooting Easton axis 5mm 340 spine at 420 grains out of my Mathews V3X 29. They are 9.5 gpi and 3 thousand straightness.

@dr_geraldm2115 11 ай бұрын

You just read my mind! Thank you so much for this video. Extremely helpful. keep up the great work buddy.

@btuthill9653 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Nate! I am looking at changing things up after the deer season. I am currently running the Easton Axis at 400 spine and 410 total grains w/ a Magnus Stinger. I was looking at bumping up 100 ish grains and increasing my draw weight to 60 lbs next season. The Serius and Victory are currently piquing my interest.

@keystonestatebowmen3128 11 ай бұрын

Sirius for me have been absolutely fantastic! I run the 204 Gemini and SuperNova SD and have zero complaints

@burch2276 11 ай бұрын

I’m running rampage this season. So far I’m impressed, time will tell.

@maynardcarmer3148 11 ай бұрын

I've been shooting Easton 5mm FMJs, in a 400 spine for years with no complaints. With a 125 grain Montec, they weigh just under 470 grains total. As the saying goes;"If it ain't broke........."

@nelsonchandler1015 11 ай бұрын

awesome information , i been shooting gold tip for years and years just a great arrow for georgia deer and illionis for that matter . 420 grains . thank you for all your hard work

@pikdiesel 11 ай бұрын

Always spot on, direct, and no fluff. Love listening to the knowledge bombs you drop🤘🏻

@averagejackarchery 11 ай бұрын

Appreciate that, thanks!!

@kschmo3981 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for all your videos and information

@rolltide1912 11 ай бұрын

I’ve been using Sirius Vulcan’s for the last 3 years and really like them. Prior to that was running Gold Tip Pro hunters and wouldn’t hesitate to use them again. I wanted to try the Vulcan’s out due to them having a little higher GPI than the GT Pro’s but both are phenomenal arrows.

@Jagalvan37 11 ай бұрын

No question. Prefect. Thank you

@bradythayer7789 11 ай бұрын

I love the bloodsport onyx its discontinued now replaced by the punisher I believe 165 diameter is heavy but at 28” draw and the ROC insert adding 40gr to my 125 exodus FOC of 18 with great flight and trajectory out to 70yds. The ROC insert is what really sold me I did demolition testing and it bends a little but never breaks after that bought 2 more dozen to use the next ten years

@jdonez8347 11 ай бұрын

😅 glad to see the Hunter xt's on the list. It's what I'll be running, have built them at 29.5 inches 50 grain aluminum insert w 125 grain head.. they seem to shoot fairly well but I'm far from an expert 500 grains on the dot w rage knocks

@billylee2312 10 ай бұрын

I run the rip xv 300 spline with ethic’s inserts and 125 grain broadhead. Around 500 grains and high foc. They have performed outstanding

@Kammeg71 11 ай бұрын

Easton Sonic 6.0 with 50 grain brass insert. These come out to 472 grains full length shaft for my Nate+ 31.5” draw length. Loving them so far!

@torreyintahoe 11 ай бұрын

I'm shooting 4mm Easton axis with the titanium half outs but thinking about switching to day six because they're extremely tough and I think their insert/collar system is one of the best out there. I'm also looking at victory with the iron will collar insert setup.

@kenmathews4522 10 ай бұрын

Hey great info! I haven't seen you for a while. But I'm glad i caught this! Ya' learned me! Speaking of learning, are you still teaching in school since your shop took off? Again, i haven't seen you for sometime. I don't know if my alerts were not set right or if you took a break from videos. Either way it's great to be outside with you again!

@gsnicholas8522 11 ай бұрын

Serius Apollo’s and Gemini’s are my go to arrows. They’re, hands down, the best arrows I’ve ever used.

@Deer3083 11 ай бұрын

Carbon tech Panthers and Whitetail xps are so slept on and I love it. I never have a issue finding them 😂😂😂

@jonpeterson8510 11 ай бұрын

I love my Gold Tip Hunter XT!

@keithgraczyk-uu8kn 11 ай бұрын

Just picked up a 1/2 dozen Black eagle Zombie Slayers...shoot great out of my bow!!

