Best archery arrows & parts according to redditors
We found 94 Reddit comments discussing the best archery arrows & parts. We ranked the 73 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 94 Reddit comments discussing the best archery arrows & parts. We ranked the 73 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
https://www.amazon.com/zzuus-Killzone-Broadheads-Arrowheads-Compound/dp/B07CJ899GB/
They are similar to those. The actual ones I have are by a company called JIANZD, but for some reason they mechanical broadheads are no longer available? The link I posted are the ones I was going to order but the shipping speed is slower than the ones I ordered. I'm thinking the JIANZD were also offered as PRIME, so perhaps they are the exact same item but the JIANZD version was sold from an American warehouse and these you have to wait on the import. But I have e no complaints on how well they fly and how well the work.
Those are really crappy, honestly. I had a friend who bought one of those for her son, and it was so weak the arrows wouldn't even stick in the target. Plastic limbs...pretty much a toy.
We went thru several bows for my son. We started w/ one of the little fiberglass Barnetts...which beats the one you linked to, IMO. My son is 7, and doesn't have any trouble drawing a 15lb bow with enough oomph to stick arrows in the target. He's been shooting an old Ben Pearson Junior Jet fiberglass stick bow for awhile and he's still enthusiastic about the sport. It's got enough power to stick his arrows in the target and is accurate enough for him to hit his target when he focuses and watches his form.
If you're looking for an inexpensive way to get started, this would be a better starter kit than the sentinel:
https://www.amazon.com/Barnett-Crossbows-1071P-Sioux-Recurve/dp/B00OZE2NZM/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=barnett+lil+sioux&qid=1568151412&s=gateway&sr=8-5
Otherwise, if you think it'll be something she is going to stick with, invest in a good youth bow like this:
https://www.amazon.com/SinoArt-Takedown-Recurve-Beginner-Archery/dp/B075ZKKHHL/ref=sr_1_11?keywords=youth%2Brecurve&qid=1568151456&s=gateway&sr=8-11&th=1&psc=1
(16-20lbs, depending on how strong she is) and some inexpensive arrows:
https://www.amazon.com/Huntingdoor-Practice-Fiberglass-Shooting-Beginner/dp/B072N2YV5N/ref=sr_1_14?keywords=fletched+arrows+28%22&qid=1568151566&s=gateway&sr=8-14
You can fix those old arrows up with shrink wrap fletchings. Cheaper can be found, but it takes about 10 minute to refletch 10 arrows, and they'll fly better than when they were new. Scrape off the old fletchings with a knife (I assume you can find one), boil some water, remove water from heat, put the new fletchings on as you like, and slowly dip into the hot water.
That's all there is to it.
A couple of these always look good w/ Hawkeye stuff: https://www.amazon.com/Fiberglass-Shooting-Practice-Suitable-Beginner/dp/B07M6N3TNK/ref=sr_1_14?keywords=purple+arrows&qid=1557090890&s=gateway&sr=8-14
http://www.amazon.com/Safety-Technology-CB-1-Pound-Crossbow/dp/B00081AI3A/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1324909818&sr=8-11
http://www.amazon.com/12-pk-of-Aluminum-Pistol-Bolts/dp/B0007LOXSW/ref=pd_sim_misc_2
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07842SZ1C/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
If you're going with a whisker biscuit for a rest, make sure you get one that's made for bowfishing. Bowfishing arrows are waaay heavier than bowhunting arrows, and a regular whisker biscuit will wear out quickly - trust me on that one. I like that reel, have the same one...should work out well for you. As for arrows, I just use the basic AMS white fiberglass arrows. They work well for me, but I don't fish for Gar. I also like the black and yellow shafts, made by Cajun. Real nice arrow.
There are two types of reels she could get him; a bottle style reel or a spincast style reel. Either one will work, it's just a matter of personal preference.
The bottle style reels are mounted on the side of the riser where the sight would usually go, and the spincast style reels are mounted on the front of the bow where the stabilizer goes. If you do get a spincast style reel, you should note two things:
RE: arrows - the only ones I wouldn't recommend are the hollow carbon fiber ones. I've just heard too many stories of them breaking when you hit a rock or stump to have faith in them, and they're more expensive. I stick with the solid fiberglass arrows, like this or this.
