Easton Arrows?

[Waldganger]

Hi there.
I've got a cheap crap bow to learn with, whilst I save for something like an AR32, but I'm taking it hunting in two months and would like some info regarding some arrows.

I'm set at about 60lb and a 29.5 inch draw length

I've found Easton Gamegetter 2 arrows, about $120 for a dozen.
Are these reasonable arrows? and what size should I look at, 2216?

Thanks in advance

[XTfreak]

GG2 are great arrows, been around forever.
Have a look at the Easton Arrow Chart and it will let ya know everything you need to know.
Bill

[Gooderz]

i have got gamegetter2 s and i am really happy with them

[GlennMac]

Sounds exspensive !!

[Waldganger]

Thanks guys. I think I'll pull the trigger on these next week.

Also, would I need broadheads for goats?
I don't think I'll see one but just in case I get a chance.

Does adding a broadhead alter your arrows trajectory? would you need to compensate on your sighting?

Thanks again

[howie]

Those arrows seem far too expensive to me, shop around and see what others are charging. I am a carbon fan and they are alot cheaper than those alloys. Get down to the archery shop/archery range and get some help from someone who has the necessary experience. Howie

[XTfreak]

Yes you do need broadheads for goats.
Yes once you get the broadheads on your arrows you may have to resight your bow...
Bill

[adam]

Most definatly need broadheads for goats mate, and make sure they are shaving sharp.

You will need Good sharp broadheads for all game in Australia mate, even the little old rabbit is secured better with broadheads or a small game head like a blunt, zicky, type head.

Any more Questions just ask we are happy to try help out. GG2's are a good quality shaft, but that does sound a little exy.


Adam

[Friar Tuck]

GGII's are a good shaft but should be around the $55 mark per Doz unless they are already made up.

That could be the extra cost but still sounds on the steepish side.

Make sure you have good razor sharp broadheads. 8)

[Waldganger]

Thanks for the response.

the 120 for the doz is really about 113 including shipping and they are already made up.

Thats from here (http://www.archeryshop.com.au/p/71933/gamegetter-2-arrows-made-field-points-and-4-vanes-dz.html)
I know this place is a little pricey but I only know of one shop and its a bugger to get to due to work and family commitments.

as for carbon shafts, I know a lot of people prefer them, but which would be the best choice?
carbon or carbon aluminium? and would either be easily damaged?

Can someone recommend some nice cheap arrows that are reasonably good?

How would I go about re sighting my bow after adding broadheads?
I doubt my club would appreciate me firing broadheads into their nice new
targets, and I'm concerned that I'd end up breaking arrows/heads whilst trying to do so anywhere else

Thanks again

[XTfreak]

Send Friar Tuck a pm wit yur questions. He is one of our sponsors.
Bill

[Waldganger]

I think I will.

I just saw that you can buy 125gr field points, so I figure that if I sight my bow using them, then switch to 125gr broadheads I should be right to go.

Is this correct or is there something I'm missing?

[Friar Tuck]

Alot of people are now using carbon shafts for a number of reasons.

Aluminium shafts are good straight shafts for the price but when they bent they can take some straightening out. Carbons on the other hand are either complete or broken.

Be aware and I can't emphasise this enough - always check your shafts after shooting them each time. It could save you alot of pain.

For Aluminium check the shaft for straightness and cracks.

For Carbon flex them by grabbing each end and bending it under a little pressure then roll it whilst flexed. Listen closely for any cracking sounds etc and look for cracks. If there is any sign or sound like this throw it away.

[adam]

Most compact 3 blade heads will shoot the same as field points, same with expandable heads in the same grains. Some 2 blade heads will also shoot the same but many will not depending on your set up. A 2 blade cut on impact head is by far imo the best hunting head there is, they are also the cheapest.

A sponsor of the site(outback Broadheads) makes a head called the supreme, these heads generally shoot the same as field points(depending on your set up).

You will need to practise with broadheads to make sure they shoot the same.

Adam

[adam]

Im a carbon arrow fan when using mass produced gear, I have found the pro's of carbons overpower the pro's of alloy.

Adam

[E-man]

Abbey Archery sell a dozen Aluminium 2413 Easton Maxum "Solo 365" shafts, finished with field points for around $80.
But,
I personally would use carbon shafts. I get Easton Epics and fletch them myself. I also use 125 grain broadheads which cost $2.50 each (2 blade Carbon steel) These need sharpening with a file, but to me that's a bloody good way to spend an evening after work. Drinking beer, and sharpening broadheads. :lol:
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