@seldomseen_outdoors 11 ай бұрын

I've shot zombie slayer 400 for 3 seasons. This year I'm switching up to some Deer Crossing Archery "Hunter" arrows

@tdmd19841 11 ай бұрын

victory rip tko xpert series 400s 50g ins. 150 brodhead is what I'm shooting this year. I loved it last year

@timbow50 11 ай бұрын

It’s crazy how many options available. It’s how much a person can afford basically. Or how many animals they are going shoot ( at lol). And broad head options. That’s crazier? than arrows. 👍👍

@maplehappy 11 ай бұрын

black eagle carnivore is my favorite 246 shaft, a little lighter than a gt hunter and i use gold tip components with them, fit perfectly. and this is anecdotal, but they are way tougher than the hunters too. hit trees and rocks and all kinds of shit and they keep going, didnt have that kind of luck with the gold tips.

@parkerchristian229 11 ай бұрын

I have a 31" draw and shoot 70 pounds and I love my 250 victory rips with qad exodus head

@stick__shooter 11 ай бұрын

I'm sticking with my tried and true VF TKOs this year.

@40beretta1 11 ай бұрын

Always very informative and concise... Though my arrows didn't make your list....I've been with Carbon Express for a long time....and luv how they deliver a broadhead impact. I have shot Gold Tip, and I did like them....for me, they just didn't put the arrow impact like the Carbon Express Maxima Red or Blue Streak Select. All that said...I hope to visit your shop... I would truly enjoy having a set up by AJA...

@tsi-rocket4144 11 ай бұрын

my maxima reds spun like total garbage and a couple absolutely wouldn't paper tune. The good arrows paper tuned good but not as easy as my easton axis or rip tko I fletched myself using the spine align. I would shoot easton axis before CX maxima red and would shoot victory rip TKO first.

@a.a.ron_p 11 ай бұрын

Love your videos! I'm in NW Montana using a 2006 Martin Magnum Cougar maxed out. 62lb draw weight 30" draw length im using Easton XX75 2315 cut to 31". Magnus Stinger 100g on the front. I would be curious about your thoughts on this setup.

@mat_in_texas 11 ай бұрын

I’ve been shooting Goldtip since I was in high school. Every time I think about trying something else, I stop myself because I have all the parts and pieces for the GT’s and I don’t want to have to buy a bunch of new stuff for a new brand.

@kylegauker8892 11 ай бұрын

I shot maxima hunters for a couple years with really good luck then stumbled on the GT hunter xt pros because there was a store going our of business so a dozen cost me $60 greatest investment I've had in archery going from the lighter maxima hunter to heavier GT improved arrow flight and penetration

@markhumphrey855 11 ай бұрын

I bought some Day Six , best arrow I have ever shot .

@Natedawg770 11 ай бұрын

Playing with some bloodsport onyx 300 spine .165's cut at 27", 465gr including 100 grains up front. 27 inch draw at 65 lbs

@deeannruiter5039 11 ай бұрын

I’m gonna be elk hunting in sept and shoot 60# I’ve been practicing with FMJ 400, 29”, and a 100gr tip, 10.2 gpi. Heard you mention stiffer arrows, 340 or 300 for longer distances? I’m practicing out approximately 50 yds or so. I also have .166 v3 victory’s and 340 axis. Is there one of them you’d recommend over the other. Thx for the great videos. Wished I lived closer to your shop.

@user-yo2ql8gv4j Ай бұрын

.165 bloodsport onyx 340 spine components go a 1/4 an inch over the shafts 31in 10.2 gpi can shoot and survive a cender block impact and .204 easton fmj is a tough arrow as well but the most expensive and probably the most durable I have ever seen in action is the bishop fad Eliminator you can shoot them into concrete all day and it won't hurt it one bit but it's like 1500.00 for 3 of the arrows

@jasonbrady7861 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Nate!.. been a GT hunter XT and Vforce gamer guy for years... the weights are so similar that i use them interchangeably... been eyeing the RIP TKO as a possible option... the appeal of standard shaft simplicity is hard to beat though.

@tsi-rocket4144 11 ай бұрын

rip tko are excellent arrows. Perfect balance of weight and speed and they pull out of targets so much easier than easton axis arrows from my experience. I prefer 5mm due to wind drift at 40+yds.

@CentralFloridaBowHunting 11 ай бұрын

I run the RIP TKO Elite, great arrow.

@andrewwestbrook9672 8 ай бұрын

What are your thoughts on the Easton aluminum 1916 spine 29"in in my Mathews Heli-M at 50lbs draw?

@marklacombe2671 10 ай бұрын

Quick question for anyone who could help. Switched from a trigger finger release wrist strap style over to a hand held thumb button. Ended up having to shorten my draw length by an inch. Is this common when switching over.? Definitely more accurate with the hand held thumb button just didn't expect to shortening up draw in doing so.

