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What makes an arrow a "good" arrow?

Discussion in 'Bowhunting Talk' started by Ferahgo, Jan 23, 2014.

  1. Ferahgo

    Ferahgo Weekend Warrior

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    So, I just bought some aluminums from Walmart for $2 each. I see arrows at Cabelas for over $200 a dozen. I have a question about these. Why are they so expensive? What makes them so much better then the crappy practice arrows I have? I just want to know what makes them worth the price.
     
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    First, I am not sure what arrows are $200 a dozen. Second, its all in the materials and the factory tolerances. Most $100 a dozen have a straightness of .003 or less which is very good and a weight difference of around .5 grains.
     
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    Ferahgo, Jan 23, 2014
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    straightness, weight, materials, consistency
     
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    first I can guarantee those $200 arrows are not aluminum.
     
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    Damn I want to like this.

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    One word separates Great arrows from all the rest. Consistency.

    Great arrows will have all of the following:
    Consistent Spine
    Consistent weight
    Consistent Straightness
    and the most over looked consistently precise components.
     
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