These fast flyers have increased accuracy, greater pass-through impact and create better blood trails. See the all-new hunting arrows for 2021.
1. Easton Archery Axis Long Range
In an age where some hunters want faster, sleeker projectiles, micro-diameter arrows are taking the hunting world by storm. Easton Archery’s AXIS is available in a 4MM sizing, and this optimized design produces reduced friction in flight, and at impact, to offer enhanced target penetration and better long-range accuracy. This model is engineered with a 100% carbon fiber for increased velocity, and it includes the aluminum point outsert to boost strength and front-of-center accuracy. It comes in four different popular spine sizes, such as 250, 300, 340 and 400, and includes pre-installed 4MM nocks. Arrows are graded at +/- .003-inch straightness, and Match Grade is +/- .001-inch. Order options come in a dozen bare shafts, and ½-dozen fletched configurations (compatible with standard thread 8-32 broadheads and field points). This product is made in the USA.
MSRP: $156 per dozen | https://eastonarchery.com/
2. Victory V-TAC 27
Victory is thrilled to announce incredible results from one of its most revered products. The V-TAC 27 diameter arrows meld the latest in carbon fiber weave technology from Victory’s parent company, Mitsubishi Chemical America, with insight from champion archers and industry professionals to create an accurate, consistent, and forgiving arrow. This is a single-spine model that is heavier and more forgiving, and was designed specifically for indoor archery. In comparison to the earlier NVX, the design of the V-TAC 27 has been significantly revamped. The grain weight was increased, and spine softened to allow for a more forgiving shot and feel. Additionally, engineers utilized a proprietary 90-degree weave that allows for faster arrow recovery in flight and incredible spine uniformity. This arrow sports an impressive ±.001-inch straightness and ±0.5 grain batch weights, ensuring supreme consistency. Overall, it’s hard to overlook such precision engineering and infrastructure, and archers are certainly taking notice.
MSRP: $189.99 (Elite), $169.99 (Gamer)
$129.99 (Sport) per dozen
https://www.victoryarchery.com/
3. Easton Archery FMJ 4MM
The Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) 4MM by Easton Archery offers increased accuracy and penetration. It’s one of the most accurate, dependable arrows on the market, and it’s precision made in the USA. FMJ starts with an advanced carbon core foundation for added strength in a lighter shaft. A full metal (7075 alloy) jacket adds kinetic energy, enhances accuracy, and pulls easier from targets. The combination provides deeper penetration and more pass-through impacts for quicker kills and heavier blood trails. The 4MM FMJ has been updated with a new spine configuration, an 8-32 point outsert system, and redesigned graphics. The standard 8-32 thread point outsert optimizes front-of-center performance for easier broadhead tuning and more durability. It comes with pre-installed 4mm nocks. This arrow is graded at +/- .003-inch straightness, and .001-inch straightness is available in the Match Grade version.
MSRP: $180 per dozen | https://eastonarchery.com/
4. Victory VAP-SS
Victory Archery’s VAP-SS is a great blend of engineering and design. It’s the ultimate modern hunting arrow. Thanks to the incredible capabilities of modern hunting bows, there has never been more torque and energy thrust into hunting arrows, and there has also never been a higher demand for accuracy and performance. The perfect hunting arrow is strong, thin and extremely accurate. The VAP-SS answers that call, and maintains massive amounts of downrange momentum and hard-hitting kinetic energy upon impact. It features a .166 micro diameter shaft for maximum penetration and minimum wind interference. Woven stainless steel mesh is infused with layers of the highest quality Mitsubishi carbon fiber, and it’s finished with a proprietary 90-degree carbon fiber weave for added strength. It even features Victory’s proprietary Ice Nano Ceramic Coating for improved penetration and easy removal from targets. Each arrow includes a 50-grain Shok TL aluminum insert, and a 75-grain stainless steel upgrade is available. Each set of arrows is hand-selected into matched batch weights within ±0.5 grains, as well as ±0.001-inch, ±.003-inch, or ±0.006-inch straightness groups.
MSRP: $199.99 (VAP SS Sport), $239.99 (VAP SS Gamer), $254.99 (VAP SS Elite)
https://www.victoryarchery.com/
5. Gold Tip Airstrike
The new Airstrike from Gold Tip features an ultra-light .204 inside diameter profile. It also sports an improved front-of-center design, high modulus carbon construction, and the exclusive Dyna-Tek Slick Shield coating. It even has Smart Carbon Technology, which includes pure carbon. Overall, this arrow is built for increased speed, long-range accuracy, and easier arrow removal from targets. All things considered, the Airstrike takes on longer distances and penetrates deeper, all while maintaining accuracy. It’s one of the fastest, most versatile long-range hunting arrows on the market. This model boasts +/- 0.5 grain weight tolerance and +/- .001-inch straightness. Simply put, this shaft is known for the legendary Gold Tip durability and straightness retention. It walks the walk.
MSRP: $199.99 per dozen | https://www.goldtip.com/Home.aspx
6. Carbon Express D-Stroyer
The Express D-Stroyer is packed with features and technologies. The Dual Spine Weight Forward is a patented arrow shaft design that reduces oscillation by 50% (compared to single spine options) and has better accuracy. The K360 feature is a patented outer layer construction of 100% high modulus carbon weave for consistent spine strength and durability. Prior to packaging, pack sets are sorted and matched by weight for best-in-class consistency, and straightness is ensured via a laser-checking process, and each arrow is +/- .003-inch. Spine options include 350, 400 and 500. These also come with Launchpad Precision Nocks, which help control arrow release and integrated shaft alignment for more consistent accuracy.
MSRP: $119.99 per dozen | https://www.feradyne.com/
