Super strong, micro-diameter carbon arrow that's a great choice for hunting, 3-D and outdoor target shooting. Also, it just makes sense. The small diameter also means that Axis arrows fly much better in crosswinds than regular carbon arrows. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser.

If you leave this field blank, your shafts will be shipped uncut at full length. But I may give smaller diameter FMJ’s a try. Faster, Deeper, Deadlier. They have the full range of stiffnesses within each diameter. The Axis micro profile focuses the kinetic energy into an ultra-small frontal area for less friction and thus greater penetration. The 5 mm on the side of the arrows I shoot (Easton FMJ arrows) designates the outside diameter of the shaft. I recently switched from carbon to XX75 aluminums to get better consistency in spine and like a heavier arrow. The small diameter also means that Axis arrows fly much better in crosswinds than regular carbon arrows. Dad had to cool the blocks in a big refrigerator to get them solid. It is not quite as clear how this translates into animals, especially with a soft tissue hit, but I would definitely want a small diameter arrow (and a small diameter head) if I was going to hit one in the shoulder. I’m looking at new shafts but do not understand the 5mm that is on most all of the axis shafts now . Hey Bill, What kind of testing did you and others do? I am going to look for some rampage shafts this winter and have been shooting Easton axis up until now.

Lancaster Archery can custom cut your arrow shafts for you. It took weeks to complete, but again, the smaller diameter arrows always penetrated better than larger ones regardless of broadhead. Any broadhead is much larger than any arrow diameter and the animal body fluids act as a lubricant. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. 5MM micro (X) diameter Perfect blend of deep penetration and speed High-strength nanotube N-FUSED carbon composite fibers Straightness: ± .003" Easton 5mm AXIS Arrow Shaft JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. • 5MM micro (X) diameter • Perfect blend of deep penetration and speed • High-strength nanotube N-FUSED carbon composite fibers • Straightness: Match Grade ± .001" • Pre-installed X Nock • X HIT conventional inserts included • … “Millions of successful hunts testify to the awesome effectiveness of a simple concept that equates to more downed big game—it’s like magnum ammunition for your bow” Cornum said. For example, you can get a 400 stiffness in a 4, 5 or 6 mm shaft. There is also nothing wrong with the 6 mm size, they just won’t penetrate quite as well as the 5 or 4 mm sizes, but are generally less expensive. Have you ever considered going to 4mm FMJ’s to get maximum penetration? ANSWER WOULD BE APPRECIATED. For most people, the regular aluminum insert is the way to go. That means broadheads will find the aim-point more often in the field. I have a background in mechanical engineering and spent four years in the aerospace industry so I was very rigorous when it came to testing. We supply Lumenok solutions for most commercially available arrows, based on that shaft but cannot list every named model for all companies (arrow manufacturers do not share with us their arrow name schemes). Also, I can prove with similar testing that smaller diameter arrows drift less in a crosswind and carry more of their initial energy to the target than larger shafts. Thanks Mike, That is the outside diameter of the shaft. Have a great day. H fits arrows with ID of .233.

This is not a bad thing, (the 4 mm shafts will pentrate really well) but I just have settled in the 5 mm size. Thanks for your thorough reply. Enter your precise shaft length as measured from end to end of the shaft, excluding any hardware (nocks, bushings, inserts and points). To see Easton’s complete line of small-diameter hunting arrows, visit Easton Archery’s website.. Easton Introduces 6MM™ Full Metal Jacket™ Arrows, High Penetration 5mm Easton Axis SPT for Shorter Draw or Lower Poundage Bows, High-Penetration 5mm AXIS SPT for Shorter Draw and Lower Poundage, Easton Axis Traditional —The Original Micro Stick-Bow Arrow. Jared Day 9: Big Buck On A New Property, Fooled By Trail Cam Pics, Outreach Outdoors | Two Shooter Bucks In Range, Buck Breeds Doe, Mike’s Blog | November Has Arrived, Mature Bucks On The Move, Josh’s Blog | November Action, Beam Buck Found, https://eastonarchery.com/product/hit-inserts-insert-tool-stone-and-epoxy-dozen-bag/, https://eastonarchery.com/product/5mm-brass-x-hit-break-off-8-32-insert/. AFC made small diameter pultruded carbon arrows and they brought me in to verify that their tesing was scientifically accurate. G fits arrows with ID of .165. Good luck. I witnessed a test done by Geoff Hepding at the AFC Carbon Arrows plant in Chatfield, MN (AFC was later purchased by another arrow company) back in the early 90s. Easton is now breaking their arrows up into 4 mm, 5 mm and 6 mm sizes. It is just a matter of surface area.

is for archery and bowhunting, in terms of building arrows. So how do they do it? I use the 5 mm FMJ shafts just because I like their simplicity with the HIT insert and the ability to accept any size broadhead. Oct 10, 2016 #5 Trial153 Senior Member. Please review all images carefully and understand that you may receive either model. That category are called “Deep Six” broadheads, I think. © 2020 Lancaster Archery Supply, Inc. All Rights Reserved.