STRAIGHTER ARROWS FOR HALF THE COST
STRAIGHTER ARROWS FOR HALF THE COST
Over the last year, everything has gone up in price. Food, gas, and even bowhunting gear. Many bowhunters will find themselves trying to cut corners this year in an attempt to stay on budget. For instance, many might decide this is not the year to buy a new bow. Others may decide that this year they are not going to buy new hunting clothing. One thing bowhunters should not skimp on is arrows. Many of us, including myself, have tried to get an extra year or two out of old arrows, but often that results in arrows that are not as accurate or as tough. The good news is there are a few things bowhunters can do to save a little money on their arrows.
ARE HIGH END ARROW NECESSARY
When bowhunters are shopping for arrows, most will notice that arrows come in .001, .003 and .006 straightness. The straighter the arrow, the more expensive it is. The .001straightness arrows are considerably more money than .003 or .006 straightness arrows. Most bowhunters will buy the most expensive arrow, thinking that having the absolute straightest arrow is a must. The truth is for many bowhunters, it doesn’t really matter.
GET AN ARROW INSPECTOR
A lot of bowhunters practice at 20-30 yards and their average shot in the field is 30 yards and under. At this distance, almost any inexpensive arrow will perform flawlessly. One way to ensure each arrow in a quiver is worthy of the woods is to use a Pine Ridge Archery Arrow Inspector. An Arrow Inspector is an arrow spin tester. If each arrow is spin tested before it is ever shot, a bowhunter can quickly see if the arrow will fly accurately or if it has a wobble in the shaft. The wobble in an arrow shaft is usually at the ends. If a bowhunter buys a dozen arrows, chances are an arrow or two will have a wobble in it. The cheaper the arrows, the higher chance that a few of the arrows will not fly perfectly.
CUT OFF THE WOBBLY END OF THE ARROW
For those who don’t want to break the bank but want a perfectly straight arrow, consider buying arrow shafts and spin testing them and having an inch or two cut off the wobbly end of the arrow. YouTube celebrity Average Jack Archery recently did a video on how to get the most out of a cheap arrow. In the video, you can see him cut an inch or two off the ends of cheaper arrows. By doing this, the shaft that is left is straighter and flies more accurately. Watch the video by clicking the link. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUzYCJ_4D_E&t=435s
SAVE $$$ WHEN BUYING ARROWS
How much can the average bowhunter save when buying arrows? About 50%! You read that right. Box store brand arrows are often made by the top end arrow manufacturers. The arrows are decent in quality but not as good as high end arrows. For most hunters, the box store brand arrows will do a good job at the range and in the field.
SPIN TEST EVERY ARROW
Regardless if you purchase high end arrows or a less expensive arrows, all arrows should be spun on a spin tester. Sometimes the ends of the arrow are out of spec and wobbling which means the ends should be cut off, other times an insert is glued in improperly. Sometimes a certain type of broadhead can cause an arrow to not spin so well. Spin testing all your arrows before season is always a good idea and spin testing all new arrow shafts is a must.
