I think alot of people are missing my point. I responded to a question about the difference in a .001 to .006 arrow for hunting purposes. My statement was and still is. I don't think 99% of the people on this board could tell the difference between the two arrows.

I didn't say "Hey be carefull because those .006 arrows may not be .006 they may be .011 or .015". You can have a bad batch of arrows no matter what straightness you order. And just like the .001's you should EXPECT your .006's to be .006! I wonder how many of you who buy .001's are now wondering if indeed they are .001's huh?

And yes I do agree that both 3D and hunting is a matter of fractions of inches and stress is high in both, but that just reinforces my point. More time should be put into practice instead of if your arrows are .003-5 off straight. Those super straight arrows will not make you a better hunter, practice and ONLY practice will. Again before somebody goes off the deep end I am comparing a true .001 to a .006 in a HUNTING situation.

I would put arrow straightness (difference between .001 and .006) the last thing on my list of things to worry about when trying to be a better archer. Stop and think about all the different things that can alter your shot from going where you want it. From your form to your bows state of tune. There is so much more to worry and work on instead of the difference between .001 and .006

If you practice enough you will have the confidence and the ability to put your arrow in the vitals of the animal you are hunting and make a clean and ethical kill. And it would not make a difference nor could you tell the difference if your arrows were .001 or .006.

Isn't that what the question was "How important is shaft straightness for hunting"