Looking at new, heavier arrows non micro diameter preferred
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How heavy?
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.300 velocity xt with some brass inserts or gold tip 50 gr insert and then add gold tip weights to the exact weight you want or victory v-force.300 with a 100 gr brass insert....
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This. Don’t focus on the GPI part of the arrow. Actually, if I were you, I’d lean toward looking for a lower GPI shaft in a 300 spine and do exactly what Grizz said, add the weight up front to get you to that 475-500 Mark.
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Gold tips are my favorite to build now,as I really like their weight system and I havent found a tougher arrow then a gold tip,they are neck and neck with carbon force radial weaves for toughness.
I have 3 batches of velocity xt's built in different weights,i think my favorites are the ones that are 460 gr with a 125 gr broadhead or 490 gr with a 150 gr broadhead.I never reuse my arrows,well rarely.I have put the one velocity xt through 3 bears and 4 whitetails the last few years and a tom last spring....they have done me well......I think there are lots of excellent options out there...but my preference is the mexican arrows....:darkbeer:.........Grizz
I have 3 batches of velocity xt's built in different weights,i think my favorites are the ones that are 460 gr with a 125 gr broadhead or 490 gr with a 150 gr broadhead.I never reuse my arrows,well rarely.I have put the one velocity xt through 3 bears and 4 whitetails the last few years and a tom last spring....they have done me well......I think there are lots of excellent options out there...but my preference is the mexican arrows....:darkbeer:.........Grizz
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Black eagle has 2 options that take standard size arrows the carnivore and the outlaw. Both are great arrows. The outlaw will allow you to add a liitle more FOC while keeping the total weight down in the range you are wanting
Could build a 350 outlaw shaft cut 28” with 125 grain heads, 100 grain brass insert, 3 blazers and standard nock will get you to 490 grains and around 17% FOC. Would be a good arrow setup in my opinion
A 340 gold tip velocity would net you almost the same weights as the shaft gpi is just a touch less at 8.2 vs 8.6. Both would be great setups
Could build a 350 outlaw shaft cut 28” with 125 grain heads, 100 grain brass insert, 3 blazers and standard nock will get you to 490 grains and around 17% FOC. Would be a good arrow setup in my opinion
A 340 gold tip velocity would net you almost the same weights as the shaft gpi is just a touch less at 8.2 vs 8.6. Both would be great setups
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Used to be a gold tip velocity person. Made great arrows for building foc, but about 3 years ago I had to batches that where not good. I went to Black Eagle. Never looked back
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I also own and have owned different types of black eagles,I have a dz .300 outlaws built with 100 gr brass inserts.I think be arrows are decent,I had others and sold them.I like victory and gold tips over them myself.I think the victory v-force and gold tips are tougher but they are all good arrows to work with....
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Try a few different types/brands out from lancaster.I buy all my arrows from there,unless I see really good deals on amazon.I will be placing another order in the next few weeks for more arrows to build...it makes the warm summer evenings melt into autumn quicker....Grizz
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Good advice here! In fact, call Lancaster and request a catalog. They have most of the arrows available with all the insert options as well. I always keep my Lancaster catalog next to the toilet for research. LOL.
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Another vote for Gold Tip Velocity...
Just built:
GT Velocity XT 300 27"
100gr insert
100gr tip ... 485 grains ~16-17% FOC
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125gr tip ... 510 grains ~18-19% FOC
Wrap & 3 Blazers
They shoot great!
Just built:
GT Velocity XT 300 27"
100gr insert
100gr tip ... 485 grains ~16-17% FOC
OR
125gr tip ... 510 grains ~18-19% FOC
Wrap & 3 Blazers
They shoot great!
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Easton hexx or da torch are good for building a heavier arrow and having good f.o.c. They also have a 260 spine that is only 9.3 go. You can lad the front with 75 gr brass inserts and use a 125 gr point and be around 495 or so depending upon length.
OP, I have 6 new 260 hexx if you are interested.
OP, I have 6 new 260 hexx if you are interested.
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That's as much weight up front as a lot of people shoot in their entire shaft LOL
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I use Axis with 75gr insert with success.
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