I got a bow now I need some arrows

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ZeroTurnDude

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I got a very old PSE compound bow with a about 75 pounds draw and I needs some arrows
So What are some good cheap arrows

Thanks

ZTD
 
Easton makes decent arrows. Are you looking to 3-D shoot, hunt, both? Depending upon that will depend upon arrows and tips that you choose. Also, cabelas has a decent selection. You need to figure out if you want carbon, wood, aluminum. I would suggest some easton aluminum arrows. You can cut them down at home and glue the inserts in, but a decent shop will have an arrow dressing machine that will make it a faster and cleaner process.
 
ZeroTurnDude said:
I got a very old PSE compound bow with a about 75 pounds draw
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I can't comment too much on current budget arrows, I got out of archery a little while back but if you are going to be shooting an old bow with that kind of draw weight, please have it checked out by a proper archery shop. After years of hanging out at a buddy's local archery shop I can't even count how many old piles of bow people have brought in for repair after it was left sitting for years or was improperly stored and it grenaded. And while you're there at said archery shop he'll measure you for arrows and cut them and fletch them for you. Don't buy ready made arrows.

On a side note, I really like turkey fletching. Check it out if you have arrows made up.
 
Carbon arrows are now in the same price range as aluminum. I prefer carbon because they don't bend or dent. They're either straight or broken and they're plenty tough.

+10000 on getting that bow checked out. At the very least it WILL need a new string and probably cables as well. Also have the draw weight measured and detuned to around 40 pounds if it can go that low. If you're new to shooting (you kinda sound like you are) you will destroy your shoulder in short order trying to draw that much weight right from the start and you will not find it very fun.

Read up on proper form when drawing and shooting, you will save your body many aches or worse.

Once the bow checks out good, determine the draw weight and your draw length. That will determine your arrows. Easton also makes a carbon arrow for shops that usually run about $70/dn ready to go. I also know a good place for carbon arrows if you determine what exactly you need and you can get them cut, fletched, tipped and knocked for a decent price.


-Xander
 
I'm kinda new to shooting been doing it on and off for about 2 mouths now. I started at 40 pound and work up
I started with some used Easton arrows and I loved them and tel I lost them lol
So then I wit to a archery shop in my town and he sold me some Easton's that said were for arhcery school or something
But they broke after a day of shooting. So I wit back to him and asked if he had something better he said yes but it would cost me $150 for 6 arrows.

I'm just looking to speed about 60 bucks I got all the stuff to cut them and feather them but I don't know were to get some shafts or what brand of shafts to get lol I don't know if I should go with carbon or aluminum I know the used Easton arrow I got were aluminum and I shoot pretty good with them.

Thanks

ZTD
 
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$150 for a half dozen? Good lord, were they gold plated? The last arrows I bought were top of the line Beemans (I think) don't remember the weight. It cost me +/- $65 to have them cut and fletched with turkey feathers. That's foe carbon arrows. I think you may need to find a different shop. He's either trying to sell you something far outside the lines of what you need, or trying to take you for a ride.

I would definitely go carbon, they're simply better arrows. More forgiving should you happen to make a bad shot and hit something hard. They don't dent or bend.
 
Bigfatts said:
$150 for a half dozen? Good lord, were they gold plated? The last arrows I bought were top of the line Beemans (I think) don't remember the weight. It cost me +/- $65 to have them cut and fletched with turkey feathers. That's foe carbon arrows. I think you may need to find a different shop. He's either trying to sell you something far outside the lines of what you need, or trying to take you for a ride.

I would definitely go carbon, they're simply better arrows. More forgiving should you happen to make a bad shot and hit something hard. They don't dent or bend.
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That was my thought too... You can easily get a dozen good quality arrows for $150.

Agreed on the carbon. I've used Carbon Tech, Gold Tip, Beeman and Carbon Express. They all make a good quality product.
Don't waste money on getting arrows that have the lowest weight and straightness tolerances. IMHO they are a waste of money. Most people will never be able to tell a difference, other than they cost more...
 
Deer crossing archery has some great arrows for the money. I have been shooting them the last two years with no complaints.
 
ZeroTurnDude said:
I'm just looking to speed about 60 bucks I got all the stuff to cut them and feather them but I don't know were to get some shafts or what brand of shafts to get lol I don't know if I should go with carbon or aluminum I know the used Easton arrow I got were aluminum and I shoot pretty good with them.

Thanks

ZTD
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I agree that carbon is the way to go. You'd be hard pressed to even find aluminum shafts at some shops these days cuz the carbons give you more durability and performance for the money. Keep in mind, that you probably DON'T have the tools to cut carbon shafts unless you've cut a cutting wheel specifically designed for the purpose. You're going to waste time and money trying to cut them with any kind of saw. Any shop will have the right tools to do it for you for a handful of extra dollars.
 
I know I may be odd, but I shot some cabelas carbon arrows and much preferred the fatter Easton's I shot before those. I shot some jazz arrows as well through 3d shoots. They're a very stiff arrow for aluminum.
 
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I agree that carbon is the way to go. You'd be hard pressed to even find aluminum shafts at some shops these days cuz the carbons give you more durability and performance for the money. Keep in mind, that you probably DON'T have the tools to cut carbon shafts unless you've cut a cutting wheel specifically designed for the purpose. You're going to waste time and money trying to cut them with any kind of saw. Any shop will have the right tools to do it for you for a handful of extra dollars.
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Ya I don't have the tool to cut carbon in less I can them with a die grinder or ban saw
 
Check out deercrossingarchery I bought a dozen carbon arrows cut to length, fletched, nocked, and with field points for $65 shipped. But I knew what length, spine and everything I needed before hand.

Don't forget, if you even plan to shoot braodheads you may need an extra inch of length depending on your rest.


-Xander
 
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