How much of a difference does it really make between a .001-.006 +- straightness tolerance? I have been looking for a set of new arrows that won't break the bank. I posted a thread earlier that asked about a "Good hunting arrow". I am finding some of the arrows that I am looking to purchase have a straightness tolerance of .006. Would prefer to get an arrow that has the tolerance at .0025 or less. But, really, how much of a difference does it make? Thanks for any information.
Majority of archers cannot tell a difference. I know I cannot. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2
Depends on what you want to do. A walmart arrow will kill a deer. The tolerances will gain you consistency. If you're just shooting 20-40 yards, a .003 is just fine, maybe even slightly aggressive. If you want to shoot further, it's good to have tighter tolerances. Will you hit the target 60 yards away with a cheaper arrow, well sure. Again it all depends. I like my arrows to have the tightest tolerances and the correct spine. I like my tuning to be absolutely perfect. I like my form to be perfect. Can you save some money, have a good time, kill deer... well sure. Is there anything wrong with those expectations, absolutely not. You should buy your equipment to help you obtain goals. Mine is to be shooting 90 yards by summer's end.
Arrow straightness helps with grouping an for most hunters they probably don't group much past 40 yards most of the time so if your just hunting an your kill range is 40 or less you can get by with a .006 shaft but if you 3d shoot then I would recommend a .003 or less due to the simple fact of a good quality arrow does help cover up some mistakes in form.
For the most part, straightness is irrelevant. The most accurate shafts in the world are .002 straightness. The key is spine, component fit and alignment. The issue there is to get consistent spine and quality components, you need to spend the money for the better shafts. They are typically the straighter ones as well. This is even more critical if your using fixed blade broadheads. So, imo ,spend the money for quality shafts. sent from my samsung note 2
Thank you for the responses. I decided on the PSE Radial Weave STL Hunter 200's. Straightness tolerance of .006. Figured it should still do the job I need it to do. I don't have a lot of money to play with, so I decided on these particular arrows. Again, thanks for the replies.
I seriously and highly doubt that anyone could differentiate accuracy at 45yds between a shaft of .003" straightness vs one of .001" Sent from my ADR6350 using Tapatalk 2
Arguably, the most accurate arrows in the world. Notice they are .0015. They have a wide range of spine choices and pin nocks. They don't meet the .001 so they must not be accurate past 45 yards. :D http://www.eastonarchery.com/arrows/target-alloy-x10/0/2 Straightness: ± .0015*Weight tolerance: ± 0.5*Polished Black Carbon*alloy carbon sent from my samsung note 2
You can't. The key to accurate shafts, like I said, is components and spine. Straightness is on the list but not at the top. sent from my samsung note 2
