Guest hookedonhunting Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 do carbon arrows group as well as aluminum? i am shooting easton 2312 and are thinking of going to easton axis. i am very happy with aluminum but wish to be able to get more than deer with every arrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 Re: Aluminum and carbon arrows The thing about carbon is that they don't bend. That is the main reason most people use them. I am not gonna say that you will definately get more deer out of each arrow but you will have a better chance at getting more out of each arrow. Carbons flex and either return to form or break. Aluminum usually just bend and break. So as lond as the deer does not break it off running by a tree or falling on your carbon arrow it is normally ok to use again. I have heard of some guys using the same arrow on 5 deer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bownarow Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 Re: Aluminum and carbon arrows Don't know that they group any better, but definitely more durable. I shoot the axis and am very happy with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtBowhunter Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 Re: Aluminum and carbon arrows They will only group as well as you can shoot them. Remember that carbons will fly faster, and as a result if you're not steady at the shot, you'll see more space in your groupings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODH Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 Re: Aluminum and carbon arrows only problem w/ carbon arrows is that you need to be sure and check them, if one cracks then it has a possibility of breaking apart or "exploding." I remember a post here a few monthsa ago, were the guy had a carbon arrow explode and drive right through his hand! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 Re: Aluminum and carbon arrows I dont think it matters which one you use as to if you sight in with both and get good at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtBowhunter Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 Re: Aluminum and carbon arrows Carbow AND aluminum arrows both need to be checked on a regular basis for flaws.......I've seen aluminums explode at the shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbucks Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 Re: Aluminum and carbon arrows i like aluminum better because....i just shoot them and im happy with them and thats what my confidence is in!!!!!...go with what you have your confidence in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockefeller66 Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 Re: Aluminum and carbon arrows I have no clue, I have only shot aluminums my whole life and have had no problems with them so I haven't switched to carbon yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowJoe Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 Re: Aluminum and carbon arrows The thing I like about the carbons is they are just more durable. I am not gentle with my arrows and I don't like to think of a bent arrow stopping me from getting what I'm after. I also like the flight and consistancy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PSEHUNTER087 Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 Re: Aluminum and carbon arrows I know that carbon arrows fly faster, but the aluminums hit harder, i think it all depends on what you want, I went for the carbons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 Re: Aluminum and carbon arrows [ QUOTE ] only problem w/ carbon arrows is that you need to be sure and check them, if one cracks then it has a possibility of breaking apart or "exploding." I remember a post here a few monthsa ago, were the guy had a carbon arrow explode and drive right through his hand! [/ QUOTE ] To check this turn the arrow a 1/4 turn and flex it, do this four times. If you hear the slightest crack while flexing. The arrow should be destroyed! To do this just remove your FT or BH and smack it right in the middle and break it in half. This way nobody will be able to use it and get hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest iker Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 Re: Aluminum and carbon arrows I am happy with both carbon and aluminum. I shoot aluminum because you cant hardly find a bad arrow in the whole bunch. Carbon, on the other hand, have bad arrows and sometimes just brake hitting the target with a kids bow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnatecsteve Posted January 13, 2006 Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 Re: Aluminum and carbon arrows I was reluctant to switch to carbons, but am glad that I did. Aluminums are just soo fragile. They can be bent enough to effect flight without you really knowing it. I was constantly spinning my aluminums. I shoot alot, and I was constantly sliding arrows right next to other ones, which put grooves in my shafts, then they were useless. You gotta hit something pretty darn hard to ruin a carbon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbucks Posted January 13, 2006 Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 Re: Aluminum and carbon arrows can you actully notice the differnce????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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