Trad Gang
Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: threeunder on July 06, 2012, 02:16:00 PM
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When I started trad shooting in 2006, I bought 2 dozen Carbon Express Heritage 150's and then, a couple years later, bought a dozen CE Heritage 250's.
I've decided to look at some other carbons and I am just overwhelmed at what's out there.
Gold Tip, Arrow Dynamics, Easton, Beman all have models that interest me.
Just wondering, from you guys that do shoot carbon, what you're preferences are and why.
Thanks
Ken
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GT Traditional or their Expeditions (black) 5575’s, mainly because there priced right and there very tough! Makes for a dependable shaft that will last me a couple of years or more if I don’t loose them. I find that with my shooting I don’t need close tolerance any better than the GT’s.
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Easton Axis 400. Their slim profile helps with penetration and are very tough. I also like the camo finish.
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Originally posted by South MS Bowhunter:
GT Traditional or their Expeditions (black) 5575’s, mainly because there priced right and there very tough! Makes for a dependable shaft that will last me a couple of years or more if I don’t loose them. I find that with my shooting I don’t need close tolerance any better than the GT’s.
My sentiments exactly... :thumbsup:
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Heritages are hard to beat
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I have shot most of the carbons with the exception of the AD's. CE heritage is my favorite. GPI is where I want to be and they are tough.
Rob
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Heritages are about the toughest ive shot.
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i have shot Easton Axis, Gold tips, CEHeritage.
i like the CEHeritage b/c of the GPI as well.
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I shoot mostly GT Trad blem arrows now. Great arrows at an even better price. Almost indestructible if you'll foot them. I had a bunch of CE Heritage arrows until I stepped down in poundage and couldn't use them anymore. The Heritage's are one of the best Trad arrows out there IMHO. :thumbsup: Your good to go!
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gt expedition are a fine arrow at a good cost
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I shoot the traditional only carbons right now,but would like to try the ce heritage not because the easton's aren't good,but would like to get a heavier gpi to try a heavier broadhead.
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Easton Axis 500's N-Fused Carbon... Toughest I've personally shot.
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GoldTip trad Blems from Big Jim because of price and they are good enough shafts. Widow
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I switched to Gold Tips because I shoot both .500 and .600 spines. I was using CE shafts, and couldn't use the nock insert adapters nor the brass inserts for up front of the "girlie" CE 90s.
The GT Trads and Expeditions take the same size inserts in the spines I use. Keeps it simple while giving me more flexibility.
Killdeer
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Thanks everyone....I guess curiosity killed the cat and the grass is always greener....will probably stick with the Heritage for now...
I lost two of them last weekend after my first trad Robin Hood....after shooting them for almost 6 years now sort of like losing part of your family....LOL....
Thanks all
Ken
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GT blems from Big Jim. Not so painful when one skips off into the woods. Can't find anything wrong with them.
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I bought 4 dozen AO 2018's about 6 years ago.. I still have 3 1/2 dozen..
Even being orange I manage to loose a few.
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Originally posted by Glunt:
GT blems from Big Jim. Not so painful when one skips off into the woods. Can't find anything wrong with them.
X2 :thumbsup:
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Gold Tip Traditionals blem or regular
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Originally posted by Over&Under:
Originally posted by South MS Bowhunter:
GT Traditional or their Expeditions (black) 5575’s, mainly because there priced right and there very tough! Makes for a dependable shaft that will last me a couple of years or more if I don’t loose them. I find that with my shooting I don’t need close tolerance any better than the GT’s.
My sentiments exactly... :thumbsup: [/b]
x3
cheap and very good shaft. easy to find components for and they shoot better than i do. i don't need to waste money on a shaft that has tighter straightness tolerances than .006"
i shoot water buff with them, nuff said!
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I'm sold on Beman MFX Classics.
I like their small diameter for less friction on game animals(less surface area=less friction=better penetration). The small diameter also requires less fletch length than larger diameter arrows.
They're very straight and consistent(.003" straightness tolerance and low weight variance). Hey, I need all the help I can get! I don't need crooked arrows to add to my many shortcomings.
I also like it that they're a little heavier than a lot of the other carbons.
Lastly, I like the fact that they're a very tough arrow.
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Originally posted by Rob W.:
I have shot most of the carbons with the exception of the AD's. CE heritage is my favorite. GPI is where I want to be and they are tough.
Rob
X2 I think you'll find your CE's are hard to beat.
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Gold Tip traditionals. Tough and cheap. God Bless
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I shoot Gold Tip XT Hunters. This is the mid-level line with straitness of .003" and weight matched to +/- 2 grains. I shoot these because that is what I pulled out of the arow bucket at the shop when I first got my go-to bow and was able to tune "just right". They are all good shafts and if you get the right spine you should be able to make any of those you listed work.
Bisch
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Gold tip traditionals for me..I've shot just about all of them but the AD's but gold tips are all I use now.
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I've switched my thinking, now I just pick an arrow I would like, screw in the weight head I want and cut to length I want. Then I just start buying bows until I find one that fits my arrows. Conventional wisdom (your spouse) would say thats too expensive, but I feel more fun.
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I'm surprised no votes for the Arrow Dynamics shafts. Hands down the best shooting carbon arrow; for me anyway.
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I'm a fan of Beman MFX Classics. Ishoot hit all the reasons above for me.
I have tried very few other carbon arrows in traditional equipment though.