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Archery

Arrows

Arrows Article

A normal arrow consists of shaft with an arrowhead attached the front end, with fletchings and a nock at the other. Shafts are usually made of solid wood, fiberglass, aluminum alloy, carbon/alloy composite or carbon fiber. Wooden arrows are prone to warping. Fiberglass arrows are brittle, but are more easily produced to uniform specifications. Aluminum shafts were a very popular high-performance choice in the later half of the 20th century due to their straightness, lighter weight, and subsequently higher speed and flatter trajectories. Carbon fiber arrows became popular in the 1990s and are very light, flying even faster and flatter than aluminum arrows. Today carbon/alloy arrows are the most popular tournament arrows at Olympic Events especially the Easton X10.

The arrowhead is the primary functional part of the arrow, and plays the largest role in determining its purpose. Some arrows may simply use a sharpened tip of the solid shaft, but it is far more common for separate arrowheads to be made, usually from metal, horn, or some other hard material. The most commonly-used forms are target points, field points, and broadheads, although there are also other types, like bodkin, judo, and blunts.
Feather fletches
Feather fletches

Fletching is traditionally made from bird feathers, but also solid plastic vanes and thin sheetlike spin vanes are used. They are attached near the nock (rear) end of the arrow with thin double sided tape, glue, or, traditionally, sinew. The fletching is equally spaced around the shaft with one placed such that it is perpendicular to the bow when nocked on the string [though with modern equipment, variations are seen especially when using the modern spin vanes]. This fletch is called the "index fletch" or "cock feather", (the others sometimes being called the "hen feathers") and is a reference for the nocking of the arrow. Three fletches is the most common configuration, though more may be used. The fletching is sometimes attached at a slight angle, to introduce a stabilizing spin to the arrow while in flight. Oversized fletchings can be used to accentuate drag and thus limit the range of the arrow significantly; these arrows are called flu-flus. Misplacement of fletchings can often change the arrow's flight path dramatically.