@matthewgroseclose4973 11 ай бұрын

Victory RIPs have been my favorite arrow by far. Love that you get a stainless insert right off the bat with them and they have been very durable for me so far

@dirtjunkie2749 11 ай бұрын

Really like the rip shafts but I've bent half a dozen shok ss 60gr inserts within the scoring rings of 3d targets. Never have had an issue with easton hit inserts, so I ditched all 24 of the ss halfserts and put in 50gr brass hit insert with a 12gr gold tip ballistic collar to end up at the same weight. Haven't had an issue since.

@matthewgroseclose4973 11 ай бұрын

@@dirtjunkie2749 Hmm interesting. I haven’t bent any on the 3D courses this summer but if I ever start running into component issues I will keep your remedy in mind. Brass and a collar is a pretty bombproof setup

@johnstack4316 11 ай бұрын

Pretty sure it's titanium not stainless steel. I switched to victory arrows also with the titanium inserts gold tip arrows use a cheap very soft aluminum insert that fails when you hit bone on elk. Was not comfortable with an arrow that could not take the abuse. I used to shoot beman arrows and never had a failure on an elk. Someone talked me into gold tip pro they might be great on targets n deer but they com apart if you hit a shoulder

@dirtjunkie2749 11 ай бұрын

@@johnstack4316 rip arrows come with a 60gr shok stainless steel insert. I'm still using rip arrows, with a brass hit insert with a collar. The collar is the only component from gold tip. Never bent or damaged one in this configuration, but have bent quite a few of the shok stainless steel 60gr inserts.

@timothyharris1125 11 ай бұрын

I think I have.... Eastons but I'll try n e thing once

@dylanpeyton2820 5 ай бұрын

Hey man! I just started archery this year and im preparing for april gobbler season here in VA. My first set were 400 shaft blackout hunter x3’s which shot great but i have to travel over an hour to my nearest bass pro to get them. I have a shop up the road that has a much smaller selection that includes eastons, gold points, and others of that nature. What would you recommend? Im on a budget, $75 at max.

@bboggs1296 11 ай бұрын

Hey nate, and comment guys, I'm new to bow hunting and I'm shooting a mathews v3 27 at 70lb draw weight. I've only been using carbon express maxima reds. Both the 350 and 400s with 100g tips. Is there a better arrow or weight I should be using? My groupings are ok but not great. Thanks!

@jedhuf7548 11 ай бұрын

I’ve been slingin RIP XV simply because the difference between my TAC/3D and my whitetail setup is only 75 grains and they are more durable than the 7.9 GPI would lead you to be they would be.

@YoureSoVane 11 ай бұрын

Be careful about the nock choice and point choice. You want nocks that taper down, and points with an aggressive taper. The iron will points and AAE IP nocks are a bad mix. You'll split or crack carbon easily if you shoot groups. Ask me how I know.

@jedhuf7548 11 ай бұрын

@@YoureSoVane this is year 2 with the same 2 dozen. I’ve only broken 2 of them. And that was at Lancasters steal target event.

@YoureSoVane 11 ай бұрын

@@jedhuf7548 I've abused those shafts and they can take a beating. They just don't like IP nocks and shooting groups. Haven't had as much of an issue with the Firenock nocks, and the Easton X nocks take second place for breaking.

@mikemellon80 6 күн бұрын

without going down the extreme arrow rabbit hole, just get Black eagle Spartans. .224 Diameter. has insert, nock bushing and arent too skinny and aren't too fat. just right. oh and they are strong. i switched from them for one season to Easton 5mm Axis. and damn are they fragile. Black eagles seem to be much more durable

@YoureSoVane 11 ай бұрын

PSA: iron will points and AAE IP nocks don't mix. If you shoot groups, you will split or crack the back of the arrow. I'm down half of my new set of Orion arrows and a few other miscellaneous arrows.

@parkerchristian229 11 ай бұрын

My IP nocks seem to do this with all points

@Texaslivinoutdoors 11 ай бұрын

Victory arrows come with the best knocks on the market

@joelaskey2121 11 ай бұрын

Victory RiP Ss 300’s

@juanrodriguez-mu7ko 2 ай бұрын

What about px10 parallel pro?

@stormchildkennelsjasontrac6749 8 ай бұрын

What kind of arrow saw are you using? Thanks buddy. Awesome content!

