Where Can I Get Carbon Arrow Shafts CHEAP

mmtecg · February 8, 2010, 09:27 PM

I am hunting squirrels a lot with my bow and I am looking for some seriously cheap, bare carbon arrow shafts (Preferably 4560 but others will do) because I lose a lot of arrows shooting up at squirrels.

I really want carbon because alum makes me the worst shooter in the world.

I want them bare (no feathers or ANYTHING) because I want to build my own.

They dont need to be anything fancy

Please give me your suggestions.

Thanks Michael

mmtecg · February 8, 2010, 09:29 PM

UPDATE:

Am I missing something or are these arrows $6.00 per 12.

http://www.midwesthuntersoutlet.com/...%2BJDyOLrQE%3D

grubbylabs · February 8, 2010, 09:41 PM

You are mistaken put them in your cart and go to check out.

jaguarxk120 · February 8, 2010, 10:01 PM

Thats $6.00 each!!

Big Bill · February 8, 2010, 11:18 PM

mm - it looks like ya already found em.

mmtecg · February 8, 2010, 11:20 PM

$6.00 apiece is CHEAP???

grubbylabs · February 9, 2010, 01:23 AM

Remove 12 QTY Description Price Line Price
131171
Allen 90529 Adult Carbon Arrows 55-70# 29" Bulk Pack 12ea
5.52 66.24
SubTotal: 66.24
Estimated Shipping
MasterCard - Visa - Discover - American Express Accepted
Customer Service: 1-800-518-3808
That is 66 for a dozen arrows.

If you look around you can find them for less

longranger · February 9, 2010, 01:48 AM

www.lancasterarcherysupply.com

Todd1700 · February 9, 2010, 04:06 AM

http://www.mountain-archery.com/

Brian Pfleuger · February 9, 2010, 11:06 AM

I don't think you're going to find them for less than you can buy complete arrows at walmart. They sell carbon arrows for around $4.50 each. They're not exactly quality, but they work and I've never seen them cheaper.

mmtecg · February 9, 2010, 09:35 PM

Thanks everyone.

I'm new to the whole bow thing and I thought that arrows were MUCH cheaper than they really are.

Michael

FrankenMauser · February 9, 2010, 11:00 PM

Quote:

I'm new to the whole bow thing and I thought that arrows were MUCH cheaper than they really are.

Cheap arrows are cheap. (Low quality; or designed for a 9# draw, kid's bow)

Quality arrows are far from cheap.

You get what you pay for.

Big Bill · February 9, 2010, 11:43 PM

I saw some cheap carbon arrows at Wal Mart today that were about $3.50 each.

I'd rethink hunting squirels with a bow and carbon arrows if I were you. 22 ammo is cheaper. A .177 pellet is even cheaper and it would be somewhat of a challenge.

A_Gamehog · February 10, 2010, 12:33 AM

http://www.fsdiscountarchery.com/

Quality and economy.

davlandrum · February 10, 2010, 12:26 PM

Are you looking for cheap because you are losing them? Fletch them up with some Flu-Flu feathers. This slows them down so they are recoverable. Guys hunt pheasants with this set up.

Of course, in the areas where squirrels live, it still might not help....

hogdogs · February 10, 2010, 02:33 PM

*DISCLAIMER, I don't know the story behind the pic but it is a general risk with carbon fiber shafts.

Follow a few safety measures to mitigate risk from dropping the string on a damaged arrow. This is especially true if firing into trees is typical shooting.
Brent

joeseabee · February 12, 2010, 04:10 PM

I know you're looking for shafts only, but I've been using the Cabela's carbon hunter arrows for the last few years. They usually run $44.00 / dozen with fletching, knocks, and inserts.

gunner4391 · February 13, 2010, 02:54 AM

+1 on joeseabee. I haves used them for the last 3 years and never had a problem with a single one of them except that I've lost a few

SavageSniper · February 14, 2010, 01:11 AM

Davlandrum beat me to it. Flu-flu arrows with judo points work great.

Chaz88 · February 14, 2010, 01:18 AM

That picture sends the same shiver up my spine as the de-gloved finger safety poster that used to be all over the place.

A/C Guy · February 14, 2010, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mmtecg

Please give me your suggestions.