RE: tips - it kind of depends on what he's fishing for, and again what his personal preference is. There are two-barb points like the Muzzy quick release, and there are three-barb points like the AMS 3 barb grapple. The two-barb point requires that the tip just be loosened to release the fish, while the three barb point I linked to here requires the tip to be unscrewed completely to remove the fish. Innerloc also makes a good three barb head.
Soooo this got pretty long, but it was kind of fun to write up because I love talking about bowfishing. Hope it helps? LMK if not, happy to clarify anything.
I use something similar, the Grayling Fletching Jig. Should work about the same as the one you linked, so I think it's a worthy investment. I chose this because I didn't want a bright red one. Haha.
https://www.amazon.com/Archery-Target-Points-Bowhunting-Hunting/dp/B0785H1QJV
They probably just picked a random item requirement to craft them but yeah they have smaller arrowheads that wont completely destroy the smaller animal.
Thank you! Apologies for falling asleep. NuSensei has been one of the leading sources of information honestly he does a very good job explaining some things to avoid and shows some of the best practices (like not starting off with a 50 pound bow) I have been looking for something that goes a little more into technical form to review. In the mean time I wanted to give it a shot with what I've learned so far. I know I'd rather not put bad habits into practice early on but not having a standard instructor close by I'm going to do what I can. As far as arrows go I'll link them in an edit momentarily.
Edit:Tiger Archery 30Inch Carbon Arrow Practice Hunting Arrows with Removable Tips for Compound & Recurve Bow(Pack of 12) (Black White) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y4MVLKD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_V2ZIDbYRS382W
I have a sneaking suspicion that they aren't particularly the best. I did go cheaper because I planned on losing a few.
I have two sets of arrows. These ones are the ones that flex a lot:
http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B001SH5S06/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
These ones seem alright but quite heavy and fall quite a bit after release:
http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H73KXXC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Also, those second ones seem to be the proper length for my draw (31") while the others feel just a tad to short (28").
How would I go about finding my at-fingers? I'm not sure where a shop would be around me to go in and ask these questions despite googling for them.
I have an old Grayling jig from the 90's. It was a hand-me-down/freebie. It's basically a plastic version of the Bitzenburger. I have fletched many dozens of arrows with it and I plan to fletch many dozens more. After a quick google search, I see that the Grayling Fletching Jig is still available today, and $29 for a complete setup seems like a reasonable deal. I just found a right helical clamp for it for about $10.
If this jig had not been given to me for free I would have been skeptical about it and I am sure I would have never purchased one based on online pictures, but the jig has definitely been a work horse. The only routine maintenance that I do on this jig is to check the nock alignment before I start and to adjust the nock rotation if I want the cock feather up instead of out.
If I was going to get a new fletching jig today, I would probably get one of the Bohning Feather Tower Fletching Jigs that does three feathers or vanes at one time.
I wondered the same thing. After buying some of the cheapest ones I could find, and later buying some for around the price you mentioned, I found that spending a little more makes my practice more enjoyable and likely more effective. I like [these] (http://www.amazon.com/Feather-Fletched-Easton-Aluminum-Arrows/dp/B000PEMPMW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1394786199&sr=8-1&keywords=easton+jazz) for the price quality. Treat em right and the extra expenditure is worth it.
You have a lot of options to go on the cheap. I mean actually cheap. They won't feel premium or awe inspiring but you can still get quite good (I'm currently retraining myself to use thumb, so I have both those bows below but I have the 18lbs version of the snake)
You can try the famous Snake Bow, or the Youth Titan Bow, Both capable of being drawn to 31" safely, both capable of shooting on the left or right side. Perfect for finding your particular style before choosing better equipment. Both have a reputation of being tanks in terms of durability.
I recommend This armguard
As for arrows, there are a lot of amazon sellers, with 25~30lbs being the kind of weight you want to start with, most of the sellers on amazon give you okay-ish arrows to start, I wouldn't get the cheapest option but if I had to choose, I'd get these. Do not expect to be splitting arrows though.
