Beman ICS Hunters

BHunter32 · 09-26-2002, 06:41 AM

I am thinking of trying these shafts and was wondering what everyone thought of them? I would be using them for hunting only.

Pinwheel 12 · 09-26-2002, 07:10 AM

I use the ICSCH shafts and love them for hunting. I've harvested quite a few animals with them, three days ago a 12lb Turkey as my most recent in fact! I have set-up many customers with both the Hunters and Camo Hunters and all have had no problems and really like them. I do recommend you install ACC 3-60 unibushings in the rear, and use "G" nocks, the stock supernocks that press-fit into the shafts become loose over time, and can also cause cracking at the rear of the shafts, much like most all-carbons that simply use a direct press-fit nock setup. The unibushings help save the rear end of the shaft, and the "G" nocks have a smaller tail in case you use a loop. Good shooting, Pinwheel 12

BHunter32 · 09-26-2002, 07:37 AM

Thanks for the reply pinwheel. I have been on here long enough to trust your opinions. By the way, the guy at my local pro shop says he fletches his carbon arrows at 4 degrees. Is this helical, or offset? I get confused between the two. Is this enough to stabilize my 30 inch shaft, with 4 inch vanes, and 100 grain muzzys. Thanks for the reply my friend and good luck this year. Bhunter32.

moonge · 09-26-2002, 11:34 AM

I too have been using the Beman ICS hunter shafts this fall & so far no problems with them. They work nice and shoot good and carry a great price tag. If you havn't seen the Easton Epic take a look at it too, it is a real nice looking shaft.

BHunter32 · 09-26-2002, 01:58 PM

I noticed that the ics hunter shafts have a polished finish on them. Does this finish stand out alot especially when the sun is hitting them? Most carbons I have seen have a dull finish to them. Just wondering.

Pinwheel 12 · 09-26-2002, 03:09 PM

BHunter32-

I have not had any problems with the glossy finish on my Camo Hunters, and my son uses the black hunters with no problems either. I have yet to hear from customers with any concerns as well.

4-degrees is the offset. Helical is helical, either right or left. The offset is the angle with which the vane or feather lines ups with the shaft. 3-4 degree offset with a helical (either or, Left or right, personal preference really) is a good combination for four-inch and fixed-blade heads. (gotta keep 'em spinning!) You should be fine. Good shooting, Pinwheel 12

moonge · 09-27-2002, 08:54 AM

I have never had a problem with the finish of my black shafts.

1BUCK · 09-29-2002, 04:25 AM

I just started using the black ICSH this year they group great and I think the polish helps them go quietly across the rest. The only complaint I have is that when you try to refletch them the first time you ll have problems getting the old ones off. They must use liquid nails to put those things on!

The Mouse · 09-29-2002, 08:01 PM

I shoot the black Beman ICS Hunters. The only problem I have had so far was that the first time I fletched the bare shafts, the vanes came off too easily. I didn't rub off that slick shiny coat on the shaft where the vanes make contact. Operator error. The lettering on my shafts does wear off over time as does the shiny coating, but it takes a while.

Mantis Mayer · 09-29-2002, 09:12 PM

Last year I bought a dozen ICS Camo Hunters and the Camo wore off after a lot of shooting. I was going to switch to Carbon Express this year but the guy at the pro shop insisted that they fixed the problem and the new camo laminate last much longer. We’ll see.