Aluminum V.S. Fiberglass/ carbon arrows

Discussion in 'Intro to Bowhunting & Archery' started by Hunter JA, May 27, 2015.

  1. Hunter JA

    Hunter JA Newb

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    I have never used aluminium just carbon, and I would like to know both sides.
     
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    SharpEyeSam Legendary Woodsman

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    Easton Full Metal Jacket Arrows!! Carbon core wrapped with aluminum. I have been using them for years and I love them. Best of both worlds! They fly true and hit like a Ton of bricks!
     
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    Pastor Scotty Weekend Warrior

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    Carbon only aluminum bends! And they are hard to straighten. Carbon breaks and cheap carbon range from Wal-Mart are cheap enough you don't care.
    PSR
     
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    I've been buying the Easton (aluminum wrapped) FMJ for their smaller diameter and I can't believe how well they penetrate. They've been going out the other side of my Block target. They are heavier, which I like as well but others may not.
     
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    davidingle Weekend Warrior

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    I use the fmj as well with the carbon core wrapped by aluminum. Aluminum bends and is heavier
     
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    ShaneB22 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Gold Tip makes the best carbon arrows out there.
     
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    I like carbon best myself. I've got all kinds of arrows....almost every brand. Easton/Beman is hard to beat.

    Sent from my XT830C
     
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    I currently hunt with Easton or Beman carbons but I would have no issues trying an arrow like the FMJs. As many stated above, the people who shoot them, love them. I've always been a fan of Easton arrows.
     
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    Longstriker Weekend Warrior

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    For hunting I like Beman ICS Hunter Patriots. They're a good arrow that doesn't cost a fortune, and I don't feel bad if I lose one. For practice and target I love my Victory VAP's. So my preference is for a pure carbon arrow.
     
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    I started my archery hunting with aluminum, quickly switched to carbon and have never looked back. Aluminum bends too easy and that just ruins the arrow.
     

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