Who's shoot'n Easton FMJ and how are they working out?

[jeremy1517]

I have a custom 53# reflex/deflex long bow. I hunt using the FMJ's.  I use the 500 spine FMJ with the full HIT insert (don't cut the insert down) and a 125 gr. tip. The 500's have a 9.1 gr. per inch shaft weight. My total arrow weight, with insert, and head is about 480 gr. I use 4" feathers.

Now a weird observation. I used 4" parabolic feathers for years. Last year I had some new arrows made up for me. The person accidentally put on 4" shield feathers. I thought, what the heck and tried them. The arrows fly much better with the shields. Maybe it's just me or my bow, but it was a considerable difference in accuracy and a better flight path, especially past 20 yrds.

[proprod]

Thanks guys for the tips on removing the inserts.

[damascusdave]

There is a bit of confusion around the HIT inserts at times...the standard aluminum ones weigh 16 grains...then there are the break-off brass ones that can be either 50 or 75 grains I think...I was going to try the brass ones until I realized that the standard ones do everything I want just fine...and they are a lot less expensive...shot some 3D this weekend with a guy using Easton Injexions...fine for a guy with a short draw...not something that appeals to me at 31 inch length...just like a long knitting needle...gonna at least wait until VPA makes a broadhead that will fit them before trying some

DDave

DDave

[DarkTimber]

proprod....if the inserts have been installed properly(epoxy), the swinging drill bit method will not work.  I have successfully removed the aluminum inserts by using a drill bit slightly smaller than the insert and carefully drilling them out.  I would be concerened using a hot melt glue. While I love hot melt for carbons with standard inserts, when using the HIT system the insert is taking the brunt of the impact and does not have the lip to transfer the load into the shaft.  On a heavy impact I would be concerned the hot melt would not hold and the insert will push into the shaft and shatter the front end of the arrow.