Same arrows for hunting and 3d?
#1
Same arrows for hunting and 3d?
I'm just wondering if everyone uses the same arrows for 3d as they do for hunting. I was switching back and forth between my Easton axis and CXL 250's. I hated have to sight and resight everytime I wanted to go shoot or hunt. I decided I'm just going to shoot the axis, because all 3d is really doing (besides being fun) is giving me practice for the hunting. Anyway, just wondering your thoughts. thanks
#2
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 3,903
RE: Same arrows for hunting and 3d?
My thoughts? Since I use 3d primarily for fun and practice I use the same arrows I hunt with. Also at the distances I shoot at I've never noticed a difference between a $65 set of carbons that are .005 straightness factor -vs- a $100 set of carbons that are .002 straightness factor. JMHO , but I see alot of guys throwing money away on the premium arrows and they dont shoot any better. I know they help the truly good archers out there who can put an arrow in the x ring at 60 yds 2 out 3 times but I'm not in their league and neither is the average archer.
#3
RE: Same arrows for hunting and 3d?
I'm in the same boat. I use the same arrows I hunt with for 3D. I just shoot 3D for practice for hunting and for fun. Heck sometimes my buddy and I score a round by whether or not we were in the kill zone, not by the rings on the target. If you are just shooting 3D for practice for hunting and fun then just use the same arrows and be done with it. As a basketball coach I wouldn't tell my kids to practice in sandals and then have them wear their sneakers in the games. I'd say sell the CXL 250's and buy another dozen Axis shafts and use them exclusively. JMHO though
#6
RE: Same arrows for hunting and 3d?
Arrows are the most important variable in the mix , buy the best you can afford , and make sure they are a dead match to your bow , and you will endure much less frustration .
#7
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Memphis TN USA
Posts: 3,445
RE: Same arrows for hunting and 3d?
I shoot the same arrow. I can't see a reason for me to shoot different arrows. The arrows that I am shooting are 444gr and I am right at the 280 cut off limit so there wouldn't be nay benefit by going to lighter arrows. Of course, I could buy something in a fat shaft but I am not that serious about it.