Doc Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 I have been into archery a long time, and have accumulated a lifetime supply of a whole variety of aluminum arrows. The way arrow prices are, and the fact that aluminum arrows kill deer just as dead as carbon, I really have no need for throwing money away on something I already have. In other words.......I'm cheap! Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m gardner Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 I tried carbons in 1998 and never looked back. They fly straighter and don't oscillate like wood or aluminum so they fly better with broadheads and hit the target square which means more penetration. You must inspect them for cracks religiously so you don't get hurt but that's the only drawback. The first year I used them I shot a little buck and thought I missed him because all I saw was the arrow sticking in the ground behind him after I released. He staggered off and fell over. Aluminums didn't passthrough like that. Both deer I shot this past year were pass throughs or zip throughs because it happens so quick. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntaholic1 Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 I hunt with a excalibur exomag and find the Easton aluminum bolts are much more consistant than carbon. Just my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TREESTANDSNYPER Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 I've been shooting carbons since at least 2000. Right now I'm shooting Carbon Express Maxima Hunters, they fly awesome, and are very durable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stryder Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 My old PSE loved aluminums, and I couldn't justify the cost of carbons. Fast forward 15 years, and now carbons have come down in price considerably. Also with aluminums, I was CONSTANTLY straightening them after practice. When I bought my new Bear, I had to get new arrows since I went up in draw weight. I bought carbons since the price for the cheaper Easton carbons was the same as the alloys. I'll never go back! No more bent arrows from pulling them from the target. No matter how hard you try to pull an aluminum straight out, you always bend them just a little each time. Also, when I shot my buck this year, the carbon didnt pass thru since it hit the opposite shoulder blade on a quartering away shot. When I found him, he was laying on the arrow, and it came out perfect and unbroken. That says a lot right there! I just bought a dozen Gold Tip XTs, but havent shot them yet. If they are as good as everyone says they are, I'll pay the little extra for better arrows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuffnufOutdoors Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 I shoot carbon express. I switched when I got my new Mathews switchback. I just made a whole complete change when i went to that bow. Even changed my type of rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earnhardts12000 Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 carbon express for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Country Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 I switched from XX75 2315 shafts to carbon express about five years ago...I bought a dozen from Walmart, took them to my father's machine shop and cut them down to 25" with a grinding wheel, removed the insert from the cut end and re-installed it with an industrial superglue...I took my time trying to ensure that each shaft was as identical as I could make them...and have been immensely pleased with the results...after 5 years, I still have 10 of the original dozen (lost one--broken by a doe--after I shot her through both shoulder blades--she went a total of 40 yards from the point of being hit; lost the second to an accidental robin hood--so I started limiting group shootings and began shooting individual dots). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluelund79 Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 Switched last year to carbon from aluminum after not bowhunting for 10 yrs, got them on recommendation from the arrowsmith,and they shoot great out of my bow, not much experience other than that, but I do group better than when I shot alum with my old bow, but that could be the difference in the technology and my "experience" level with different equipment... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DeerHunterForLife Posted February 12, 2009 Report Share Posted February 12, 2009 I use Gold Tip Carbon arrows. I love them and they can take a beating. I shot my first buck with em'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layin on the smackdown Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 (edited) i shoot carbon Gold Tip Ted Nugent Series...i like em alot... Edited February 13, 2009 by layin on the smackdown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlriggins Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 I shoot both my old martin is just too accurate with aluminum for me to switch on the other hand with the speed of the new bows on the market the extra spine of a carbon vastly increased my groupings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkansas Boy Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 carbon express terminators Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 Chalk up another for carbon. I am shooting Easton ST Excel 400's. With a G5 Striker on the tip of it, it penetrates with no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorden Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 I have been using carbons for 5 years now and love them, well worth the money IMO:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Primetime/IL Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Carbon Express Terminator Select 6075's, great arrows One thing about Carbon...its either straight or shattered, nothing in between aluminum on the other hand can bend thus affecting arrow flight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleben Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 Easton axis . i like them so much i named my son easton. i went to carbons about 6 years ago and dont regret it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyperflow Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 Gold tip carbons and rage 3 blades, When i made the switch i also switched from 125gr to 100 gr. Im never gonna look back The reason i switched over was i dont have to worrie about bending a arrow when travling. With carbon its ither straight or its broken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 I am a traditional shooter and carbons just don't perform well out of my longbow and recurve. I use both Easton aluminums and cedar shafts as well. Dakota Well...I think I'm having a change of heart considering I'm saving up to buy a Mathews Mission X3! When I've been shooting it at Scheels I've been shooting Beemans, I love them! :D:D Dakota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_man_huntin Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 I have alway used carbon arrows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitetail Freak Hunter Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 Easton Axis FMJ 340's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archer Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 I still shoot XX75 & XX78 aluminum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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