@averagejackarchery 8 ай бұрын

Weston 8k RPM

@stormchildkennelsjasontrac6749 8 ай бұрын

@@averagejackarchery thank you. Also, when fletching arrows, how important is the distance from the nock to the vanes?

@disposable_hero2748 10 ай бұрын

Hi! I’ve been subscribed since I got my first bow, thanks for all the info. BUT can you PLEASE answer this for me cuz I can’t get my head wrapped around it. Why is it we paper tune with our field tips, adjust the rest and so on. Just to put a broad head on and adjust the rest again and completely mess up the paper tune ? I was shooting great with my field tips, nice and straight on bullseyes. Move to my broadheads and adjust the rest like videos say, now my arrows are. Coming out all crooked and hitting very inconsistent.

@miltonreeths522 8 ай бұрын

change broadheads

@joelbruce7466 11 ай бұрын

Can I add more point weight to my arrow? Like 150 grain tip. My setup is 61 lbs 27” draw I shoot the Easton 6.5 Bowhunter 400 cut to 26.25” with 100grain tip.

@averagejackarchery 11 ай бұрын

You should be alright!

@user-tk5bq3hg6d 11 ай бұрын

What are your thoughts on the black label quantum from gold tip?

@travisrios9490 11 ай бұрын

I shoot them and I love them

@djdemeritdjdemerit5727 6 ай бұрын

What’s the difference between a crossbow broadhead and one you’d use for a compound.

@averagejackarchery 6 ай бұрын

For mechanical usually they have stronger blade retention systems for the high speeds. Outside of thag there's no difference.

@HighRoad317 5 ай бұрын

Good talk…

@davidfleer5307 11 ай бұрын

Don’t forget draw length and draw weight their shooting should be taken into account then the price for the arrow that will do the job ethically on the animal ✌🏻👍🇺🇸

@nickgilbert522 11 ай бұрын

Any opinions on the "Blackout" branded arrows (Cabelas/bass pro). Was told they're made by gold tip

@MossyOakFreak 11 ай бұрын

They are made by Gold Tip but in my experience the tolerance, per label color, are not as high as GT arrows from the factory

@nickgilbert522 11 ай бұрын

@MossyOakFreak price was right so I picked up a dozen. Seem pretty good. Good to know they're actually made by gold tip

@lukethomas8493 10 ай бұрын

I have a Hoyt Helix and the serving near the cam is is splitting. Is there any quick fix I can use or do I need new strings? If I need new stings, what budget friendly brand would you reccomend? Thanks

@averagejackarchery 10 ай бұрын

No quick fix. Unless the string fibers underneath are damaged I would shoot as is and replace after the season.

@kip.k 11 ай бұрын

Other than easton are there any other mainstream brands made in USA?

@kylehardin936 11 ай бұрын

None that I'm aware of, and I've called several personally. That's worth a lot to me. Been shooting Easton since I was 14 and have no reason to switch. I'll be shooting the Sonic 6.0 this year to try them out: very light 6mm arrow.

@Bluuubbb1 8 ай бұрын

Hey. I have a question if you build arrows, i ccould decide to cut the arrow for 2 inches and have litte bit more foc or leav the arrow a bit extra long for extra total weight. So would you foc over total weight or the other way round. Ty

@averagejackarchery 8 ай бұрын

I have never, or will ever, care about FOC. I worry about weight and overall trajectory of an arrow.

@Bluuubbb1 8 ай бұрын

@@averagejackarchery perfect ty for the fast answer. but another question :) so is there a reason to cut arrows? I am with full shaft arrow victory vap ss elite, and a nock vanes and 125gr point/broadhead + standard insert, at 526 gr. is there a reason to cut the full lengh shaft shorter? thank you. greedings

@burna803 11 ай бұрын

Easton 6.5 classic hunters or match grades. Some equipment just be overpriced and overhyped

@JoshSmith-md8cd 11 ай бұрын

Hey man my arrow arch’s super high at 40 yards.. I have a bullet hole.. what’s up with it?

@averagejackarchery 11 ай бұрын

You probably have a slower setup! Older bow, heavy arrow, etc. Arrows fly in an arc and the longer the distance the higher the arc!

@tbob740 11 ай бұрын

Must have read my email then clicked “upload video” lol

@MrAPCProductions 11 ай бұрын

The absolute absurdity that you can still buy Easton Gamegetters for $50 a dozen fletched from Lancaster or Local shops seems to be the high value winner locally to me.