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Title: Affordable quality black shafts
Post by: TexasStick81 on January 30, 2016, 08:40:00 PM
Like the title says, I'm looking for some reasonably priced and durable black shafts.  I have some GT trad blems but I like the black shafts for both looks but also functionality (I can find them much easier in our winter grass here in TX).
Title: Re: Affordable quality black shafts
Post by: karrow on January 30, 2016, 08:54:00 PM
you could buy some GT XT shafts they are black with a green band. some guys scrape off the band.
Title: Re: Affordable quality black shafts
Post by: Alexander Traditional on January 30, 2016, 09:11:00 PM
Beeman
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Post by: Biathlonman on January 30, 2016, 09:43:00 PM
Beeman ICS bow hunters are good, reasonable black shafts.  I've got the .340 quite a bit and I like them.
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Post by: ghall80 on January 30, 2016, 09:58:00 PM
Beman bowhunters and ICS hunters great bang for the buck!!!!
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Post by: huskyarcher on January 30, 2016, 11:45:00 PM
You cant beat Beman bowhunters. Loved the ones ive had
Title: Re: Affordable quality black shafts
Post by: Roadkill on January 31, 2016, 12:35:00 AM
GT Warriors.
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Post by: AZ_Longbow on January 31, 2016, 02:01:00 AM
Gold tips and acetone.
Title: Re: Affordable quality black shafts
Post by: sticksnstones on January 31, 2016, 06:18:00 AM
Black Eagle "Outlaw" from Simply Traditional is all I shoot on three of my bows. Black, cheap, and great quality.
Thom
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Post by: Onions on January 31, 2016, 06:51:00 AM
Easton Aftermath's are a real nice inexpensive shaft.

chris <><
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Post by: ghall80 on January 31, 2016, 10:13:00 AM
Onions is right that's another great arrow !!
Title: Re: Affordable quality black shafts
Post by: TexasStick81 on January 31, 2016, 10:30:00 AM
Thanks guys.  Those of you suggesting the Easton Aftermath, have you also shot the Beeman Bowhunters and how would you compare the two?
Title: Re: Affordable quality black shafts
Post by: Onions on January 31, 2016, 12:11:00 PM
Yes, I shot the Beman Bowhunters for many years. Very nice shaft, however, I feel the Aftermath is more durable.
With the bowhunters, my shaft broke on every deer I shot, (dozen plus deer). I used the Aftermath this season, killed three deer, never broke an arrow.

Also, my A&H longbow, just seems to like the Aftermath shafts better.

chris <><
Title: Re: Affordable quality black shafts
Post by: daveycrockett on January 31, 2016, 01:30:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by ghall80:
Beman bowhunters and ICS hunters great bang for the buck!!!!
yep.   :campfire:
Title: Re: Affordable quality black shafts
Post by: Terry Green on January 31, 2016, 02:59:00 PM
Affordable and Quality are relative terms.....the longer they last the more quality and affordable they are...   :campfire:  

I've been shooting Arrow Dynamic Trad for 15 years exclusively for a reason.  Affordable Quality.
Title: Re: Affordable quality black shafts
Post by: TexasStick81 on January 31, 2016, 03:22:00 PM
Agreed Terry.  Email sent to you.
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Post by: Rock 'N Bow on January 31, 2016, 05:46:00 PM
I have a stash of the now discontinued Beman Porkchops,which are identical to Easton Aftermath arrows. Like the others said,they are very durable. I managed to bend a steel broadhead adapter without damaging the shaft.
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Post by: Jack Whitmire Jr on February 01, 2016, 05:28:00 AM
Terry is right , get quality and they will last !
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Post by: kbetts on February 01, 2016, 06:45:00 AM
Cabelas Hunter shafts.  Same thing as a Beman and about $60 a dozen.
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Post by: doubleo on February 01, 2016, 07:07:00 AM
I have the Carbon Express Predator 2 shafts. You can get them from Big Jim. Great shafts and the price is right.
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Post by: Terry Lightle on February 01, 2016, 07:13:00 AM
We sell a bucnh of the Beman ICS Bowhunters,no complaints on them yet.
Terry
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Post by: Sirius Black on February 01, 2016, 02:28:00 PM
Beman Bowhunters. Yes, a little acetone will take that label right off with just a few swipes.
Title: Re: Affordable quality black shafts
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on February 01, 2016, 02:50:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by ghall80:
Beman bowhunters and ICS hunters great bang for the buck!!!!
2X.....best bang for your buck on economy shafts. IMO
Title: Re: Affordable quality black shafts
Post by: TexasStick81 on February 01, 2016, 02:54:00 PM
I appreciate all the feedback guys.
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Post by: Orion on February 01, 2016, 05:48:00 PM
I use Easton Axis black shafts.  Don't know if they're still making them in black. Can pick them up off the big auction site or sometimes in the classifieds here.
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Post by: DennyK on February 01, 2016, 06:52:00 PM
Just another option, get some Surewoods and stain them any color you like.

Denny
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Post by: Skates on February 08, 2016, 03:05:00 PM
Kirk, how many animals have you killed with them?  I like to here REAL hunting experiences not just basement 10 yard target shot opinions.