NEVER buy cheap carbon arrows for a compound bow. There are many photos on the 'net of people that had carbon fiber arrows splinter upon release and the fibers go into their forearm. Go to archerytalk dot com and ask there.

grubbylabs · February 14, 2010, 09:19 PM

The only time you have problems with carbon arrows breaking is when they have a crack or you are shooing way to light of an arrow. Carbon arrows hold up really well.

I cant tell you how many arrows I have shot and been around while they were shot and I have only seen three break and they were all broke before they were shot.

joeseabee · February 14, 2010, 11:14 PM

I've been shoting carbon arrows out of a high speed compound bow (High Country Brute Force) for years and haven't had a single problem. I've shot everything from the Beman carbon metal matrix arrows ($120/doz) to the cabela's carbon hunter arrows ($44.doz). The only difference I noticed during hunting situations is that it hurt a lot more when I lost on of the Beman arrows

The important thing is to buy shafts that are the correct weight for your bow, and don't shoot damaged arrows.

grubbylabs · February 15, 2010, 12:39 AM

I have shot some pretty cheap arrows, but I usually go with what ever shoots out of my bow right now it is Carbon express maximas hunters, they are about 100-120 a dozen but they shoot good and work well for me.

hogdogs · February 15, 2010, 02:28 AM

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I cant tell you how many arrows I have shot and been around while they were shot and I have only seen three break and they were all broke before they were shot.

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and don't shoot damaged arrows.

Both of the above are the reason for me posting that image above.

I learned on "glass" shafts to inspect "by ear" for internal fractures you may not be able to see visually.

A tap against a tree trunk or wooden fence post can point out possible shaft fractures before you actually fire it.

In this case, the OP stated he is huntin' tree rats overhead...

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because I lose a lot of arrows shooting up at squirrels.

With this mentioned, the risk of damage to shafts is heightened significantly over shooting on ground level in controlled shooting range conditions.

What tips are you using? Just a large diameter rubber "dum-dum" head? They are great and little to no meat damage.
Brent

February 8, 2010, 09:27 PM	#1
mmtecg Member Join Date: August 15, 2009 Posts: 26	Where Can I Get Carbon Arrow Shafts CHEAP I am hunting squirrels a lot with my bow and I am looking for some seriously cheap, bare carbon arrow shafts (Preferably 4560 but others will do) because I lose a lot of arrows shooting up at squirrels. I really want carbon because alum makes me the worst shooter in the world. I want them bare (no feathers or ANYTHING) because I want to build my own. They dont need to be anything fancy Please give me your suggestions. Thanks Michael

February 9, 2010, 11:06 AM	#10
Brian Pfleuger Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 25, 2008 Location: Austin, CO Posts: 19,694	I don't think you're going to find them for less than you can buy complete arrows at walmart. They sell carbon arrows for around $4.50 each. They're not exactly quality, but they work and I've never seen them cheaper. __________________ https://ecommercearms.com I am the owner/operator! Ask me for custom prices! No sales tax outside CO!

February 9, 2010, 11:43 PM	#13
Big Bill Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 1,053	I saw some cheap carbon arrows at Wal Mart today that were about $3.50 each. I'd rethink hunting squirels with a bow and carbon arrows if I were you. 22 ammo is cheaper. A .177 pellet is even cheaper and it would be somewhat of a challenge. Last edited by Big Bill; February 9, 2010 at 11:51 PM.

February 10, 2010, 12:33 AM	#14
A_Gamehog Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2009 Location: Central Oregun Posts: 563	I have shopped with these guys for years. http://www.fsdiscountarchery.com/ Quality and economy.

February 12, 2010, 04:10 PM	#17
joeseabee Member Join Date: February 6, 2010 Location: SE Ohio Posts: 49	Cabela's I know you're looking for shafts only, but I've been using the Cabela's carbon hunter arrows for the last few years. They usually run $44.00 / dozen with fletching, knocks, and inserts.

February 8, 2010, 09:29 PM	#2
mmtecg Member Join Date: August 15, 2009 Posts: 26	UPDATE: Am I missing something or are these arrows $6.00 per 12. http://www.midwesthuntersoutlet.com/...%2BJDyOLrQE%3D

February 8, 2010, 09:41 PM	#3
grubbylabs Senior Member Join Date: October 11, 2009 Location: Hansen Idaho Posts: 1,465	You are mistaken put them in your cart and go to check out.

