I just bought my first set of carbons, ICS Hunters. I' m still not sure why, as I' ve had excellent use out of aluminums. I also just bought my first single cam bow, a Newberry (we' ll see how that works out..LOL) Figured I' d try the dark side....

Anyhow, the ICS' s I got measured from .003 to .005 in straightness on the arrow straightner. I rigged it up to measure the ends with my dial-indicator I use to check small engine cranks and I was fairly surprised that the ends were also all within the same specs. I' d heard reports that they had issues at the ends, but I didn' t see it. My methodology seemed solid, but I' m no machinist or quality control professional either.

I won' t be able to get the bow and arrows ready to go until Saturday to see how they shoot and group. I' m going to keep close tabs on these arrows and see how long each one stays straight. I may still go back to aluminums.