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80 grain Brute expandable broadheads, 3 new
$9.15
3 ROCKET BUNKER BUSTER BROADHEADS 100 / 125 GR LARGE
$19.99
Easton X-Nock .098 Orange 12pk for ST AXIS Arrow Shaft
$8.55
3 GRIM REAPER RAZORTIP BROADHEADS 3 BLADE 1 3/8" 100 GR
$24.99
NAP QuikSpin Speed Hunter Arrow Vanes 2" Green Pkg 36
$7.75
NAP QuikSpin Plastic Arrow Vanes 4" Green Pkg of 36
$4.24
NAP QuikSpin Plastic Arrow Vanes 4" Mix/Match Pkg 36
$3.99
NAP QuikSpin Plastic Arrow Vanes 4" Orange Pkg 36
$4.24
Carbon Express Heritage 250 wood grain Carbon Arrows
$104.95
BOHNING SIGNATURE NOCK Nocks Archery NEON YELLOW 1 DZ
$2.99
125 GRAIN FIELD POINTS 5/16 Saunders Archery 1 DOZEN
$3.39
CARBON EXPRESS ARROW LAZER EYE LIGHTED NOCK .244 ID
$6.00
12 EASTON XX75 GAMEGETTER 400 UNCUT IN BLK W/ 4"VANES
$29.99
Blackhawk Pro Vanish Arid 4000 Carbon Arrows w/QuikSpin
$39.95
BRAND NEW!!!! Bludgeon Blunts
$4.50
LOT 12 PISTOL CROSSBOW BOLTS 50 80LB CROSS BOW ARROWS
$0.99
6 EASTON ST EXCEL 400 BLK UNCT FLTCHD/2IN BLZRS 8.6 GPI
$29.99
NAP QuikSpin Plastic Arrow Vanes 4" White Pkg 36
$5.25
Gold Tip Push in Nocks 12 pk Flo. Orange 20901
$7.85
6 PACK MUZZY BROADHEADS 3 BLADE 1 3/16" 100 GR NEW #225
$24.99
3 GRIM REAPER RAZORTIP BROADHEADS 3 BLADE 1 3/8" 100 GR
$24.99
Carbon Express TCX Nocks 12 pk White 19029
$6.50
NEW HORTON CAMOFLAGE CARBON CROSSBOW BOLTS
$26.66
NAP QuikSpin Plastic Arrow Vanes 3.125" Mix/Match Pk 36
$3.99
NAP QuikSpin Plastic Arrow Vanes 3.125" Blue Pkg of 36
$3.99
6 PACK MUZZY BROADHEADS 3 BLADE 1 3/16" 100 GR NEW #225
$24.99
Bohning Killer 4" Vanes 100pk Neon Orange 27212
$9.25
PSE Carbon Force 200 Extreme Arrows Fletched 6 Pk
$29.95
AAE Max Hunter Vanes White 100Pk 30520
$13.55
NAP QuikSpin Plastic Arrow Vanes 4" Yellow Pkg of 36
$3.99
NAP QuikSpin Speed Hunter Arrow Vanes 1.5" Purple Pk 36
$3.99
Carbon Express Rebel 6075 Carbon Arrows w/QuikSpin 1/2D
$29.95
Traditional Arrow Nocks
$6.99
Carbon Express TCX Nocks 12 pk Lime 19030
$6.50
6 PACK MUZZY BROADHEADS 3 BLADE 1 3/16" 100 GR NEW #225
$24.99
Carbon Express Maxima 350 with BLAZER VANES
$57.99
Gateway Left Wing Feathers Shield 5" White
$18.70
3 BROADHEAD ARROW TIP RAZOR CROSSBOW HUNTING ARCHERY
$7.99
TRU-FIRE SWITCHBLADE BRAODHEADS 100 grain
$22.50
3 GRIM REAPER RAZORTIP BROADHEADS 3 BLADE 1 3/8" 100 GR
$24.99
NAP QuikSpin Plastic Arrow Vanes 3.125" Red Pkg 36
$3.99
6 PACK MUZZY BROADHEADS 3 BLADE 1 3/16" 100 GR NEW #225
$24.99
MONGOLIAN GRASSLAND RECURVE BOW AND ARROWS
$0.99
12 ARROWS BOLTS FOR 50 80 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW XBOW NEW
$0.99
AAE ELITE PLASTIFLETCH 4" WHITE Vanes 100pk 16653
$8.70
3 ROCKET BUNKER BUSTER BROADHEADS 100 / 125 GR SMALL
$19.99
Carbon Express INSERTS TYPE 1 (12PK)~ 19047
$7.35
ROCKET NAILDRIVER 100 GRAIN BROADHEADS
$15.00
NAP QuikSpin Plastic Arrow Vanes 3.125" Green Pkg 36
$3.99
Locksley Collegian long bow ( 35 # )
$40.00
Bohning Mini Blazer Broadhead Vanes 100pk White 23126
$17.75
6 PACK MUZZY BROADHEADS 3 BLADE 1 3/16" 100 GR NEW #225
$24.99
6 GOLD TIP TRADITIONAL CARBON ARROWS W/ Feathers 55-75
$54.95
NAP QuikSpin Plastic Arrow Vanes 3.125" Mix/Match Pk 36
$3.99
Carbon Exp.Terminator XP Select Arrows w/QuikSpin Vanes
$29.95
NAP QuikSpin Plastic Arrow Vanes 3.125" White Pkg 36
$3.99
AMG Left Wing Feathers 4" White 100pk 22446
$22.40
Easton Super Arrow Nock Orange 12pk (9783)
$6.55
NEW Victory V FORCE Carbon Arrows w/ NEON GREEN FLECHES
$49.95
NAP QuikSpin Plastic Arrow Vanes 4" Purple Pkg of 36
$3.99
Carbon Express CX Edge 350 Arrows w/QuikSpin Vanes 1/2D
$29.95
2packs (24 Total Bolts)Arrows / Darts for 50lb Crossbow
$6.27
6 PACK MUZZY BROADHEADS 3 BLADE 1 3/16" 100 GR NEW #225
$24.99
NAP QuikSpin Plastic Arrow Vanes 3.125" Black Pkg 36
$3.99
6 PACK MUZZY BROADHEADS 3 BLADE 1 3/16" 100 GR NEW #225
$24.99
Traditional Arrow Nocks
$6.99
NAP QuikSpin Speed Hunter Arrow Vanes 1.5" Blue Pk 36
$3.99
CARBON EXPRESS ARROW LAZER EYE LIGHTED NOCK .244 ID
$6.00
6 Port Orford Cedar Arrows w/Barred Feathers & Cresting
$46.00
AAE ELITE PLASTIFLETCH 3" WHITE Vanes 100pk 16639
$8.40
ONE NEW 3 PACK RAGE 2 BLADE BROADHEADS (FREE SHIPPING)
$39.99
ONE NEW 3 PACK RAGE 3 BLADE BROADHEADS (FREE SHIPPING)
$39.99
NAP QuikSpin Plastic Arrow Vanes 3.125" Yellow Pkg 36
$3.99
Easton G Nock .088 White 12pk~ 1616
$6.95
Easton G Nock .098 Flo Orange 12pk~ 1608
$6.95
NAP QuikSpin Plastic Arrow Vanes 3.125" Orange Pkg 36
$3.99
Bohning Blazer Broadhead Vanes 36pk Neon Orange 28494
$9.99
NAP QuikSpin Plastic Arrow Vanes 4" Mix/Match Pkg 36
$3.99
NAP QuikSpin Plastic Arrow Vanes 4" Drab Pkg of 36
$3.99
NAP QuikSpin Plastic Arrow Vanes 3.125" Purple Pkg 36
$3.99
Carbon Express INSERTS TYPE 2 (12PK)~ 19048
$7.35
6 PACK MUZZY BROADHEADS 3 BLADE 1 3/16" 100 GR NEW #225
$24.99
1/2 Doz Custom Hand Made Made Cedars 11/32 X 50-55 #
$30.00
NAP QuikSpin Plastic Arrow Vanes 4" Black Pkg of 36
$3.99
125 grain Hornet broadheads, 3 new
$5.51
Easton Super 3D Nocks Flo. ORANGE 12 pk 9362
$6.55
Easton Fatboy 80gr Target Points ~ 20831
$13.60
6 PACK MUZZY BROADHEADS 3 BLADE 1 3/16" 100 GR NEW #225
$24.99
Traditional Arrow Nocks
$6.99
NEW 24 ALUMINUM CROSSBOW ARROWS 50 80 LB CROSS BOW BOLT
$6.99
NAP QuikSpin Plastic Arrow Vanes 4" Red Pkg of 36
$3.99
NAP QuikSpin Plastic Arrow Vanes 4" Blue Pkg of 36
$3.99
Gateway Right Wing Feathers Shield 5" White 12502
$18.15
BRAND NEW!!!! 2 Cajun Sting-a-Ree Fish Points
$9.78
140 grain Golden Spinner broadheads, 3 new
$9.15
GOLD TIP .246 Arrow INSERTS 12PK~ 19479
$4.99
AAE ELITE PLASTIFLETCH 2 3/8" Green Vanes100pk 16614
$8.35
Gateway Right Wing Feathers Barred 4" White 12pk 27485
$7.99
LEFT CLAMP For Grayling Arrow Fletching Jig Arrows NEW
$8.95
6 ALUMINUM CROSSBOW ARROWS W/ BROADHEADS 150LB HUNTING
$18.99