Bowhunting equipment has come a long way over the past several decades, and nowhere is that more evident than hunting arrows. Today’s arrows are stronger and straighter than ever — and skinnier. Thin is in because it helps with less drag on downrange shots and improve accuracy and penetration.
The other trend has been a shift toward hidden inserts. This helps and makes the arrows awfully streamlined, but at a price. The toughness and penetration are sometimes comprised.
Enter the new “half-outs.” They look like traditional outserts, but that’s in looks only. For example, the new 4mm Outserts on the Easton FMJs. These new ones are all-aluminum and included with the 4mm FMJs and weigh 50 grains apiece.
The main advantage of a half-outsert on a hunting arrow is that there will be no lost energy upon impact as opposed to a hidden insert. Traditional outserts would slow arrows down, and that’s why manufacturers went away from them.
The 4MM FMJ offers the most penetration and is precision-made in USA for the most accurate hunting arrow on the market. The 4MM Full Metal Jacket has been updated with a new spine configuration, an all-new 8-32 point outsert system, and a redesigned graphics. The standard 8-32 thread point outsert optimizes front-of-center for easier broadhead tuning and more durability. FMJ starts with an advanced carbon core foundation for lightweight strength. A full metal jacket adds kinetic energy, enhances accuracy, and pulls easier from targets. The combination provides the deepest penetration and more pass-through impacts for quicker kills and heavier blood trails.
Easton Expands Carbon Arrow Production
Easton Archery, the world’s largest arrow company, is expanding and increasing capacity at their Salt Lake City, Utah manufacturing facilities. Recent investments in people, equipment, and facilities have allowed Easton to greatly increase output to meet the demand for Easton products.
The strong demand for archery products has been challenging in the current environment of labor shortages and supply chain difficulties. The recent investments made by Easton put it in a better position to meet the needs of retailers and consumers moving forward. “It’s exciting to see the incredible growth and excitement surrounding archery. Easton’s top priority is to help ensure we have the capability and capacity to meet this demand and continue providing quality products and superior service,” said Easton President Aaron Lucky. “In the current environment this takes significant investment and effort which we believe will better position us to meet the needs of our customers in the future.”
“We expect 2022 to be another busy year for everyone in the archery industry. We have a new arrow coming out, our Sonic 6.0 series, that will be made in the USA at our Utah factory that we expect will be a popular addition to our line. This expansion to the carbon facility is part of our continued effort to be a great partner for our retailers,” said Tyson Yates, Easton’s director of sales.
Easton’s Salt Lake City factory, distribution center, and office headquarters total approximately 164,000 square feet over two neighboring buildings, with an additional facility located in Indiana representing another 43,000 square feet used for fletching arrows and distribution.
For more information, visit www.EastonArchery.com.
