[eltaco]

bump.

 

[CaseyU]

I started with axis went to gold tip to save some money and went back with the axis. Just can't beat them, They seem very similar in spine just seem to have a dif. when they go in animals! love the axis

 

[solocam newb]

I have about 18 GT 5575 FS cut at 27" 90 TYD if anyones interested

 

[eltaco]

If they were 29 1/2" or longer, I'd be speaking with you about those.

 

[solocam newb]

If they were 29 1/2" or longer, I'd be speaking with you about those.

Alright thanks they are great arrows though BTW I have never owned any axis but as far as Gold Tip goes I have never had a single complaint. They fly great and are tough as nails, the only reason I am selling is to upgrade to the stiffer spline.

 

[solocam newb]

sorry for the sales pitch BTW ttt for you :teeth:

 

[bamabowhunter19]

Axis are awesome arrows, but I'm not fan of the HIT inserts. I've shot Axis, FMJs, Epics, Flatline, and Beman ICS Hunters, and I've never had a single complaint about them. I just switched to Gold Tip XT Hunters 5575, and like the Eastons, I see nothing wrong. They do seem a touch tougher and more flexible, however, I like how the majority of Eastons are made in the US

Out of the 2, GTs because I'm not a fan of the HIT. I shoot Flatlines out of my 3D bow (BMXS).

 

[joehunter8301]

try the epics..i am trying them out this year but cant report back on them yet..... but goldtips have done me very well for years i really dont know why i am switching:mg:

 

[backcast88]

Of the ones you mentioned, Axis. They are very durable and fly great. I also am not a fan of the HIT insert so I switched to the Epics. They have the same specs and constructions as the Axis but use a regular insert. The 400 Axis is 9 gpi and the Epic is 8.6 gpi but the heavier insert makes them about the same weight. Plus the epics are less then the Axis.

 

[chickenbone76]

Are they cut at 27" and then need inserts and nock added are do they have inserts and nocks already?

 

[dxtshoottokill]

I have shot Epics the last 3 years and they have great arrows. Small diameter with great penetration. I bought a dozen of GT Velocity and so far no problems only difference I see is bigger diameter.

 

[elkaddict]

Between the Xts and Axis, I would go with the Axis. After going through 6 or 7 dozen XTs, I've concluded the Axis seem to have a more uniform. I don't believe it is the weight variation, but rather the spine or poor nock fit. Generally, it seems like with the XTs, 2-3 arrows out of a dozen could not be made to shoot broadheads with the rest of dozen (rotating nocks will help with some--but not with all). My criterial is staying in a 3" dot at 30yds. We had one batch og 3555s that 1/2 of the arrows couldn't make the cut. The trick to testing is number you arrows and take plenty of time to test each one with broadheads. Axis arrows just seem to be more uniform provided the ends are squared. They are not perfect however. It is my experience that Axis do indeed penetrate better--I was surprized to reach this conclusion but I have (hunting hogs). Gold Tip Pros are a step up from the XTs--and comparable with the Axis IMO in uniformity--maybe slightly better. The GT seem to be a bit tougher. If you hit something hard with the Axis, they mushroom at the tip. Hit something hard with the GT and they tend to split on the nock end. Some will argue this point and have reached a different conclusion. The only thing I dislike about Axis is pulling them from 3-d targets and needing to buy new fletching equipment. Presently, I shoot both GT Pros and Axis. Hope this helps.