If you chose those 3 options, that's about 100$ leaving 50$ for a tab, back quiver or target bag. Tab/target bag should be the higher priority, all 3 would be best.
These bows and arrows I linked are for, real budget entry level "I've never shot a bow before" archers. Easy enough to pull, forgiving and more forgiving on the wallet.
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At least I think so.
Sure, but not to any that I use. I just buy random ones from the local sport shop.
I see 100 grains, and 5/16, and then I buy, not much in the means of brand loyalty
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RFSKPSD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_6gAyDbBCD35ZZ
They don't use feathers. You can see what they look like here
Well, I think one thing to really zero in on is the weight of your bow at your draw length. I see elsewhere that you have a 30-50# and your drawing at 54inches. Bows can be kinda unique when it comes to the poundage at different draw lengths, so I'm not exactly sure what poundage you're at. But let's assume 50# because it's nice and round.
If you look at this chart: https://www.goldtip.com/GoldTip/media/Gold-Tip-Media/Calculators/RecurveChart.png
And I'm assuming you got these arrows: https://www.amazon.com/REEGOX-Archery-Carbon-Compound-Recurve/dp/B07GPG4CMR
The spine on your arrow is not what you need. You got 300 and you probably need 500 or 400.
Not to say that new arrows will fix all your problems. But I can assure you that you'll notice a difference and they won't feel so flimsy coming off your bow.
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I don't understand how to purchase/assemble arrows...I've read guides, spine charts and I feel like I a missing something.
I bought a Samick Sage, 30#. I ended up buying these 1916 XX75 Jazz. Before I got those, I tried buying the shaft by it's self but then I needed vanes, tips, glue etc..The total would have been $70+ for 6 arrows if I did it that way. I also couldn't tell what points and notches fit in what shafts...So many variables,
So when you buy arrows, do they normally come in these separates pieces? The one's I bought were all inclusive.
How do you correctly attach the vanes?
How can I better know what to buy together to complete the arrow purchase?
This is for target shooting in a backyard.
Another Example: If I buy these Tributes from Lancaster Archery, they don't come with points right? So how do I make sure what point I buy, fits?
I haven't shot a bow since I was a child, so I didn't really know what kind of draw weight I would need, I just googled averages and used that. I'm glad I asked.
I figured the target would be junk but I didn't really think I needed anything more than a chunk of styrofoam.
Thanks for the advice, I just want to buy everything and get started, but Ive got some more research to do I suppose.
Edit:
Are These Better arrows?
I shoot a 45lb sage and use 30" Easton jazz 1096. They are cheap on Amazon and come fletched, have inserts and points already installed. Havebt used any carbon to compare them to but the aluminum does fine by me, hard to bend unless you hit a tree or something at a weird angle.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000PEMPMW?vs=1
Usually it's an adhesive backed sticker, unless you're thinking of something like quickfletch
> pvc
That's your ticket.
If you've got the pipe already you need a couple bucks worth of paracord (Home Depot, sporting goods, or camping supply store should carry it).
A PVC bow is a good way to experiment and see if it's something you really want to pursue. The biggest investment will be the arrows, you can get them for pretty cheap. They won't be quality but you don't need quality at this stage. A serviceable PVC bow with a couple basic arrows will get you going.
Word to the wise, if the arrows crack, split, chip, or otherwise break do not shoot them again. Fiberglass splinters are a nightmare to get out once they've gotten stuck in your skin.
These are practice tips
That is opposed to these which are for hunting
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075FQR75B?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
They are cheap as hell and they fly surprisingly well. They are a little dull, but that’s an easy fix.
I'm running low on arrows and I'm trying to figure out what I should replace them with. Are cheap arrows like these...
... at all functional with a (mostly) traditional horse bow? The bow doesn't have a window, so the plastic vanes will deflect more than the feather-fletched arrows I currently use. But would it be so much as to render them useless for someone building skills? (Read: not a great shot and unlikely to worry about an extra centimeter in his groupings at 20 meters).
REEGOX Archery Carbon Arrows for... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CPTYH2R?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
These are the ones I bought