When I was younger, there was an antacid commercial that you saw nearly everywhere with the slogan: “Try it, you’ll like it!” The catchphrase caught on, and everyone used it for, well, everything.
I’ll admit that when it came to archery and archery gear, I had to be nudged by that saying almost every year. That’s because I was pretty much stuck in my ways — shooting a finger-tab release, aluminum arrows and cut-on-contact broadheads. Once I tried other innovations, I truly did like them! The same can be said of “skinny” arrows. It took a LONG time for me to embrace even trying them. Once I did, yep, there was no turning back.
Although most bowhunters view 5mm arrow shafts as skinny, the trend takes a whole new meaning when you move to a shaft that is both skinny and hefty. Easton has figured that out, and this year they have upped the game with their new 4mm Long Range AXIS arrows. These things embrace the slim, aerodynamic qualities of a quality hunting arrow while at the same time retaining the preferred weight of a pack-a-punch hunting shaft.
When 5MM AXIS came on the scene it revolutionized hunting arrows. The small shaft innovation offered better accuracy and mitigated friction to retain velocity and add penetration. Now, the concept has gone forward to the next level with the introduction of the new 4MM AXIS Long Range.
The Long Range AXIS will offer bowhunters even more of what they want in a micro diameter arrow. 4mm AXIS uses a lighter weight carbon for more speed to the target in order to drive broadheads deeper upon impact. I’ve shot these new arrows in combination with 100-grain SEVR broadheads, and I’m extremely impressed.
The long-range capabilities are certainly there, but what’s most impressive is the penetration. From deer to hogs, these arrows will produce quick, clean pass-throughs even from the most modest of draw-weight setups. I shoot 55 pounds, and I get easy pass-throughs on all thorax hits. The only pass-throughs I haven’t received were on severe quartering angles and, of course, shoulder blade shots. But truth be told, I’d be hard-pressed to get pass-throughs on those angles no matter what type of setup I shoot.
“Additionally it adds penetration as the shaft passes through with less friction behind the broadhead channel,” said Gary Cornum, Easton director of marketing. “Millions of successful hunts testify to the awesome effectiveness of a simple concept that equates to more downed big game — it’s like getting magnum ammunition made for a bow.”
Made in Easton’s Utah factory, the AXIS Long Range is engineered with specialized carbon-fiber to increase arrow velocity. Easton 4mm nocks and front-of-center boosting 8-32 half-outs are included to help tighten arrow grouping. 4MM AXIS Long Range is available in four sizes, 250, 300, 340 and 400 in both standard straightness and in the ultra-precise ±.001 Match Grade.
- High-strength, lighter weight carbon adds velocity for longer range
- Includes 8-32-point half-outs
- Pre-installed 4mm nocks
- Four sizes: 250, 300, 340 and 400
- Available in standard straightness and in the ±.001” Match Grade
- Made in USA
MSRP: $105 per 6-pack fletched (standard straightness)
For more information on Easton 4MM AXIS arrows, see your local archery pro shop or visit www.eastonarchery.com.
