Aluminum or fiberglass arrows?

gunsgalore · Dec 7, 2012

I have used both but I am not sure what I should stick with. I love the aluminum because they are sturdy, but they tend to bend I and I don't know how to straighten them.

Sportstud4891 · Dec 7, 2012

What are you using them for? Fiberglass arrows are generally only used for bow fishing. You probably mean carbon. If that is the case then I would definately go with the carbon arrows specifically for the reason that you mention, the aluminum will bend and cannot be straightened. Also, if you hit something hard, like a stump an aluminum arrow can break very easily. A carbon arrow properly sized for your poundage and draw length will easily outlast any aluminum arrow. I've been shooting the same dozen for about three years now and they are still as straight and weigh the same as the day I bought them. I simply re-fletch them ever couple hundred shots or so.

MDMOUNTAINEER · Dec 7, 2012

Carbon.

Aluminum is probably the better of the two you list.

Aluminum can bend. They sell arrow straightening tools that claim to work. I've never had much luck. The good news is, if you care for them they are pretty durable. Just pull 'em straight out of the target.

I've heard of fiberglass arrows being easy to shatter. I've never used them and never had first hand experience.

For traditional archery where I hand-make everything, I prefer poplar or cedar shafts.

shrpshtrjoe · Dec 7, 2012

You can't go wrong with Carbon..

Kjdowning18 · Dec 7, 2012

Full metal jackets

Carbon wrapped in aluminum.... I stopped shootin these though because the outer shell tends to bend also.... All carbon is te way to go!

Pale Ryder · Dec 8, 2012

The #1 thing carbon brings is speed. Aluminum may bend but they don't shatter and they are cheaper to replace. If you choose carbon check them often. I use both carbon on the compound, and aluminum on a recurve, haven't gone to wood yet. Anyway check your arrows guys.

http://www.huntersfriend.com/arrow-safety-warning.htm

Billman · Dec 8, 2012

Carbon

itsslow98 · Dec 8, 2012

Good quality carbon arrows. Don't buy cheap and check what happens when a carbon arrow shatters upon release.

byf43 · Dec 14, 2012

I still use Easton xx75 aluminum arrows.
Gotta be careful to not bend 'em, or, you're replacing 'em.

My son got 'hooked' on carbon fiber.
He's using Easton something or another.

He has shattered one of his carbon fiber arrows, when he hit my metal stand.
:shrug:

(I keep telling him to hit the target, not the stand!)

SRD · Dec 14, 2012

I shoot XX75.But I should note that I'm not shooting a "fast" bow and I still use fingers.

WeaponsCollector · Dec 14, 2012

You could get primitive and try stone.

SouthCo · Dec 14, 2012

My dad is into bows and he uses carbon arrows. He gets them from Bass Pro in Arundel Mills. The apparently will put them together for you while you wait. And as stated, you want decent quality and arrows rated for your bow poundage.

seabeeJordan · Dec 18, 2012

I think you mean carbon. But you can have the better of both worlds check out the easton FMJ they are great arrows its what i hunt with. But they are expencive

llkoolkeg · Jan 5, 2013

I like carbon because they are more obvious when "off". A very slight imperceptible bend in an aluminum arrow will drive you nuts when grouping or sighting. When carbon goes, it usually does so dramatically or displays visible cracking or splintering first.

balttigger · Jan 5, 2013

I have always used a heavy thick walled aluminum arrow. The thicker wall will help keep it from bending as much and the heavier material, while slower, will give you penetration and energy transfer. Would you rather have the fast light 9mm or the heavy slow 45acp??? This is especially true if using a crossbow IMHO. You don't have as long an arrow to store kinetic energy.

I have shot along those using carbon and while theirs will get there a fraction of a second earlier and penetrate a few inches into the target, mine sink right to the fletchings or go straight thru and out the other side.

sgt23preston · Jan 5, 2013

Sgt Preston here...

Here is where you want to look for the answers...

http://www.archerytalk.com/vb/index.php

tennisdr · Jan 5, 2013

Yes go carbon, but do check for crack and major scratches on the shaft. If they break your forearm will not be too happy.

Slimpickins · Jan 9, 2013

Check out the small diameter carbon arrows. They have a stiffer spine and have only had two break in over 10 years. One I shot with another arrow while target practicing and the other broke when I shot a deer in the front shoulder (errant shot) and when she ran it broke. They don't actually shatter...I am shooting the Easton Axis nano fused 400 spine and still have 10 left since purchasing them 5 years ago....A really good investment if you ask me!

stu929 · Jan 9, 2013

I have a crapload of fiberglass arrows never shot where are you from? Actually I have to check that I think I have a ton of carbon express arrows as well.

Also have a bow set up with accessories in the classifieds.

NattyBoh · Jan 9, 2013

Yeah there is a lot to finding the right arrow for your setup. Some people use the chart on the back of the arrows but htere are programs out there that use your bow's setup ( poundage etc ) to find out what spine is optimal.

so if you want give me your arrow length, draw weight, draw length, what bow you are shooting and what year it is. I can then let you know what spine you need and what your options are. Also, do you hunt game or target shoot?

Reason for the program is that some came accelerate the arrow fast and some are smoother thus needed a stiffer or softer spine. I didnt believe it until I bought the program ( its touted all over archery talk.com ) and tried it. I was shooting CX blue streak selects and then I went to GT 7595 and damn way tighter groups are further distances..

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