For what purpose? And all 3 would be fine. I, personally, would choose the rip ss out of those 3 if i was going to run that size arrow. I currently shoot the vap ss and have been happy.

 

I love archery so just going out and shooting is something I enjoy and when it comes fall, whitetail is the only game I would take with these arrows. I do like the idea of the stainless steel weave. The only problem I was seeing with this was the weight with a 60 pound draw and the cost. Thanks for the feedback!

 

For hunting purposes RIP TKO IMO.

 

The RIP SS's are the heaviest and the strongest of the three, the RIP TKO's are just plain awesome, and the VF TKO's are a standard size and you can get any insert on the planet in that size...

It's a toss up & your choice.
Good luck!

 

If you are looking for best bang for the buck I’d get the RIP. They come with ss inserts and cost less than RIP TKO by a lot. I’d also get the .003 straightness. The gamers. Elite is $20 to $30 more and it’s hard to tell a difference from the gamers.

Just my opinion. I have rip for one bow and rip tko for the other. The only reason for rip tko imo is the lighter gpi for the 250 spine arrow.


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No sense going with a 5mm shaft for your stated use.
Get the standard diameter VF.

 

If I could only have one arrow for everything I do in archery, it would be a Victory 3DHV. That arrow can shoot any archery discipline. Even 50 meter shoots, 3D, and hunting. You can load up the foc as much as you want. Cuts through the wind, great performance and penetration.

 

I see more and more people shooting 3DHVs at my local range. I've read complaints online about their durability, but everyone I've talked to about them has had no issues. Very reasonable price, too. I'm pretty sure these will be the next shafts I buy.

 

Absolutely vforce! Best arrow for the dollar period. Vforce gamer and elite fly excellent for me. I’ve shot almost everything from vap to vforce tko and vforce arrows are by far the best for flying true and easy to build along with unsurpassed durability. Highly recommended

 

With your draw length, I'd go the VF. You can cut off the wobbly bit if there is one. You have a fair few inches to play with from a full length shaft.

 

VAP SS, RIP TKO, or RIP XV.

 

I shoot VForce and VFTKO shafts regularly. I wouldn’t worry about Sport/Gamer/Elite.. they’ll all shoot the same for you.

 

Gotcha. Thank you all so much!

 

I like and use several different Victory shafts. The .204's are fine, but unless you have a need for the skinny's, they are a PITA as general archery requirements go. The VForce .245's are quite likely the best per dollar available. The come in three grades, and the economy "Sports" are fine for testing, and practice, the "Gamers" are good enough for 3D, deers and bears, and pretty much anything else. Components for .245/246 shafts are everywhere, and cost less, (way less?).

 

For a easy to build, easy to tune, tough, all-purpose arrow the VF TKO is the ticket. They are fantastic shafts and the stock 22 grain inserts are very stout and fit well, and accept FACT weights if you desire more insert weight.

If you want to go skinnier the RIP TKO are good, but I'm not a fan of the Shok TL insert/outsert. If you want skinnier and heavier the RIP SS or VAP SS are really good as well, but again, I don't care for the components that come with them.

If you want affordable and easy, go VF TKO.

 

So would you think the VF TKO is better than the RIP Elite? Are the SS Shok inserts that worth it?

 

The TKO (woven) shafts are tougher than the standard.

Between those two it's more a matter of diameter and insert/outsert/halfout. The stainless Shok halfouts that come with the regular RIPS are better than the Shok TL that comes with the RIP TKO, in my opinion. Most people prefer using a HIT insert and adding a collar over other options. But if you like practicing with bag targets anything with a halfout or collar will be more difficult to pull out because they catch on the material.

Is the frustration of collars and halfouts worth the 1.5 mm of smaller diameter?

 

I'm shooting the cheapest Victory arrows available. .006 tolerance. I square the ends, remove the vanes and put my own on. I hunt whitetails and do a lot of shooting out back. They go where they're supposed to and hold up very well. I don't think you can go wrong with any of them. It all depends on what is going to make you happy and how much you want to spend.

 

I picked up Victory VForce Sport .006 the other week because I kept losing or wasting my Gold Tip Hunter XTs at longer distances. For under $50 for half dozen they can take a beating and go where I aim. I'm not an Olympic archer or serious 3d shooter. They could definitely be used for hunting. But because of my mental block, I'll probably go with a more expensive arrow... Because if it costs more, it must be better. Right?

 

You can get a dozen fletched Vforce Gamers for $70

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There is not a "bad" arrow in victory's lineup. If you will never shoot past 50 yards there is no reason to spend extra for .001".

 

Agreed. Even the .006 Sports fly well with field points out to 100+ if you take your time and build them well (especially if you can cut them down shorter).

Selecting a shaft from Victory mainly comes down to what you want out of it. Standard carbon, woven carbon (TKO), light GPI (XV), heavy GPI (SS), and what diameter shaft you want. You can get any of them in whatever straightness you are willing to pay for.

 

if all you're going to be shooting is 50yds and under, then why are you worried about the arrow's weight? i shoot 50lbs with a 550gr arrow, and 620gr out of a 60lbs bow.

you don't have to go to extremes (as i have, admittedly, but i like a heavy arrow) just build the arrow, and tune the arrow with the right length and points and insert, and whatever weight it comes out is what it comes out. it'll work fine.

 

I'm still here but I'm not sure if I can help as I was asking questions too!😂

 

For me it come down to a few things my general recommendation for you question is the RIP. But let’s say you have a shorter draw length or shoot lower poundage I’d recommend the XV (may have a new name now). You want to shoot long distance I’d recommend the TKO. (in case I’m missing something when I say the RIP I’m referring to the .204 diameter and when I say the TKO I’m referring to the .166)

 

Vap is .166
Rip is .204
Tko is either of those with woven carbon construction and a consistent gpi from the different spines. Then there is ss which is infused stainless steel and a little higher gpi.


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With the draw length you have I would get the Victory Stainless steel arrows in 350 spine.
You would have a tough arrow under 440 grains with the stock 50 grain insert.
If you are looking I can get them pretty cheap for the elites.
Just send me a pm if interested.

 

I am completely happy with the Victory VAP

 

Easton Axis 5mm.