February 8, 2010, 10:01 PM	#4
jaguarxk120 Senior Member Join Date: February 28, 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,626	Thats $6.00 each!!

February 8, 2010, 11:18 PM	#5
Big Bill Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 1,053	mm - it looks like ya already found em.

February 8, 2010, 11:20 PM	#6
mmtecg Member Join Date: August 15, 2009 Posts: 26	$6.00 apiece is CHEAP???

February 9, 2010, 01:23 AM	#7
grubbylabs Senior Member Join Date: October 11, 2009 Location: Hansen Idaho Posts: 1,465	Remove 12 QTY Description Price Line Price 131171 Allen 90529 Adult Carbon Arrows 55-70# 29" Bulk Pack 12ea 5.52 66.24 SubTotal: 66.24 Estimated Shipping MasterCard - Visa - Discover - American Express Accepted Customer Service: 1-800-518-3808 That is 66 for a dozen arrows. If you look around you can find them for less

February 9, 2010, 01:48 AM	#8
longranger Senior Member Join Date: November 4, 2008 Location: Buffalo WY Posts: 1,056	www.lancasterarcherysupply.com

February 9, 2010, 04:06 AM	#9
Todd1700 Senior Member Join Date: August 5, 2008 Posts: 192	http://www.mountain-archery.com/

February 9, 2010, 09:35 PM	#11
mmtecg Member Join Date: August 15, 2009 Posts: 26	Thanks everyone. I'm new to the whole bow thing and I thought that arrows were MUCH cheaper than they really are. Michael

February 10, 2010, 12:26 PM	#15
davlandrum Senior Member Join Date: February 27, 2006 Location: Lane County Oregon Posts: 2,547	Are you looking for cheap because you are losing them? Fletch them up with some Flu-Flu feathers. This slows them down so they are recoverable. Guys hunt pheasants with this set up. Of course, in the areas where squirrels live, it still might not help....

February 10, 2010, 02:33 PM	#16
hogdogs Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 31, 2007 Location: Western Florida panhandle Posts: 11,069	*DISCLAIMER, I don't know the story behind the pic but it is a general risk with carbon fiber shafts. Follow a few safety measures to mitigate risk from dropping the string on a damaged arrow. This is especially true if firing into trees is typical shooting. Brent

February 13, 2010, 02:54 AM	#18
gunner4391 Member Join Date: July 6, 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 62	+1 on joeseabee. I haves used them for the last 3 years and never had a problem with a single one of them except that I've lost a few

February 14, 2010, 01:11 AM	#19
SavageSniper Senior Member Join Date: November 25, 2005 Location: Crawfordville, FL Posts: 494	Davlandrum beat me to it. Flu-flu arrows with judo points work great.

February 14, 2010, 01:18 AM	#20
Chaz88 Senior Member Join Date: January 5, 2010 Posts: 1,243	That picture sends the same shiver up my spine as the de-gloved finger safety poster that used to be all over the place.

February 14, 2010, 09:19 PM	#22
grubbylabs Senior Member Join Date: October 11, 2009 Location: Hansen Idaho Posts: 1,465	The only time you have problems with carbon arrows breaking is when they have a crack or you are shooing way to light of an arrow. Carbon arrows hold up really well. I cant tell you how many arrows I have shot and been around while they were shot and I have only seen three break and they were all broke before they were shot.

February 14, 2010, 11:14 PM	#23
joeseabee Member Join Date: February 6, 2010 Location: SE Ohio Posts: 49	Carbon Arrows I've been shoting carbon arrows out of a high speed compound bow (High Country Brute Force) for years and haven't had a single problem. I've shot everything from the Beman carbon metal matrix arrows ($120/doz) to the cabela's carbon hunter arrows ($44.doz). The only difference I noticed during hunting situations is that it hurt a lot more when I lost on of the Beman arrows The important thing is to buy shafts that are the correct weight for your bow, and don't shoot damaged arrows.

February 15, 2010, 12:39 AM	#24
grubbylabs Senior Member Join Date: October 11, 2009 Location: Hansen Idaho Posts: 1,465	I have shot some pretty cheap arrows, but I usually go with what ever shoots out of my bow right now it is Carbon express maximas hunters, they are about 100-120 a dozen but they shoot good and work well for me.