My problem is this , I keep my arrows in a SafariTuff Duiker when I go Elk hunting in the High Country of Colorado, I've been using Easton Gamegetter II Arrows, but finds they clank around when when moving around obsticles and climbing over timber. So I've been looking at changing my Arrows to Carbon, Gold Tip XT Hunters or Traditionals are what I'm looking at, but I do like the weight I get from my Alluminium Arrows.
I'll be hunting Elk again in 2013, with a 60", 53#@27" Border Black Douglas, I also use 200grn VPA Terminators and would like to carry on using the Duiker Quiver.
Which arrows would you recommend, are the arrows I'm looking at a good choice, is there a way of still shooting Ally arrows and reducing the clank or movement in my quiver, opinions much appreciated.
I'm open to new Idea's of other arrows to try, what do you Guys use?
Beman MFX Classics 400 are a good choice and the weight is like the Aluminum I like a bow quivers so there is no noise and fast to reload for another shot.
I carry aluminum in one of Rod's quivers and have no problems with clanking or noise. I firmly set 5 broadhead tipped arrows into the foam along with one judo. I make sure the top cover is down firmly and secure against the nocks...and it's quiet as can be.
Of course, if your overall arrow length is short, this could be tough.
I'll take another look at the way I set my arrows in the quiver, maybe replace the foam in the bottom ( mine is a little old ).
Still interested in what arrows others use!
Fuss with the set up you already have if you like it. There are ways to quiet it down. I stick my broadheads into the foam, slightly separated. I also only ever carry 4. Three with broadheads and 1 judo. I carve a small hole about 1/2 inch deep into the foam to take the front of the judo so it doesn't move around. The feathers should keep the other ends from clanking. If need be, place a small terry cloth washcloth into the quiver, tucked between the shafts to keep them from moving around.
Good luck next fall.
ChuckC
Traditional=Wood;but then that's just me!
Ive always liked a bow quiver cause its quiet and not much movement to get an arrow out.Its a preferance game I guess.I do like the carbon GT trad blems from Big Jim.Foot them up with an inch of 2216,a 100 grain insert and the broadhead of you choice,and youve got one tough,fast arrow.
ChuckC had a good thought with the foam in there,maybe a chunk of good sheep skin would help too.
+1 on Beman MFX Classics, however they are no longer being produced, so if you want them, you better buy them soon. Easton has replaced them with the new Easton Traditional. Basically same specs as the MFX, but the price is a tad higher.
Good luck.
600 grains is easy to achieve with GT trads. 55/75 should work for you. Brass inserts and alum. footings.
I added 1 inch of foam to the bottom of my arrowmaster for BH's. It helped some with the noise.
That being said I just coudn't get used to the arrowmaster. Too much to haul around and too noisey. Went back to my GFA quiver with a fletch cover.
Thanks Guys, you've been great, thanks for the advice :)
Anything hollow. Weather it be carbon or aluminum will be noisier when they are hitting against each other, the foam and keeping them separated will help.
Like chanupa said you could go with the Trad blems in a 55-75 your current 200 gr VPA and however much brass insert to be comparable to the Aluminum you are using. Even with that you shouldn't be under spined. Best wishes.