Anyone shoot Beman ICS Bow Hunter shafts?

longbow fanatic 1 · April 23, 2017, 01:26:00 PM

I've never shot Beman shafts, but these arrows are so cheap it's hard not to consider them. These are .006 straightness. Has anyone shot these shafts and if so, how do you like them?Also, I'd be interested to hear if anyone has checked spine tolerances on these shafts.

ChuckC · April 23, 2017, 01:45:00 PM

They are inexpensive and seem to work as well as anything else I shoot. I shoot them a lot, because they are inexpensive and i love to rove and stump shoot, often taking "stupid shots" and breaking arrows.

They are probably not as perfect as others, but I can't seem to tell.

There is one thing I don't like about them and any black shaft. I see my hand and the arrow in my sight vision. I don't aim using it ( gap), but I see it, so a picture that looks like "this" is right for that shot.

In the early or late day, wearing my dark camo gloves, I cannot see any of it and it messes with my mind !

longbow fanatic 1 · April 23, 2017, 01:52:00 PM

Thanks, Chuck!

M60gunner · April 23, 2017, 03:04:00 PM

I have a doz or so I bought for the same reason as you. They are good shooters, not as tough as some but they work. I usually lose more than break anyway. I an'it good enough to compare them to shafts twice the price. Been using GT Trad blems from Big Jim more often lately.

Onions · April 23, 2017, 03:07:00 PM

I shot them for many years, great shaft.

I have switched to Easton Aftermath. The Aftermath is more durable for me.

chris <><

Homebru · April 23, 2017, 03:07:00 PM

I have no complaints about the shootability, durability or price of these shafts. I'm noticeably more accurate with these than any wood arrows I've ever had. I like them better than the Grizzlysticks that I tried. I've been shooting them for at least 10 years, probably more like 15 or more.
homebru

Zradix · April 23, 2017, 03:51:00 PM

I've tried them. I thought they were just fine.
I only tried a few dozen of the 500 spine.
The dozens were bought a few years apart and they ended up tuning to the same bow by cutting all to the same length as before.

They're not a real tough shaft.
They don't stand up very well to a hard stump sometimes.
I have put them thru deer though...

If I was going to switch back from wood I'd buy them again.

crazynate · April 23, 2017, 04:08:00 PM

I shoot them out of most of my bows. I like them better than the axis because they don't have the wood grain finish (except the traditional only model). Makes for easier refletching. And for 60 bucks a dozen you can't go wrong. I shot one into a cement wall last week and it only bent the insert. Did not smash shaft. I use the 400s and 500s

forestdweller · April 23, 2017, 04:21:00 PM

These are very good shafts. Nearly indestructable when footed front and back.

I used to shoot them out of my recurve and robin hooded two in a week so they are dead straight and consistant.

I have also abused them stumpin.

In my opinion they are the best value you can get for the money when it comes to carbon shafts.

If you buy the .500's or .400's hunters you can foot either shaft with an Easton 2117 without a problem.

Last time I checked they are around $55 or so for a dozen free shipping and inserts and nocks included.

ScottinPA · April 23, 2017, 06:26:00 PM

Same as above, shoot really well but not as durable as some. No complaints though.

gvdocholiday · April 23, 2017, 08:57:00 PM

It's all my wife and I shoot out of all our bows(even with wheels).

ICS Bowhunter and Easton Powerflight, they're the same shaft out of the same machine they just go different ways for different labels.

I find them on sale usually for around 50-55.00/dozen for bareshafts and inserts. I shoot them full length, just mess with the point weight and brace height to get them flying good.

tracker12 · April 23, 2017, 09:02:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Onions:
I shot them for many years, great shaft.

I have switched to Easton Aftermath. The Aftermath is more durable for me.

chris <><

This. Much better shaft.

Michael Arnette · April 24, 2017, 12:43:00 AM

Will not shoot them as I've had too many failures and almost cost me a painful experience with a shattered shaft.

KeganM · April 24, 2017, 08:10:00 AM

They're all I shot for years out of a wide range of bows. Really like them and they shoot quite well for me. Anything over 50# got a footing, and so far anything up to 50# hasn't seemed to need it. Still foot my stumping arrows.

For the money they're a great shaft. Right now I'm trying some different arrows out but I'd have no problems going back to them as my primary arrow.

Biathlonman · April 24, 2017, 08:15:00 AM

I've shot quite a few of the .340 shafts with a bunch of weight up front. No complaints from me, seemed at least as durable as GT trads.

Meflyfisherman · April 24, 2017, 10:35:00 AM

I have shot them for many years in 400 spine and never had any issues. Most shafts were pass through shots and I refletched them and used them on other animals. BTW, I shot the Hunter shafts.

amicus · April 24, 2017, 11:48:00 AM

I like them, use them all the time without any problems.

Tyler C. Moore · April 24, 2017, 12:20:00 PM

My local shop has beeman make them their own shaft. They are ICS bowhunter shafts just branded differently and even cheaper.

gvdocholiday · April 25, 2017, 08:49:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by Onions:
I shot them for many years, great shaft.

I have switched to Easton Aftermath. The Aftermath is more durable for me.

chris <><

I haven't had to really research arrows for a few years because I've been down right pleased with the Beman Bowhunting/powerflights.

However, I may get a dozen of these to play with. Same gpi as the bowhunters but with a slimmer diameter. That's got to equal a thicker wall which as you say, more durable. At .50/per shaft more, that's worth a try from me.