Something occured to me this morning, the total price I am getting in a dozen arrows. I remember when you could get a dozen XX75 shafts for $34.00 and that included the inserts and nocks. Now I know with carbon arrows you don't need to replace them as often but the cost is just getting out of control. Here is a quick total on the cost of an arrow. I know there is some variation depending on your equipment but no matter how you look at it, it's getting rediculous. I shoot Carbon Express Maxima Hunters, price; 149.00 per dz. I shoot 100gr. Slick-Tricks, cost about $25 per three. I use NAP Shrink fletch, cost; $14.00 per six. If you add in a lighted nock, you are adding another $10.00 per arrow, which brings the grand total to about $33.00 per arrow or $396.00 per dozen! Where does it end? Oh well, that's my rant for a Monday.
Blessings.....Pastorjim
__________________
Mere religion is just hanging around the cross.......True Christianity is getting on the cross.
I agree,The price is getting crazy! But it isn't just arrows its pretty much all archery equipment.
I can remember when the price of the top of the line bow was under $400 now that will hardly get you into the sport!
And unlike buying a high $ firearm that basicly stays the same from year to year,if you want to keep up with the ever changing bow market you will pretty much have to buy a new one every year or so!
But we're all addicted and our suppliers know will be back for more!
And besides its one way to keep the wife from going shopping,just tell her ok as long as I can go to the bow shop!...lol
__________________
Communism has never come to power in a country that was not disrupted by war or corruption, or both.
John F. Kennedy
Jim,
Let me let YOU in on a little secret......a lot of that stuff is money thrown AWAY!!! Point being, I shoot arrows that I pay about $62/dozen, and the only thing I do is put a ST BH on the tip. And I've only lost TWO of them in 3 yrs, and both were my fault. I've heard guys say you have to pay $$$ for quality, but that just ain't true!!! Look at these couple pic's. I've done this 15 times, to these "cheap" arrows, and I just busted one this morning, not a RH, but REAL close.....And these were $62/dozen all total!!!!
If I'd taken pics, I could shot you 13 more just like 'em, shot with a total of 5 different bows. Now read my signature line and see what they are. And they're just on sale for $49.99/dozen, raw shafts RIGHT NOW!!!
I'm not CHEAP, I'm THRIFTY, or so I'd like to think.....
OH, I completely agree with you. It just seems we see the latest and greatest and it creeps up on you little by little until you are up to $33 per arrow. It will continue until WE stop the madness and decide we've had enough. After looking at my own numbers this morning, I am going to look at each and everything I purchase and at least stop the madness with my own stuff.
Blessings.....Pastorjim
__________________
Mere religion is just hanging around the cross.......True Christianity is getting on the cross.
It will continue until WE stop the madness and decide we've had enough. After looking at my own numbers this morning, I am going to look at each and everything I purchase and at least stop the madness with my own stuff.
Blessings.....Pastorjim
Amen to that! I simply never started the madness in the first place. I agree with OHbowhunter. If it makes a guy happy to buy the most expensive gear he can get his hands on, more power to him, but it isn't necessary to be successful. Personally, I have better things to spend my money on.
I still shoot aluminums, XX78's with a 3 - blade. I cut and fletch my own for about $10/ arrow or $120/dz. all set up with BH's. This arrow suits all of my bowhunting needs at a price I can live with. I don't go out of my way to search for the best deals though. I patronize a small, local family owned shop. I've been with them since 1983. It's fun.
__________________
Quote:
So there I was, Nov 12th 1996, flying down the highway, smoking cigarettes and drinking coffee, windows down for scent control.
Arrows $396.00 per DZ, stop the madness!!
Now read my signature line and see what they are. And they're just on sale for $49.99/dozen, raw shafts RIGHT NOW!!! 
