GT Trad Hunter 1535 points

[Brett Wilmore]

The Goldtip Traditional Hunter arrow comes with EZ-pull screw-in points or glue-in points.  I buy the screw-ins so I can swap with broadheads when I hunt.  I'll admit I shoot a light arrow at just under 400 grains...the 1535 shaft at 30 inches uncut with a 125gr  point gives me a good spine match for pulling 27" on my 45# recurve.

Now then.  The shape of the GT EZ-pulls makes them bounce out of carpet butts about half the time at 30 yds and further.  "So what?" you ask...well beyond ethical hunting distance for most of us.  I care because I'm competing in 3D and field archery more than I hunt, so shooting some long distances, so I like a light, fast arrow with a flat trajectory.

I'm chrono'ing at 180+ fps so I don't think it's a speed thing.  I know it's partially the weight, but I think it's also the shape of those EZ-pulls (they flare out wider than the arrow shaft width to intentionally reduce penetration).

Goldtip's website says the O.D. of the 1535 Trad Hunter is .296".  That translates to 19/64".  The only aftermarket field point I can find in a 19/64 at 125 grns is the Saunders Combo point.  A great field point--but I can't find a Tradgang sponsor who sells that point at that size.  The only distributor I can find who sells those exact points "is not and will never be" a Tradgang sponsor....

Any thoughts?  I just wanted to inform, for anyone else shooting the 1535's.

[JRY309]

I use 5/16" points on all my GT's.

[Eugene Slagle]

I'm shooting a little heavier weight but slower speed than you.

446gr. total weight arrow
47# - 49# bow.
27" draw.
172 - 175 FPS AVG.

I get no problems with penetration out to 60 yards into Bag & Celotex target backings & even a nice blow through a 1X6 plank last year at 35 yards & I'm using the same points as you just on the 35/55's instead of the 15/35's.

I agree with JRY309 that a 5/16 point will be a good option but I'm wondering if a arrow like mine would be a better suit for you.

[Brett Wilmore]

Thanks John and Eugene, both good advice.  Eugene I've thought about going up to 3555s with a 145grn point just to up the weight a bit.  I reckon they would tune well.  Maybe next season.