From .006 to .003 straightness...worth it?
07-17-2010, 10:05 AM
#11
Fork Horn
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: S.Illinois
Posts: 333
Most wouldn't notice a differance between .006 and .003
But I agree with bc,you should buy the highesr quality arrows you can afford! That is
if you want the best performence you can get, besides you wouldn't put 87 octane gas in a sports car to try and win a race,so don't cut yourself short when that stag comes by!!
But I agree with bc,you should buy the highesr quality arrows you can afford! That is
if you want the best performence you can get, besides you wouldn't put 87 octane gas in a sports car to try and win a race,so don't cut yourself short when that stag comes by!!
07-17-2010, 03:34 PM
#12
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: HENDERSON KY USA
Posts: 6,634
I actually disagree,most will notice a difference when they attach a fixed blade broadhead.Most won't notice a difference when using field points or mechanicals but fixed is a whole new ball game.Of course,the inexperienced may not know they could be doing better.
07-18-2010, 08:28 PM
#13
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Burleson Texas
Posts: 12,560
Who makes an .006? I don't think I've even picked on up before.
07-19-2010, 03:53 AM
#14
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Eastern PA
Posts: 12,745
Well I have to put in my 2 cents I guess. From what I understand straightness is measured on a 28" shaft. So with both a .003" and a .006" shaft straightness averages out to about .0001" per inch. That's one ten thousandths of an inch. That's about 10 times thinner than a hair. I think consistant spine and weight per inch across the entire length of the shaft is more essential. The .003 and .006 IMO is hype. A good quality carbon with .006 straightness and consistant spine will out shoot a POS carbon with varying spine and .003 straightness every time.
On the other hand, I do suggest you buy the best arrow you can afford. Save if you have to. The reason is like stated earlier - you get what you pay for. Bargain carbons will kill deer as dead as quality arrows at 20, 30, and even 40 yds. But if you want to be the best you can be, a high end arrow will give you the confidence and hair splitting accuracy you need out past these distances if you do your part and practice. And not because of straightness but because of consistancy along the shaft and from shaft to shaft.
On the other hand, I do suggest you buy the best arrow you can afford. Save if you have to. The reason is like stated earlier - you get what you pay for. Bargain carbons will kill deer as dead as quality arrows at 20, 30, and even 40 yds. But if you want to be the best you can be, a high end arrow will give you the confidence and hair splitting accuracy you need out past these distances if you do your part and practice. And not because of straightness but because of consistancy along the shaft and from shaft to shaft.
07-19-2010, 04:50 AM
#15
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Burleson Texas
Posts: 12,560
Wrong, a smart person learns to never be a pro, he just gets better and better. I'd starve to death on what pros make. Been there done that!
07-19-2010, 01:55 PM
#16
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: HENDERSON KY USA
Posts: 6,634
Well I have to put in my 2 cents I guess. From what I understand straightness is measured on a 28" shaft. So with both a .003" and a .006" shaft straightness averages out to about .0001" per inch. That's one ten thousandths of an inch. That's about 10 times thinner than a hair. I think consistant spine and weight per inch across the entire length of the shaft is more essential. The .003 and .006 IMO is hype. A good quality carbon with .006 straightness and consistant spine will out shoot a POS carbon with varying spine and .003 straightness every time.
On the other hand, I do suggest you buy the best arrow you can afford. Save if you have to. The reason is like stated earlier - you get what you pay for. Bargain carbons will kill deer as dead as quality arrows at 20, 30, and even 40 yds. But if you want to be the best you can be, a high end arrow will give you the confidence and hair splitting accuracy you need out past these distances if you do your part and practice. And not because of straightness but because of consistency along the shaft and from shaft to shaft.
On the other hand, I do suggest you buy the best arrow you can afford. Save if you have to. The reason is like stated earlier - you get what you pay for. Bargain carbons will kill deer as dead as quality arrows at 20, 30, and even 40 yds. But if you want to be the best you can be, a high end arrow will give you the confidence and hair splitting accuracy you need out past these distances if you do your part and practice. And not because of straightness but because of consistency along the shaft and from shaft to shaft.
However,many that advertise .001 are not being completely honest.I'll take ACC's .002 over most .001 arrows on the market.They are straighter and more consistent than most.
07-19-2010, 02:56 PM
#17
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07-20-2010, 03:15 PM
#18
Fork Horn
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Posts: 183
The Gold Tip Expedition Hunters are .006...Are ACC arrows pure carbon? (Probably a dumb question!)
