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 Reusing Arrows
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09/11/08 11:29 PM
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lil_red_ryder
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I was reading a copy of North American Hunter and one of the suggestions of the author was to discard your carbon arrow after it has been used to kill an animal. Is this common practice? I always assumed that if it didn't have any visible damage it was good to shoot again. Just thought I would get some of yall's thoughts on this.
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Re: Reusing Arrows
[Re: lil_red_ryder]
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09/12/08 12:23 AM
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kuntry_kid
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What is the point in that? I know guys that have killed several deer with the same arrow. Looking forward to input on this one.
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Re: Reusing Arrows
[Re: kuntry_kid]
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09/12/08 01:32 AM
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I shoot mine until they get cracked. Never had an issue with shooting multiple animals with the same arrow.
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Re: Reusing Arrows
[Re: HunterTed]
#427123
09/12/08 02:16 AM
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sasquatch
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I always put the tag on my arrow and hang it on a rack in the garage. As a reminder.
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Re: Reusing Arrows
[Re: sasquatch]
#427124
09/12/08 03:24 AM
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tkuehn5410
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I will always do a visual check and then it will shoot it every time I am shooting to make sure it is flying straight. If it is still flying well then it goes back in the quiver, if not then it goes into the target bucket for teaching friends and family.
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Re: Reusing Arrows
[Re: lil_red_ryder]
#427125
09/12/08 03:57 AM
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Brother in-law
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Mine retire. Nothing wrong with the arrow just that arrow belongs to that animal after I take his lifeforce.
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Re: Reusing Arrows
[Re: Brother in-law]
#427126
09/12/08 11:29 AM
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BMowatt
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I check them out for any damage, then put them back in service
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Re: Reusing Arrows
[Re: BMowatt]
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09/12/08 01:43 PM
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Bullseye
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I'd kill as many as I can with the same arrow. I don't think the critters mind.
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Re: Reusing Arrows
[Re: Bullseye]
#427128
09/12/08 02:31 PM
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EliteShooter
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Shoot Shoot and Shhot again take all I can with the same arrow.
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Re: Reusing Arrows
[Re: EliteShooter]
#427129
09/12/08 03:24 PM
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BowHuntinTX
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Use it til it won't fly straight.
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Re: Reusing Arrows
[Re: BowHuntinTX]
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09/12/08 05:48 PM
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bigmac
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I always reuse mine. They just want you to buy more arrows to help their sponsors.
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Re: Reusing Arrows
[Re: bigmac]
#427131
09/12/08 06:49 PM
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Curtis
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I will give it a flex check and see if anything is splintered. If not, reuse it. I don't think I have ever "retired" a good arrow but I understand the thoughts of doing so after having a successful kill.
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Re: Reusing Arrows
[Re: Curtis]
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09/12/08 07:03 PM
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I kept my first arrow that I ever killed anything with(hog), and I will keep every arrow that I kill a buck with that way I can keep it with the Euro or shoulder mount. Other than that I will reuse them.
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Re: Reusing Arrows
[Re: NETxHunter]
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09/13/08 12:22 AM
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12thman
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Re: Reusing Arrows
[Re: 12thman]
#427134
09/17/08 12:50 AM
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lil_red_ryder
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I kinda figured this was just a way to help their sponsors out. Thanks!
What happens at deer camp stay's at deer camp!
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Re: Reusing Arrows
[Re: NETxHunter]
#427135
09/17/08 02:19 AM
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Quote:
I kept my first arrow that I ever killed anything with(hog), and I will keep every arrow that I kill a buck with that way I can keep it with the Euro or shoulder mount. Other than that I will reuse them.
thats what i plan on doing. it give me a excuse to go buy more arrows and toys for my bow. 
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Re: Reusing Arrows
[Re: DSST_Construction]
#427136
09/18/08 05:13 PM
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taxidrmst_james
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i shot 3 deer and a coyote with the same arrow last year ,make sure it isnt cracked
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Re: Reusing Arrows
[Re: taxidrmst_james]
#427137
09/18/08 05:18 PM
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I shoot mine until the break or I can't find them. With the price of things these days who can afford not to.  
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Re: Reusing Arrows
[Re: Double_Drop_Tines]
#427138
09/19/08 12:39 AM
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BowStalker
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I reuse mine all the time.. I have a few for predators only. These arrows I dont clean all that well..But for hogs and other game animals..I check them for wear and tear then clean them with hot soapy water. Everything I plan to use on an animal that I plan to eat gets a good scrub down.
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